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How to Live Your Dream Life on a Budget

1. Define Your Dream Life

Clarify Your Priorities: Identify what truly matters to you. Is it travel, a peaceful home, pursuing a passion, or more time with loved ones?

Set Realistic Goals: Break your dream into achievable milestones. This helps make the process feel manageable and less overwhelming.

2. Focus on Experiences, Not Things

Prioritize meaningful experiences over material possessions. For example, a picnic with friends can be as fulfilling as dining at an expensive restaurant.

Look for free or low-cost activities in your area, such as community events, nature trails, or local museums.

3. Budget Strategically

Track Your Expenses: Use budgeting apps or spreadsheets to understand where your money goes and identify areas for savings.

Cut Unnecessary Costs: Reduce spending on non-essential items, such as subscription services you don’t use or frequent takeout meals.

Save Smartly: Allocate a portion of your income, no matter how small, to a "dream fund" for your long-term goals.

4. Leverage Resources and Skills

Learn for Free: Use free online resources like YouTube, Coursera, or local libraries to develop skills or hobbies that align with your dream life.

Barter or Trade Skills: Exchange your expertise for goods or services. For instance, offer graphic design in exchange for language lessons.

5. Maximize What You Have

Repurpose and Reuse: Upcycle old furniture, clothes, or decor to create a refreshed living space without spending much.

Enjoy Simple Pleasures: Appreciate small joys like reading a book, journaling, cooking, or spending time outdoors.

6. Pursue Low-Cost Travel

Take advantage of budget-friendly travel options like camping, house-sitting, or volunteering abroad (e.g., WWOOF or Workaway).

Use travel rewards or discounts to save on flights and accommodations.

7. Build a Support Network

Surround yourself with supportive people who share your values and inspire you.

Join communities (in-person or online) that focus on minimalism, frugal living, or achieving dreams on a budget.

8. Stay Positive and Flexible

Embrace Gratitude: Celebrate small wins and recognize the progress you’ve made toward your dream life.

Adapt Your Vision: Understand that your dream life may evolve over time, and that’s okay. Be open to new opportunities and adjustments.

Examples of Dream Lives on a Budget

A Creative Lifestyle: Pursue writing, painting, or photography with inexpensive tools and platforms to share your work.

An Adventurous Life: Explore local attractions, hike nearby trails, or road trip on a budget.

A Peaceful Home: Create a cozy, welcoming space using thrifted decor and DIY projects.

Pursuing Personal Growth: Dive into free or affordable online courses, read self-improvement books, or attend community workshops.

Your dream life isn’t about how much money you have—it’s about how you use your resources to align with your values and aspirations. With intention and creativity, even modest means can lead to extraordinary fulfillment.

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Being high maintence is my form of protection

High maintenance? Absolutely. And let me tell you, it’s a title I wear with pride. I’m not here to settle for average, and I’m certainly not going to make myself smaller just to make other people comfortable. I know what I deserve, and I expect nothing less than the best in every area of my life.

From the people I surround myself with to the way I treat myself—nothing is ever ‘good enough’ unless it’s top-tier. I’ve worked too hard, sacrificed too much, and leveled up too many times to accept anything that doesn’t meet my standards. If that makes me high maintenance, then so be it.

I don’t just want luxury—I demand it. I don’t just want respect—I command it. And if someone can’t give me the quality I expect, then they simply don’t get access to me. I’m not here to be anyone’s second choice or a ‘maybe.’ I’m the gold standard, and if you’re not willing to meet me there, you don’t belong in my world.

Being high maintenance isn’t about being picky—it’s about knowing your worth and refusing to lower your standards for anyone. The right people will appreciate that about you. The wrong ones? Well, they’ll watch you from the sidelines while you keep winning.

So, yes. I’m high maintenance. But in my world, that’s exactly how it should be.

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❗💰❗MAKE PEACE WITH IT❗💰❗

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You fantasize about a fair world where everything always worked out. You dream about the world that should be, instead of accepting the world that is. Guess what though. As normal as that is, it is NOT AT ALL conducive to your self-actualization. So, if self-actualization and wealth are what you are in search of, these are 3 things you should make peace with.

Make peace with...

1️⃣. Occasional feelings of inadequacy😔:

They will never fully go away, so give yourself a fighting chance regardless. Waiting until you become your most confident self is a waste of time and a trap. In fact, having the courage to pursue your dreams might just be the confidence boost you are looking for. Learn to act in spite of your occasional feelings of self-doubt.

2️⃣. The fact that some people will talk/dislike you🗣:

Most people don't have the courage to pursue their highest expression of self nor the work ethic to make any real progress. However, what most people do have are opinions and believe you me, those never run out. Accept that fact because it won't change💁‍♀️. If you allow people's words to affect your actions, your life will forever not be yours to live.

3️⃣. The power of money to effect your life's outcomes💰:

YOU NEED IT. That's the long and short of it. You just need it. If you're going to build that successful business, you need to spend it to make it. If you're going to live a life of luxury, you're going to need a lot of it. And, if you are going to provide your loved ones with elevated lifestyles, you'll need consistent income streams. Money is a necessity, so make it your friend.

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today i was meditating and... i saw my highest self. all the time i hear "be your highest self", but before this morning i had no clue who my highest self is - and now i know. gods, she is a goddess, I SWEAR. she is so stunning, her aura so pretty, so full of love - and she old me she love me and that i will get everything i want and that i am on a right path to being her. i saw it - and i saw that she has everything i dream of and i feel so inspired and so loved - gods, i want to be her so bad. i feel that she will come to me in 2025 - that next year, i will be HER. i couldn't be excited more.

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It honestly never mattered.

It doesn't have to matter.

Logic doesn't matter, it never mattered, it doesn't have to matter. you're not going around and asking rich people, "oh, how did you get this?", or "what are you doing for a living to have this much money?", no.

they just exist. why can't this be you? Why are you placing all these circumstances that don't matter, you're literally creating these circumstances. everything around you is a reflection of you, whether you like it or not, I mean, if you don't like it, then stop creating them! get to the root of the problem, the cause of all these unfavorable things happening to you and switch it. Flip the switch.

Maybe it's going to be hard for you at first (assumption), but it doesn't even have to be hard (another assumption), it never had to be hard in the first place, all you need to accept is that the 4D is the real thing, what's inside of your mind is real, this 3D illusion, why do you care so much about an illusion? it doesn't matter!

Change the 4D.

How? Here are simple steps, stop putting circumstances and do them.

1- desire.

2- acknowledge that you already have it, because infinite realities exist, and if you have it in your mind (the 4D, the real thing) then you have it in the 3D, it's inevitable.

3- don't contradict yourself, your desire want to be yours, it's nothing without your awareness.

4- persist, and soak yourself in the wonderful feeling of enjoyment.

5- you have it. In the 3D. It materialised.

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Work on yourself in silence, don't expect to be revered by others for your improvements. Improve for yourself only and don't involve yourself in messy interpersonal situations. Be above all the mediocrity, toxicity, and chaos around you. You don't owe a reaction or complicity to the people around you.

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if self-care was a girl, she would…

she starts her mornings with a glass of water and stretches because it makes her feel good

her evenings are a mix of journaling, dancing in her room and turning her phone off when she needs time to be introspective

she’s empathetic and patient, specially with herself

she’s a great listener, but she never lets herself be a dumping ground for negativity

she’s not afraid to walk away from people who drain her energy and make her feel bad

her mantra is “i deserve to be cared, specially by myself”

she knows that healing can be messy and she’s fine with taking one step at a time or even going one step back because life is not linear

sometimes she stays in bed all day because she knows that rest is productive too

she celebrates small wins like taking her vitamins/meds, finishing a good book etc. because she believes joy is found everywhere

she values quality over quantity in every part of her life

she surrounds herself with people who respect her boundaries

her style isn’t about trends: it’s about what truly resonates with her

she values the present moment, even when it’s messy

she leaves every person she meets better than when she found them

she reminds you that you’re allowed to be a work in progress and a masterpiece at the same time

she loves herself just the way she is <3

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Start where you are

Use what you have

Do what you can

Improvise

Adapt

Overcome

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Happy Monday 🌸🫧🍵 this week I'm prioritizing nutrition, I am making decisions that benefit me and I'm being consistent with my workouts. I am being kind and sweet towards everyone, not to please other people, but because that's who I am. I am reading self-development and treating rest as a daily task.

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The universe responds to WHO you are being. NOT what you want. This is because the language of the universe is ENERGY. And your energy is determined by your thoughts, feelings, emotions and actions. So you must change how you are thinking, feeling and acting in order to manifest.

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Journaling prompts to reinvent yourself ౨ৎ

how do I want the world to see me, and does it match how I see myself?

how do I show up for others, and how do they show up for me?

what about my life feels like love and what doesn't?

where does my time go, and where do I wish it would go?

who do I admire most, and what about them speaks to my soul?

is the way I live aligned with the life I dream of, or a I just coasting?

what qualities in others feel the most magnetic to me? Do I reflect those?

what’s inside my bag, and what does it say about me? (be honest, even the gum wrappers count.)

if I could script my perfect morning, how would it begin?

what passions have I ignored that I would like to reclaim?

what’s one small, powerful shift I could make today to move toward my dream life?

write a tender letter to the future version of yourself. What do you hope they’ve become, and what do you want them to remember about now?

As always, please feel free to share your own prompts and check out my insta for more of me! <3

✩‧₊*:・love ya ･:*₊‧✩

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Become Your Best Version Before 2025 - Day 15

The Power of Self-Talk

Hi Goddesses! Let's talk about something we all do every single day, often without realizing it, talking to ourselves. You know that little voice in your head that's always commenting on everything? Yeah, that one. Let's make it work for us instead of against us!

Think about it: would you talk to your best friend the way you sometimes talk to yourself? If you just had a mini "oh…" moment, you're not alone. I used to be the queen of harsh self-talk until I realized I was basically being a mean girl to myself 24/7.

So today, we're going to transform that inner critic into your biggest cheerleader. Not in a fake, toxic positivity way, but in a real, authentic way that actually sticks.

Let's look at how we can flip the script:

The Inner Dialogue Check-In

First, let's catch those thoughts! For just one hour today, try to notice your self-talk. No judgment, just observation. You might be surprised at what you hear. Are you:

Beating yourself up over tiny mistakes?

Comparing yourself to others?

Dismissing your achievements?

Using words like "always" and "never" about yourself?

The good news? Once you notice these patterns, you can start changing them.

The Language Swap Game

Here's a powerful trick: imagine your thoughts are text messages you can edit before sending. Let's practice some rewrites:

Instead of "I'm so stupid for making this mistake" Try: "I'm learning from this experience"

Instead of "I'll never be good enough" Try: "I'm growing and improving every day"

Instead of "Everyone else has it figured out except me" Try: "Everyone's on their own journey, and I'm exactly where I need to be"

The Mirror Exercise

This one might feel weird at first, but it works! Every morning when you look in the mirror:

Give yourself one genuine compliment

Say one thing you're proud of

Set one kind intention for the day

Start small, even a simple "Hey, I like your energy today" counts!

Building Your Confidence Playlist

Create a collection of phrases that make you feel strong. Your personal highlight reel might include:

Times you overcame challenges

Compliments you've received that felt truly meaningful

Your proudest moments

Little wins that made you smile

Keep these handy for when your inner critic gets too loud.

The Permission Slips Exercise

Write yourself permission slips, just like in school, but these are for:

Making mistakes and learning from them

Taking up space

Saying no without guilt

Being a work in progress

Changing your mind

The Reframe Game

When you catch a negative thought, ask yourself:

Would I say this to my best friend?

Is this thought helping or hurting me?

What would someone who loves me say instead?

What's a more balanced way to look at this?

Your Daily Self-Talk Rituals

Pick one or two of these to try:

Morning power phrases (said out loud!)

Gratitude check-ins with yourself

Evening appreciation moments

Celebratory self-high-fives (yes, really!)

The goal isn't to never have negative thoughts. It's to catch them, question them, and choose whether to believe them.

Your Challenge for today

Notice your self-talk patterns for one hour (set a timer if it helps!)

Pick ONE negative phrase you use often and write down a kinder alternative

Try the mirror challenge (even if it feels silly at first)

Remember, changing your inner dialogue is like learning a new language, it takes practice, patience, and lots of gentle reminders. You've got this, and more importantly, you deserve this!

See you tomorrow for Day 16!

♡ ☆:.｡ Keep glowing, babes! ♡ ☆:.｡ With love, Goddess Inner Glow.