I think it’s fair to say most of us go through periods of time when we don’t have much money. Maybe you’ve been planning to start a budget and be more careful with your money but right now you just don’t have any funds and you’re getting bored. Don’t think of it as being broke, think of it as an experiment in being frugal. You never know it could turn into a lifestyle for you.
There’s only so much TV to watch and scrolling social media just makes you wish you could go out and do something fun ‘like everyone else’.
I have loads of suggestions for you. There is so much you can do without money. I’ve broken the suggestions into a few categories so take your pick, get up and do something
Clean it up
Now this may not be what you’d like to be doing but it’s a great opportunity to do some of those tasks you generally avoid. Plus cleaning can be very therapeutic. If you’re broke you are probably feeling a bit stressed out about it. Take your mind off of money with some of these tasks.
Rearrange your furniture
Hang or rearrange art on the walls
Declutter a room
Organize your junk drawer
Clean out a closet
Wash your windows until they laugh
Do laundry – think curtains, tablecloths, mats etc..
Electronics
We love our electronic devices! When was the last time you sorted the photos on your laptop or phone and deleted all the blurry, no-good ones, or created folders and organized your documents? Maybe your contacts/address book is horribly out-of-date. Most of us, I’m sure, could find something on our device that could use some attention besides social media
Unsubscribe from emails you’re no longer interested in
Organize the files on your computer/laptop
Organize your online presence
Backup your computer
Take a break from Social media
Watch a TED talk
Take a free online course
Declutter your photos
Get Creative
This is a fun one. When was the last time you had fun? There are tons of things you can do with little to no money. You don’t need a fancy book to journal in; a scribbler or notebook will do. Hobbies don’t have to be expensive; sketching requires only pencil and paper. Use your imagination and whatever you have on hand. Maybe you’ll be the next great junk sculptor
Learn a new language
Write an ebook
Start a journal
Write a letter to yourself
Start a new hobby
Learn a new skill
Create a book of your favourite recipes
Do some mending or sew on a missing button
Bake a cake
Plant some flowers
plan a vacation (real or fantasy)
Finish an unfinished project
Take Care of YOU!
Very few of us take care of ourselves like we would a dear friend. And why shouldn’t you? Take a tip from the list below and do something nice for yourself. You deserve it!
Practice mindfulness
Take a power nap
Go to a free outdoor show
Go for a bike ride or walk
Join a book club irl or online
Create a bucket list
Dance to your favourite music
Take a bubble bath
Money Matters
Since you are low on funds now would be the time to create a better plan for the future, learn where the problem comes from, and find ways to make a few extra dollars. Here are a few ideas or do some research and come up with some ideas of your own.
Create a realistic budget
Start a ‘no spend’ challenge
Choose a goal to save $ for and make a plan
Track last month’s spending
Make a plan to save money on your bills
Sell your stuff online
Become a delivery person
Organize for a yard sale
Research money-making apps
Other Ideas
Helping others is a great way to use your time without spending any money. And if you’ve got time now, plan and prepare for the future, whether that’s tomorrow or next year, it’s an excellent investment to make when you don’t have money.
Meal prep for next week
Prep tomorrow’s clothes
Create an emergency kit
Create a first-aid kit
Bake for a co-worker or neighbour
Talk to your child
Help out an elderly neighbour
Contact a distant relative
Conclusion
You may not have money but you do have time; the same amount as everyone else. Put that time to good use and leave us some suggestions in the comments. What kind of things do you do when you’re out of money and bored?
ROZE
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