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How do I find happiness despite being broke all the time?

When I have money I am usually pretty happy, but when i start to run out i get really nervous and angry. How do I find happiness despite being broke always. It seems the more money I make the more I have to spend on the basics like food and shelter. Whats this world coming to? How do people make it anymore on less then 2000 a month? Everything is more expensive but insanely expensive.

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do what my son does, just sponge off of me. then u don't have to earn it.
Delusion always works for me.
coupons.
It is called self control--live within your means silly.
Go to hell
Eliminate the desire for matierial things, as all things are impermanent. Buddha-- or College
First of all - happiness has nothing to do with money. Yeah, it's great to have extra to work with, but it doesn't bring happiness - only you can do that. There's tons of stuff you can do on a budget - join the YMCA - they have programs in place for low-income individuals. Rent a movie from time to time instead of going out to the movies - saves a ton of money. Just do your best to separate the theory that money brings happiness, because it doesn't. If you want extra money, you can always do a part-time job - make it something mindless and fun, like working in a coffee shop or somewhere where you can mix work with socializing, like bartending. You can make extra cash while interacting with people. Good luck man -
Look around taking a walk, having a picnic, gazing at teh stars walking along the beach or even reading a book are all free to impress a female all you need to do is talk and listen and you can do that just a comfortably on a park bench as you would in a cafe. Money is not the be all and end all, look around you the world is full of beauty and it is free. Make an entire day of doing fun things like going for a bike ride, roller skating, walking, hiking, reading, listening to the radio etc. You can not put a price on internal happiness and internal happiness is lifes little treasure.
You just gotta live within your means...budget your money. Good luck!
You need a hobby... or a girlfriend (or boyfriend, whatever?) that isin't materialistic. (good luck with that one these days) ... or... You could jerk off? That tends to make most men happy, broke or not, even a bum can jerk-off and get his jollies.... Write a book... " How to survive on nearly nothing." "Creative ways to survive in a silent, republican, recession." Or... jerking off for happiness despite being broke assed and lonley" Do what that 30-day's guy did and put your fruestrations out there and help people understand... just make sure you profit off it like you KNOW he has... don't do it for nothing! You CAN write... right?
I do the same.. when im low on funds i also get frustrated.. i have learned tho.. take each day one at a time. my boyfriend usually cheers me up, hes always there to lean on. really i just make sure my bills are paid. and rest is mine for whatever.. take heed, budget, and find inexpensive ways to make urself happy.. even when u have money.
If money is what makes you happy, focus your efforts on making money and less on feeling sorry for yourself. Get off your butt!!! This country is filled with opportunity of all kinds and there is tons of money to be made. But you can't expect it to fall into your lad with no effort. You may have to get another job, start a small business, work more overtime, start a search for a better higher paying job. I find that most people who complain alot enjoy complaining. Like I said, get off your butt...!
Happiness is an attitude. It is a skill anyone can develop. I've been happy when I'm broke, sick, unemployed, etc. When I realized that happiness doesn't depend on anything external, life became very rich and rewarding. You'll feel financially wealthy and be stress free when you spend less money than you make. Best of luck!
just set yourself on fire and ask people for money.... I know it sounds cruel bt that is what I do and i have enough money to buy myself a brand new second hand BMW....Good luck!
Living on a limited income is no fun at all. I've been rich and poor and poor now. Living on much less than 2000 and you start to give up things, going out to dinner, books, magazine subscriptions, good wines, and the most tragic of all, your friends stop inviting you to join them because you can't pay. Join the club.
lots of us feel that way..i don't have an answer though..i wish i was able to work a 2nd job but i can't... good luck ..god bless
Well tell your self that you have everything and shall not go shopping next time you have money.Don't try to please yourself with money.
Spend your money in a smarter way or quit smoking , drink or taking drug...
Just do like I do, live with it. I don't mean to sound mean but sometimes this is just how it goes.
Everyone struggels in 1 way or another. Learn to live with what you make & what you have or get out there & get another job to increase the funds to get what you think you're missing. This is America you can do & be anything you want. The skies the limit. Be a go getter.
Maybe you need to leave Spain and return to West Virginia where your dollar will go farther since you say your trailer is paid off.
divirce yiur wife and move in with wilma, shes better, that will get you some money and happiness.