7 Emotional Benefits of Frugal Living

Peace of mind and gratitude for life’s most simple pleasures stem from living with less.
7 Emotional Benefits of Frugal Living
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Frugality isn’t the latest fad everyone is dying to try. Many of us first adopted a frugal lifestyle because circumstances pushed us in that direction, and we responded to the needs of the moment. However, a powerful case can be made for voluntary frugality—the art of living below your means.

Life in the modern world is stressful. There’s a seemingly unending list of tasks to complete, things to think about, decisions to make, and marketers vying for our attention. One of the key unifying themes of my writing has been to simplify life, focusing on what really matters and cutting out the distractions and unnecessary stress.

Mike Donghia
Mike Donghia
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Mike Donghia and his wife, Mollie, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.