Comments on: Who Cares If Your Passions Cost Money?

By: Gigi

Gigi — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 03:06:34 +0000

My passion every waking hour of the day is makeup and wanting to work in the beauty world as an influencer. I spend more than half of my paycheque on makeup. Even when i know i cant afford it, i will still buy it if its something ive been eyeing for long. My mom thinks what im doing is a complete waste of money, and doesnt really believe in me. Its kind of disheartening, and i feel like im doing something wrong. Help?

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 13:56:11 +0000

In reply to ZJ Thorne.

I love everything about everything you just wrote.

By: ZJ Thorne

ZJ Thorne — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:01:03 +0000

Spending money on things that create joy is rational. We are meant for joy. Money is a tool that we can use to add to it. We should feel comfortable using that tool.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 17 May 2017 15:27:40 +0000

In reply to Jing.

Sometimes you fall out of love with one passion and fall for another, and other times you just need a break from your current loves. You'll eventually circle back I'm sure. Also - rock climbing is the coolest!

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 17 May 2017 15:26:40 +0000

In reply to Matt @ Spills Spot.

Absolutely! The guilt has got to go.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 17 May 2017 15:26:17 +0000

In reply to Lars-Christian.

YES YES YES

By: Jing

Jing — Tue, 09 May 2017 21:58:41 +0000

So true! I will say though that there are some hobbies or passions that come and go and sometimes it's hard to stop spending money long after the interest dies. I feel like I found one that inspires me every day right now (rock climbing!), but RIP my art supplies I no longer touch :'(

By: Matt @ Spills Spot

Matt @ Spills Spot — Tue, 09 May 2017 21:40:42 +0000

Great post Alyssa! The whole point in budgeting is to cut out the excess and make sure your spending aligns with what you value most, which is your hobbies, passions, and long-term goals! This is an important message that people need to grasp, they shouldn't feel guilty for spending money in the areas they truly value.

By: Des

Des — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:31:19 +0000

YESSSSSSS THISSSSSSSS. That's all.

By: Lars-Christian

Lars-Christian — Tue, 09 May 2017 08:32:25 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with your message. A lot of people aren’t even able to find a passion, so if you’re lucky enough to have discovered things that makes you tick, don’t be foolish enough to throw it away. We’re all looking for those things that keep us going, the stuff that we gain something from doing, even on those days we’re so tired of it and would rather do anything else.
Don’t throw those away. Build your life around them! There’s always a way.