Economic Recovery??

Wow, I just found out this recession ended in June 2009. Who knew? I am sure not feeling like I have received a windfall or even a raise at work. Just today I noticed that things seem more expensive at the store too. I am wondering how the Americans (or anyone for that matter) that are out of work are taking this fabulous news? I do know that I am going to continue doing what I am doing with my frugality, and sock away little by little in my savings account. It sure seems hard sometimes to put anything in savings with that ever diminishing paycheck. There is some good news with the stock market, I guess things are improving there. I do sincerely hope that this recession has passed. I am certainly not changing my lifestyle (or lack of lifestyle) any time soon. Regardless of how much money I am making.... I am going to keep saving, and keep living as frugally as possible.
Have a Fabulous & Frugal day!!!

Happiness

I read a most disturbing article yesterday....Oregon Suicide Rate Tops U.S., By Far...... got me thinking (oh no). Is it a chemical imbalance? Is it overall dissatisfaction? Is it job loss, the economy? Is it divorce or death? Do the majority of people in my State bring on this depression themselves? I have come to the conclusion that happy people do not commit suicide.

I have decided that I must be content and happy and here are my strategies:

Work~ I don't always love my job but I am grateful to have it.
I try to associate with the positive people at work, and in life, and ignore the negative people....they tend to be to "toxic" for my well being.

I try to get adequate sleep and exercise.

I don't worry about "Keeping Up With The Jones's" (I don't want their payments)

I read books and listen to music that I like, and find inspiring.

I try not to spread myself too thin, with too much on my plate. I find it too stressful and it makes me feel crabby. I try to have balance and sometimes I have to re-evaluate my activities on a daily basis.

I try not to be too hard or over critical of myself.

When I do "get down in the dumps" I change my focus, and take it "One Day at a Time"

Have a Fabulous & Frugal Day!!!!