How do I meantally cope about no money?

Question

right now i'm a student, it's just too much stress if i work part time as well.
I feel like a bum, it's not that i want to stuff, i need certain things.
I try to think of it as a period that will pass and then i'll be able to, but i can't help thinking about it. I'm starting to think there is more happiness with money.

It's true I don't need much, it's the that i can't help thinking about it when i see that my bag looks kinda shabby but it's perfectly useble! It's just not being able to get that last textbook, a tool that i need for my studies. It's good that I got a bit of financial aid towards the tuition.

Thanks for your responses, I would say very diverse and agree to some point with all!

Answer 1

First, you have relax..stress won't do any good, and will NOT give you money. Actually can even compromise your helath just like now. Read the bible, it says " Why worry when you can pray?" The Lord knows what you need even before you ask them. If He in times allow you to experience financial difficulties for you to realize that there is something more in life than money. I myself have gone to situations where I thought we won't be able to survive but everyday the Lord sends blessings that we didn't imagine to have. God bless you with a trusting heart!

Answer 2

First : create a listing of all household expenses with the amount paid off each month. split the list into two parts: fixed payments and variable payments. Second: do a breakdown of how much is spent each on fixed vs variable payments. While the fixed never changes, the variable will fluctuate from month to month (food, clothing, recreational expenses). This is what you will need to change in order to have some money in your pocket at the end of the month. If you can reduce the cost of some of these items, you will be able to save some of the extra cash in the bank and have it for a rainy day. If you see that you still are not making enough money then you will have to take on another job (possibly an Internet job because you can do that from home and there are decent ones out there) use one of your hobbies to bring in extra cash. GOOD LUCK

Answer 3

I thought being that poor was very hard. I think most students are in that bind. Look for financial aid to help you some. Don't worry about the raggedy bag. That isn't important. The book is though. I also got temporary jobs to help with some of this. I remember getting paid quite well when companies had us come in at the oddest hours to count their inventory. Actually, it was rather interesting and I believe it was on weekends. Also check on temporary work agencies in addition to the job center at the school.

Answer 4

I know that you're saying that working would be too stressful right now (I'm definitely not disagreeing with that), but how about finding a job where you only have to work one or two days a week? That will at least give you a little bit of money. Just understand that you're not alone, and this time will pass (hopefully soon). I wish you the best of luck!

Answer 5

Well, there are many financial aid options available to students.
Fill out a FAFSA next semester, do it BEFORE the semester starts, there are deadlines.
Apply for the Stafford Student loan.
Apply for any grants that you may qualify for (the FAFSA will determine eligibility)
Work during the summer.
Plan a good, comprehensive monthly budget of needs vs allocated monies for that month.
Buy cheap food, they don't call it "college cuisine" for nothing.

And, also, the Buddhists, Jainists, Taoists, Daoists, Bhramins, would all very much disagree with money = happiness. =P

Finally, it WILL pass, as you should be pulling in the dough when you graduate, no?

Hope this helps,
-WMM

Answer 6

It is a brief period of your life, and its worth it to get through school. Learn how to shop really efficiently, find thrift shops, find sales, find Freecycle.com, and remember that there are people for whom poverty is not a temporary state of being....and imagine how they survive and remember when you have money in the future to help those who still won't have any even though they work 2-3 jobs that you would hate to do (like clean your office at night!) This is a time to focus inward and learn what you really really need and what you really really want. It will keep you from becoming an arrogant person later!

Answer 7

Once your basic needs are met, there really isn't more happiness with money, as a lot of studies show. Learn to find happiness without money. What can make you happy? How about looking at a sunset, or walking through a park, or talking to a friend? Frankly, if you want to be happier, stay away from the computer. Studies show that more computer time equals more depression.

Answer 8

the more you worry about money, the more UNhappy you will be. people concentrate too much on material wealth instead of more important things. keep (or start) studying harder so that in the end, you will have enough smarts to get a better job than if you split your concentration between work and school.

plus, if you aren't already married, it will help you find a partner that loves you for you and not your material wealth. enjoy the things you have, and try to cut back on what you don't need so that you can live longer on the money you have now.

Answer 9

Same old burning question. The more you want to NOT think about something, the more the thought possesses you.

Start by thinking about the things that you have right now, not just the material things. Count your blessings that you are privileged to go to school. Stick with what you DO have, as opposed to what you DON'T have.

one idea, why don't you offer to tutor another student in exchange for an hourly rate.

Answer 10

You have got to find a balance with stress and relaxation.Of course it's diffulcult when money is tight.You will have to do things that are either free, or cost little. As you get used to it, time will pass, and you may find it possible to do a little job? I hope so. I found it very tough when I was at college.But time does pass, and I'm sure you'll get through it. Good Luck!