Keep yourself busy, and avoid going out

United States
September 1, 2010 6:51pm CST
One of the temptation about my friends phone calls is about going out, or go to the mall, or other places to hang around. The catch is I have to spend money, and afterwards, I have so many regrets which is speechless. So, I trying not to answer anyone's calls. Except that particular person leave me a voice message to claim something extremely important, that I have to call them back. I rather lock myself at home right now, rather spend another dime from my wallet. I would save it to pay for my bills. Now, it is time to strict myself, and behave on my money spending. Spend extra time on mylot making a few cents better going out there spend $60, right?
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9 responses
• India
2 Sep 10
Hi, I think we have similar opinion about going out. Even I've published an article on it http://purpleslinky.com/humor/the-unwelcome-guests/ You may read if you like. These people steal away your precious time which is more devastating than a violent robbery. To me, time is more important than money. I want to do something fruitful with my life and I know that I have to do it all alone. These friends and relatives who always seem to be reveling for some unknown reason don't know anything about the sacrifice that one must make in order to achieve one's goals. So I chose to stay alone. Writing articles, doing blogs, reading, myLotting are great ways to pass your time productively. Not only you earn money, but you also put yourself in a continuous learning process. Isn't that something? Thanks. God bless you
@Shinyqiu (119)
• China
2 Sep 10
You are so aspirant and excellent man. yes,the life is so short that we could not spent too much time doing something what we have no wish to do or it is worthless or idle to do.we must take advantage of leisure time to do what we want to do so as to achieve our wishes under a continuous learning process. fighting,friens.keep us busy!!
• India
2 Sep 10
Yeah, you often need not to choose business consciously. If you are active and alert enough, the business will choose you. What we have to do is just to keep our mind open. Happiness should be the sole objective of our life. Not pleasure, but permanent peace and happiness is what we should always seek for. Thanks for the compliments. You are also very energetic person.
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• India
2 Sep 10
pooh!!There is nothing permanent-not even life,which concludes that we should spend our life with real exotic pleasure.The more pleasure you get the more you are near to Godliness.So only learn how to make money because that will lead you to ultimate pleasure.I'm energetic toooo.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
2 Sep 10
yup, if you are tempted to spend money, then its in your best interest to stay out of stores.
• United States
2 Sep 10
My theory is, if you don't go out that much, you have better chance to save more money rather than spend your money. I work my way on doing this now. Hopefully, I will work this out.
@Porcospino (31367)
• Denmark
2 Sep 10
I love going out with my friends and we always have a great time, but I also tend to spend too much money, and at the moment I am trying to stay at home more often because I can't spend too much money right now. I have bills to pay and I am going on a trip soon, so it is best to stay at home and earn some extra money online instead of going out and spending money. It is not always easy because I love going out, but right now it is neccesary for me to stay at home and earn some money online.
• Philippines
2 Sep 10
Hi! Yeah I do that and I save a lot of money, lol. Since I work at home I usually just go out ones a week if I'm going to church and if going to the grocery. When I go to the mall it's just ones a month and it still depends if there are any good movies to see.
@deve_annrn (1856)
• Philippines
2 Sep 10
yes.., with the present condition of the nation's economy.., every penny counts.., and we have to lessen our daily expenses as much as possible.., cut down on less necessary things such as going out with friends.., =)
@chayapathys (2111)
• India
2 Sep 10
I agree that one should keep himself or herself busy. But at the same time we cannot avoid friends and many times we need their help.Secondly every time you go it is not necessary to spend money. There are so many ways to enjoy without spending dime. For instance go to a park and enjoy fresh breeze. No doubt siting at home and making little money through mylot is also good.But we need friends The old saying is ' a friend in need is a friend indeed' That way also we can be helpful to others
@snowy22315 (168439)
• United States
2 Sep 10
I am better off not even going in a store when I dont have any money, other wise I will be tempted to spend what I do not have. I dont like to window shop either.
• United States
2 Sep 10
You can simply say to your friends that you are not able to go. They surely have to understand that. At a time of need we have to remember and delineate what is more important from our needs and wants. So staying away from temptations absolutely help.
@jerikjames (1041)
• Philippines
2 Sep 10
I can sort of relate! Hehe. Most of the time, my friends would call me just to persuade me into joining them going to the mall and stuff. I'm always like, here we go again say goodbye to some of my money. Because of this, I had a hard time saving money for myself. A lot of my money already goes for my girlfriend (dates, gifts, etc) and going out with friends really depletes my reserves. I also don't answer their calls nor do I reply to their text messages. I agree with you. It's better to stay at home, earn from online stuff, than go out and spend money.