How to Enjoy Life in a Bad Economy
If you have lived in a bad economy for a while, and can't enjoy life, get familiar with your possibilities., Obtain a camera, and take photos, this is a great way to make dull surroundings interesting again., Meet people!, Go hiking!, Having an...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: If you have lived in a bad economy for a while
Check out your area, find things that motivate you, look for things to do constantly. -
Step 2: and can't enjoy life
Use photo manipulation to emphasize the parts that contain the base emotion of the picture.
Like loneliness in an abandoned house.
Creativity is a great way to enjoy yourself. , Having a good conversation with friends is always great fun.
You don't need money for that. , Nature is full of change and energy, and in many cases, it's inexpensive or free.
Take friends and your camera for the best experience.
Go swimming and fishing.
Climb trees.
Make a swamp bed, or a fort.
After observing restrictions, make a campfire and roast marshmallows or the fish you caught over the fire.
If you have a tent or even just sleeping bags, camp out (or sleep in the car).
If you have access to a water source, purify your own water.
Go foraging or hunting, if you know how (this is not the time to experiment) or bring canned and dried food with you. ,, You really don't need a lot of money for those. , And if you live together, you could make double the money, so paying the bills will be much easier. , You can make decorations for any occasions, or even seasons.
Making presents by hand will make others happy too. , This will save money.
Or just get off the grid, you'll help to save your environment this way too. , Countries with bad economies often don't utilize environmentally friendly ideas.
Recycle your garbage, get together with your neighbors and clean your immediate area.
Doing something good is always fun! , Money isn't what people are looking for anyway.
Everyone is looking for ways to enjoy their life.
Some have bigger perspectives others don't.
Having bigger goals in life often require having more money, but it depends on you to achieve your goal not your countries economy. , Countries are not physical boundaries, they should not contain you.
We all are at home here on the whole planet. , Spending money can be enjoyable, but there are so many things you can do without having a lot.
You can always try to work your way out of a bad economy anyway, make enough money to move to another country and start a life there.
It's never too late to change. , For many people around the world who struggle with a bad economy every day, song and dance provide a way to come together and have fun without spending anything.
If you don't have the means to play music or instruments, you can make your own! Learn to sing and beatbox.
Any flat surface can become a drum.
You can even make a rubber band guitar from a cardboard box! If you're not musically inclined, now is a great time to learn.
Get some family and friends together, and start making music.
Sing and dance along.
Learn some new songs and dance moves together.
Get everyone involved. , What did people do before they had electricity, running water, and even houses? How did they live? What did they eat? How did they spend their days? People are remarkably adaptive.
Research your local history and ask:
What were people doing 50 years ago? 100 years ago? 1000 years ago? Try to replicate some aspects of their lifestyle--odds are, it won't cost you a dime, and you'll gain valuable insights into people of the past.
Share these interests with your family and friends; kids are especially curious about low-tech, do-it-yourself projects. hunting and gathering (e.g. ricing, yucca) growing your own food making clothes & textiles making shelter food processing (canning, cider making, wine making) , During hard times is when many people explore their spirituality; some people renew it, some people refine it, and some people change their views altogether.
Whatever is your journey, take the time to dwell on your purpose in life, and be thankful for what you have.
Pray, meditate, or do whatever it takes to remind yourself that you're lucky to be alive.
Live in the moment. -
Step 3: get familiar with your possibilities.
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Step 4: Obtain a camera
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Step 5: and take photos
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Step 6: this is a great way to make dull surroundings interesting again.
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Step 7: Meet people!
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Step 8: Go hiking!
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Step 9: Having an Internet connection is a good way to do or set up any kind of activities that involve creativity or just plain fun.
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Step 10: Reading
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Step 11: going to a movie theater
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Step 12: taking a walk in the park
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Step 13: stargazing at night
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Step 14: having a snowball fight
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Step 15: fishing
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Step 16: pottery can all be great fun.
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Step 17: Having a long-term relationship is a good way to bring joy to your life!
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Step 18: If you celebrate Christmas
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Step 19: making ornaments yourself can be much fun for weeks!
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Step 20: Don't use gas
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Step 21: water or electricity when you don't need it.
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Step 22: Start a community activity.
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Step 23: Many activities don't require having a lot of money.
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Step 24: If you're not satisfied with the state of your country's economy
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Step 25: consider moving somewhere else.
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Step 26: If you've lived in a country that has better economy than the one you are living in right now
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Step 27: you must find a way to accept the change.
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Step 28: Bring music into your daily life.
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Step 29: Make a new hobby out of old skills.
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Step 30: Ponder life.
Detailed Guide
Check out your area, find things that motivate you, look for things to do constantly.
Use photo manipulation to emphasize the parts that contain the base emotion of the picture.
Like loneliness in an abandoned house.
Creativity is a great way to enjoy yourself. , Having a good conversation with friends is always great fun.
You don't need money for that. , Nature is full of change and energy, and in many cases, it's inexpensive or free.
Take friends and your camera for the best experience.
Go swimming and fishing.
Climb trees.
Make a swamp bed, or a fort.
After observing restrictions, make a campfire and roast marshmallows or the fish you caught over the fire.
If you have a tent or even just sleeping bags, camp out (or sleep in the car).
If you have access to a water source, purify your own water.
Go foraging or hunting, if you know how (this is not the time to experiment) or bring canned and dried food with you. ,, You really don't need a lot of money for those. , And if you live together, you could make double the money, so paying the bills will be much easier. , You can make decorations for any occasions, or even seasons.
Making presents by hand will make others happy too. , This will save money.
Or just get off the grid, you'll help to save your environment this way too. , Countries with bad economies often don't utilize environmentally friendly ideas.
Recycle your garbage, get together with your neighbors and clean your immediate area.
Doing something good is always fun! , Money isn't what people are looking for anyway.
Everyone is looking for ways to enjoy their life.
Some have bigger perspectives others don't.
Having bigger goals in life often require having more money, but it depends on you to achieve your goal not your countries economy. , Countries are not physical boundaries, they should not contain you.
We all are at home here on the whole planet. , Spending money can be enjoyable, but there are so many things you can do without having a lot.
You can always try to work your way out of a bad economy anyway, make enough money to move to another country and start a life there.
It's never too late to change. , For many people around the world who struggle with a bad economy every day, song and dance provide a way to come together and have fun without spending anything.
If you don't have the means to play music or instruments, you can make your own! Learn to sing and beatbox.
Any flat surface can become a drum.
You can even make a rubber band guitar from a cardboard box! If you're not musically inclined, now is a great time to learn.
Get some family and friends together, and start making music.
Sing and dance along.
Learn some new songs and dance moves together.
Get everyone involved. , What did people do before they had electricity, running water, and even houses? How did they live? What did they eat? How did they spend their days? People are remarkably adaptive.
Research your local history and ask:
What were people doing 50 years ago? 100 years ago? 1000 years ago? Try to replicate some aspects of their lifestyle--odds are, it won't cost you a dime, and you'll gain valuable insights into people of the past.
Share these interests with your family and friends; kids are especially curious about low-tech, do-it-yourself projects. hunting and gathering (e.g. ricing, yucca) growing your own food making clothes & textiles making shelter food processing (canning, cider making, wine making) , During hard times is when many people explore their spirituality; some people renew it, some people refine it, and some people change their views altogether.
Whatever is your journey, take the time to dwell on your purpose in life, and be thankful for what you have.
Pray, meditate, or do whatever it takes to remind yourself that you're lucky to be alive.
Live in the moment.
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