How my 76-day savings fast is changing my relationship with money

[jeffrey]

...I decided I'd be proactive about managing my finances. I would rethink spending and saving.

I decided to walk to work as many days as possible to save gas money. I'd bring my lunch to work every day. I'd eat leftovers. And more leftovers. I'd steal my roommate's shampoo (sorry, Caroline). I'd utilize the library. I would go for a run instead of paying for spinning or kickboxing.

And on Oct. 17, with a plan to keep it up until Jan. 1, the plan commenced...

How my 76-day savings plan is changing my relationship with money

[RickLeibo]

I love that idea

I think each of us need to at least have a couple months of discipline to do this. I for one will follow suit.

[elessar78]

It's amusing that she mentions sitting on the couch trying to figure out stuff to do. I've been in a similar boat and I watch very little TV so it gets tough. I play video games to pass time. I buy old, used ones for like $9—still enjoyable!!

Now that I own a home, the "stuff to do" never runs out.