Nanny to Mommy

When you stop to think about the kinds of things that you want to do and achieve over the course of your life, and the kinds of experiences that you want to accumulate, how many of those aspirations have to do with lounging around on the sofa for hours at a stretch?

While there’s obviously nothing wrong with rest and relaxation, many of us find ourselves in a situation where we are just nowhere near as energetic and driven as we would like to be on a daily basis, in order to lead the sorts of adventurous and exciting lives that seem to be associated with the deepest and richest kind of meaning.

Of course, if you're always feeling pretty tired and unmotivated, it's likely to be quite difficult to actually get around to consistently doing the things that give you a sense of thriving, purpose and fun on a day-to-day basis.

Part of the solution, then, is to find ways to become more energized on a daily basis.

Here are a number of tips and suggestions that might prove helpful in this regard.

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If you are the person who deals with most of the bills and spending in your household, this can be quite a big responsibility to have on your shoulders. You may feel like there is even more pressure if you are not the main earner. Creating a household budget can allow you to see what money you have at your disposal each month, and how it could be spent. By tracking each and every purchase, you may then be able to find ways to cut future costs. One of the important parts of a budget can be the money that you save, either for things your family would like, or in case unexpected payments arise. Something as simple as a medical bill could see you scraping for cash if there is none available. You may want to consider investing with an ISA, which can allow you to save a small amount of money each month, and then gain interest on these payments. Putting this into your budget means that you may be able to class it as one of your usual expenses, rather than putting off saving and deeming it as non-essential. This can also help you to get into the habit of saving money, rather than spending it all, which can make you more mindful.