THE POVERTY MINDSET & HOW TO AVOID IT
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I suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder, and do not wish it off on my worst enemy. Seeing the bright sky in the video is wonderful.
FYI - there is a lamp that used to cost $1,500-$2k, ouch. Now you can just buy a $15+ full spectrum grow led light bulb. Sit reading for 15-30 mins a day, start at 15 mins. It works! (Amazon has it in lamp form for $15)
Vitamin D helps.
For your cold weather viewers, here is a great way to get some sunshine (Vitamin D!) without having to freeze in the cold air. If your car is parked outside in the aunshine, it will mist likely be toasty warm inside. I take a book out to my car and sit in there and read for a half hour, letting the sun hit my face and my hands. It lifts my mood as well.b
great idea!
"Don't buy things that you don't need, with
money that you don't have to impress people
that you don't like."
Thanks for the reminder to INVEST
@faithhopejoy5443 I really like your reply. If I knew how to cross stitch or embroider I would stitch this up and hang it over my desk. I have wasted so much money that I did not have just to try impressing or trying to buy friendship. It is said that lessons learned hard are lessons remembered. I could have used your sage advice years and many dollars ago. ☺
@@marytolbert4218
Thanks for your kind reply.
I also learned the hard way.
"Get better not bitter". We can always learn from our mistakes. And move on to
a better life. 💙🌞
Love this - haven't seen a blue sky for weeks!
I grew up in an area where many wore poverty as a badge of honour, subscribed to labour theory of value and so looked down on savers and investors. They believe their financial problems are the fault of people who have money, and every dollar the better off have was stolen from them like it was taken right out of their wallets. Getting out and reading a stack of books on finance and investment saved my butt. Mindset is key.
Very, very well explained. They have given up.
I enjoyed the summer scenery! I’m in my 50’s and have a GOOD life and do not worry too much about retirement. I’m looking forward to retiring at 58 with my husband who will be 60 at that time. If anyone listening is in their 20’s and 30’s just starting out, LISTEN to Prepper Princess!! The sooner you find contentment with being debt free, find enjoyment in the free things in life, and learn to live like a queen or king below your means the wealthier and HAPPIER you will be!!
Prepper is 100% correct. I've never had a car payment in my life and walked or took public transportation until i had enough to pay cash. I read every book out there on investing and lived below my means and socked every cent into mutual funds i had that was extra. It paid off and today I'm a multi millionaire ie more than i expected. I live on my pension and a small social security check today. When you have a childhood where money is in short supply(like mine), you either develop a poverty mindset or you determine you're going to do all you can to build financial security. My Dad used to say, "They say money can't buy happiness, but why is it I'm happier when I have it"? I also share Dave Ramsey's Christian belief that we must also give a portion of our income.
Living below your means is far less stressful that spending money.
I lived in CA in the late 70s when they passed proposition 13 and slashed property taxes. I now live in PA in a very small house in a very cheap county. Property taxes are still $2800 a year. The weather would restrict E-bike riding as your main source of transportation. With the weather here solar panels are useless and our short growing season does not allow much fruit to be grown except apples and peaches if we don’t get a late frost. We can forage blueberries for a very short period of time. I’m not making excuses. I’m glad you can live comfortably on such a small amount of money but in some places it’s just not that easy.
HAHAHA This video was MADE for YOU! lol If we can grow a complete garden in our short Minnesota spring/summer, you certainly can do it in PA. That certainly IS an excuse. And news flash for ya, you could save way more than she does if you installed solar panels. Our weather here in MN goes to 30 below zero F in the winter and at the end of January and beginning of February we can have wind chills down as low as 50/60 below zero. You dont get that severe of weather in PA. Solar panels can take as much as 75% off of your heating and electric bills. You could also use an Ebike for Spring, summer and fall transportation, as your main form of transportation. And even if it werent your main source, it could be an additional one that would save you a ton in time, on gas and insurance as opposed to a car or even public transportation. You need to concentrate more on HOW TO live on less rather than spending so much time on why you CANT live on less. And on a more positive attitude. Good luck to you and Happy Holidays to you and your family!
Every area has its plus and minuses. City vs Country, house vs apartment/condo, children vs childless, married vs single; her point is making the best of a situation. Maybe e-bike riding is possible for 5-6 months, still a 50% savings. I remember picking blackberries in PA but that was in the eastern part of PA. There are a lot of greens you can pick 40-50% of the year. I really like Under the Median, you might enjoy their videos in addition to Prepper Princess.
I spend a lot of time hiking alone by my house. In the winter I go outside for at least bare minimum 30 minutes a day. We need the sun.
I have found one friend who likes to hike and she goes SO fast. We aren’t compatible that way. I like to stop and “smell the roses” take in sights, smells, and joys in small things even a wild flower or a field mouse is so nice to see.
So refreshing to see someone else who enjoys being outside
My husband and I both have SAD and we live in Texas! Four days of overcast weather and we’re useless. I’ve known since I was a teenager that I could never live up north.
Please consider buying a full spectrum led grow light. Just read, listen to podcasts, radio talk shows or music for 15-30 a day, start at 15 really helps. Amazon has them in lamp form for about $15 (with free prime shipping). Also, check you vitamin d levels. Less sun, less vitamin d made. Almost everyone can take 2000-5000 units a day, it’s extremely rare it’s a problem, but always check with your dr and pharmacist if you take prescriptions.
@@kenyonbissett3512 LED lights affect Serotonin in a bad way. Makes it hard to fall asleep cuz it changes your internal cirdadium rhythm. Try to get outside and light in your eyes before 10 am even if cloudy. I live in Seattle and this is a must for almost everyone
@@SeatoSky1111 my Aunt and cousins have done this for 40+ years. Only helped them. Guess, to each there own.
@@kenyonbissett3512 Yes, thanks. I did use one when I worked from home.
@@SeatoSky1111 I did have to limit it to 15 minutes. More than that made me anxious. I agree, natural light is better. Fortunately, it’s mostly sunny here. And we don’t have problems if it actually rains. Just can’t take the gloom.
I’m disappointed that you didn’t show us the foraged goods. You are correct when you said (in a previous video) that a spouse can make the difference. Mine won’t save and spends galore. It’s more work than I really want to do now that I’m older. I wish I knew I my twenties what I know now about money. I wasn’t taught this as a child. Mindset can change so many things. The older I get, the less I want. 💙❤️🧡🦋🦋
I live similar, go section hiking on Appalachian Trail every spring. Life Advise: Spend less than you earn. Invest shrewdly, avoid toxic people, keep learning all your life, do a lot of deferred gratification because you prefer life that way.
This is actually a very important topic. A lot of people oscillate between feeling poor, dreading expenses they haven't rationalized, and then flipping to living an expensive lifestyle where there's still no money left over.
I still have anxiety over vehicles. Having grown up in a rural area, a car is a lifeline and access to work.
It's math and psychology.
I am an odd duck because I feel happier during fall and winter.
me too.
Me three 😊
Yes, Liked that you saved this summer video for showing it in Winter!
There's SOOOO much truth to what you say. My husband and I were laid off from our jobs in 2020. We decided to start drawing our social security early. We have other sources of income to support us. BUT, it's true that it's amazing how little you can live on when you don't have a mortgage or credit card debt. It's a totally different mindset, but so worth it!!
It’s really hard to explain it to people, that most of the things you enjoy doesn’t cost money.
I never understood why people don't get it. Not everyone lives for stores and shopping. I grew up in the woods and at the park.
@@suecook8379so true!
Alot of people have the don't care attitude like someone will always bail them out. My only rule is keep it simple to try not to overspend. I'm 63 and always worked since I was a kid with a lawnmower who mowed yards to buy myself a bike. Thank you for the encouragement and Summertime video.
My SAD is much less severe when I take vitamin D
Thank you, I probably drive the oldest vehicle in the neighborhood. I am glad I don't have payments and a "slave" for the finance company. Although, a new vehicle is tempting. I will not buy. Enjoyed the video and sunshine! :)
I love watching your videos, I click right away when I see you’ve posted. I’m 52 and have had spending problems most of my life which I think I do because of childhood trauma. I’ve learned a lot though from your channel and I’m really working on it. Anyway.. I wish you a Merry Christmas and thank you for all of your informative content! ❤️
Keep learning and watching! You're still young (I'm a senior citizen) and you have plenty of time to get ahead.
I love foraging. Theres so much free and healthy food out there.
I have a job I love, and working 4 days a week, which I finally could afford. That is an investment in my health and sanity! No debt but my mortgage, which I am working on. I have a smaller home, a bit further out from the city. I have stopped comparing to others. This is my journey. And I do the best that I can, with the level of comfort I need to live a good life.
My hubby suffers from SAD... but I do not. .It took m a while to grasp just how much he was suffering at this time of year. Me, clouds, sun... it's all good. ☁️ 🌞
Enjoy your great advice. THANK YOU.
Consider getting a full spectrum led grow light. Amazon sells them for about $15+. Just 15-30 mins reading or listening to a podcast or radio will help tremendously. Additionally, check his Vitamin D. Had mine checked and it was 7 out of 100. Should never go below 50. Easy fix of Vitamin D 5,000 units a day. Cost is as low as $0.03, yup 3 pennies a day. Always check with your Dr first, but that amount is extremely rarely a problem. Between these 2 approaches, I would be very surprised if it didn’t help.
Good blessings
I know so many people who just are so use to being broke-
They only care about S.S. to retire on. OMG .
I paid everything up and retired at 55 -
And
You need a Elderberry plant to make your medicine
I took a job that allowed me to retire at 55 with health insurance. Small pension after my share of health care. Then I sold my home. A few years later a nice inheritance. Between those three and my SS at 62, I live comfortably. It’s an income stair stepping method I highly recommend.
I watch golf in the winter. Never played golf just like to see green grass and blue sky.
Fellow Californian here! Your videos really help my family and I. Prices are so much more expensive now! Even living in a small town in northern California...not much different then the big cities
Yes great to see sunshine in winter
my Grandma used to make pickles with watermelon rind (the white part)
one more meal from what people throw away
Sounds amazing, I have to try this.
My family made those too. I made it a few years ago + forgot how fun + easy it was. Y T recipe!! Great memories ❤
Do you cut off the green part of the rind? Lol, my dog loved watermelon rinds, except the green skin. We called him the clean up crew.
I do like the summer videos in winter. Make me ready to get back to it in the spring.
Merry Christmas everyone. May next year be a relief. Glad to see the warmth and greenery. 37 right now... not a happy camper abt it and having to go out.
Thanks! Nothing I didn't already know, but it's good to be reminded on these cold, dark days of December.
I'm so glad I took the chance to live in California when the opportunity came, but I do miss it.
Rich Dad Poor Dad was the most eye opening book that I have ever read! Assets vs Liabilities are key. It literally changed my perspective and my life. Thank you for sharing some sunshine! I'm in freezing cold Idaho right now. :)
I disagree with your choice of word, poverty, to describe your lifestyle. At best you are a minimalist. Poverty is a state of not having enough. You are smart, resourceful and you live your life on your terms. I see you as a leader, challenging the current status quo of having it all right away. Keep it up.
I agree. I live the same, only not quite as focused on spending "nothing" or "almost nothing". Im just easily contented by less. Im not as impressed with her "living on almost nothing". Im more impressed that she is happy in her life, her space and her choices despite not spending a lot of money - if that makes sense. Poverty is being poor and going without. She does not go without eating, housing, heating, clothing, transportation or basic necessities. But I do totally understand what she meant by her statement.
In some ways she is a minimalist but she lives by Frugality. She has used bulk buying to lower her food costs. Most people wouldn’t define a minimalist as having 50lb of oatmeal. She has switched to just produce and meat so changed her bulk food but not to be a minimalist. Minimalism is an outcome of her frugality not the other way around. She is flexible and versatile. She has 10+ solar generators, 8+/- electric bikes. The bikes she will sell as a price point meets her requirements but she has no problem with storing them. Not sure about her many generators.
@@kenyonbissett3512 I agree with frugal. Her lifestyle is her choice. I think she is very smart.
@@JudyBarrette smart, frugal, full of energy and determination. Working 2 full time jobs for almost 20 yrs is incredible, 10 I can see but 20, just WOW!
I so glad you saved this one for winter! I live in northeast and that sun looks wonderful! Great content!
I prefer not spending money also. I feel like when you leave your house. It costs you money , so I stay in. I’m also a redhead so I can’t be in the sun a lot. I just don’t have the need for more stuff anymore.
Always love what you have to say. Thanks for your inspiration and hard work.
Merry Christmas
Thank you, Prepper Princess, SAD is something that affects me when wintertime comes along. I’m from the northeast of the country and we get less sun at this time of year. I do everything I know to overcome it. This is a wonderful video of truth and has been delightful to see and hear you.❤️
Are you taking vitamin D and using a full spectrum led grow light?
@@kenyonbissett3512 😂yes, I am, and they help alot Thanks so much for the information.
I love that you saved this for winter! Great summer vibes ❤
Great idea to post summer videos in the Winter
Loved the summer post in winter! Reminds me of loving all the things you were doing and experiencing outdoors!
It really is unbelievable that your property taxes are so low in the really expensive state of California, and a house under $200,000. I didn't think it was possible to get a house under $500,000 in California. My sister( in the Southeast) property taxes went from $1,000, last year to over $2,000 this year. I am grateful that you told us, because I have to get another house. Apartment living is not for me.Neighbor upstairs intentionally walking back and forth on the hardwood floor with some clogs, or something, making a lot of loud noise every morning and night.
Mine went to $2,000 too. Just got my bill.
@@PrepperPrincessI’m in SoCal. Suburb of L.A. Foothills. My property taxes are $5K/yr. 😑 My dad just died and I’m selling our house FAST. 💔
@@PrepperPrincessMine went up too in Iowa...and insurance. The drought affected getting hay Bales for winter, so everyone's horse board went up!!
PP is in Northern California. But she found a house 30 mins drive closer south for $160,000 and in much better condition. So they are available.
@@kenyonbissett3512astonishing. I wouldn’t have believed it!
Great idea for summer/winter videos. I enjoyed it.
Love that you saved this video for winter! Take Care
nice to keep these back and show now water looks so beautiful!
The naturally harvested fruit tastes better because it is allowed to completely ripen before being plucked. What we get in the stores has to be harvested before it is ripe so it can make it though the supply chain.
Of course I liked your rant. All your rants are great!
So sweet of you to film this for your struggling viewers! ❤❤❤
I loved this, I had a similar conversation with a family member this morning. I do love that you saved this for winter!
There is a whole book dedicated to how the poverty mindset even affects education. It was required reading for everyone in the district when I taught in a school district where over 90 percent of the students qualified for free or reduced lunch. A poverty mindset is a real thing.
I learned as a child rent was like putting money in toilet and flushing it monthly. It was very precarious. Price may increase. Nothing fixed. No hot water for months waiting for landlord to fix. Cant paint colors you want. I hope I never have to rent again.
I liked my apartment when I rented but at the time rent was $850, the same as a mortgage.
@@PrepperPrincess I can understand that but rents now are $1200 or more in my area. My mortgage is so much lower almost half and will be paid off soon.
You are so sweet. I suffer form S.A.D. and even moved further south so I wouldn't suffer near as much. Mine is the worst from Jan until mid-March. Thanks for the lovely pictures of sun and beautiful outdoors. You are literally a ray of sunshine right now.
This video is great.! I'm sitting here looking out the window, it's snowing with total whiteout..brrr it's cold out..thank you ❤
You are probably happier than 90% of us. Foraging and being with nature is so relaxing 🙏😁
Love this! What a smart lady, putting a summer video during winter.
Loved that you filmed this in the summer, and saved it for now! Thank you.
Thank you for a super start to the day! Aussie Lady
The reason I first started watching your channel was because you teach us how to live richly without spending money! Walks along a gorgeous river pickng berries, a bedroom fit for royalty. Realizing how very little we need to spend to live in luxury and YES!!! It is a mindset! All the best things in life are not things and THEY ARE FREE! Change your thinking, change your finances!
Yesss 100% agree!
Great advice, now if people would only listen. It works!
I wish I had a friend like you. I agree with all your beliefs AND you are a great speaker.
Thank you Preppper Princess! Your videos are informative. ❤❤ to you and the two beautiful furry ones!
sleeting and some snow here. East Tn
Lindy. ✌️🤟🎶🐾
Sleet and snow all day on and off in northern Indiana
Hello to a fellow east Tennessean!
new subscriber here!! i love ur content so much...straightforward and no bs!
Wow Nala nad Rocky are adorable together! So glad you both found her. Bffs!
Yes, thank you for saving some of your summer videos! What a great idea (especially appreciated here in the Great Smoky Mtns of western NC where the low last night was 21 degrees F…with wind 🥶)
That you so much for think of us that are house bound with cabin fever,it sure makes it more bearable for us too indure. But I keep busy crocheting baby sets too donate. I just got battery chain saw too get the long logs sawed up . But its rained and now the wind it whipping. Next will be making scrap quilts for the babies.
Hi Prepper Princess, Enjoy the summer day video on a cold rainy day in Seattle. Agree with you about restaurants. Their food is too rich these days.
Thank you for the burst of sun ! It"s dark , damp and cold here is Nova Scotia Canada Today 😊
You always make me feel rich emotionally. I love you and I’m about to buy your book!
Some great points as usual.
I enjoy the rants ❤
Thank you!!!❤
I love all your videos, they have so much wisdom & common sense. I toally love the simple life.
That’s so thoughtful regarding : u & SAD for others. 🎄💖✨
Love that you saved this video! Thank you!
being able to balance on one foot is a longevity marker
Pretty cool you saved the video for winter !
Thanks for your great videos. You inspire me so much
Mindset is everything when it comes to money as you rightly point out. In a country like Croatia, which is in warm southern Europe, those with a poor mindset will blame the fact that they do not have more money because they live in a country with a lower standard of living compared to the richest countries in the West. This is just an excuse. Firstly, most Croatians are not willing to work more than one job, secondly, 85% of Croatians live in their own homes and are not renters, in this sense, most Croatians are in practice middle class, but they refuse to admit it. I would say that Croatia is among the world's best countries to live in, our state has as little national debt in relation to GDP as Germany, and in that sense Croatia is among the economically strongest member states in the EU. Croatia has free higher education, the costs are negligible and students do not need study loans. Healthcare costs very little and the entire population can afford it. The tax on investments, property and shares and dividends is among the lowest in the EU. Greetings from Croatia.
Thx for the Info about Croatia. Very helpful info🙏
@@faithhopejoy5443 Thanks for the positive feedback, like
Prepper Princess, I have always kept costs down and saved and invested and today I have 2 houses and 2 apartments in addition to ETF funds and traditional funds and my own share portfolio, this was achieved on a completely average income. I do a lot of repairs on my homes, even my washing machine and my bike etc. to keep costs down.
I love reading these insights about Croatia. My father in law is Croatian. Born in America, raised in Croatia. Its a country and people I admire.
For me, the Poverty Mindset involves pleasure-seeking as a balm for the raw deal life has handed you. It’s Candus Bly (Wells) stopping by the vape store. The lonely man paying for a glamorous Ukrainian woman (or so he thinks) to read his emails. It’s a wedding-cake hairdo worn with flat Dollar General slippers.
Oh, this makes me excited for spring and sunshine! 13 degrees is the high here today in the south.
Love the dogs
Yes love the sunny video.
Thanks for a glimpse of Summer and great content. Also, I love your dogs.
Good advice and lovely river. 😊
A walk on a trail is the best
Hi Prepper Princess I get SAD maybe that is why I use my credit cards too much. Finally got a part to full time job as a caregiver. Hopefully that will help me get a sustainable income. I am in the poverty line too. So glad you are saving for your future. I hope I can retire in 10 years. It’s hard when I have to many bills every month. Renting is not the best. The tenant only pays the rent I will pay for the utilities and home security etc. except I have LA care and ebt for my us groceries. I hope to call collections to pay my final loan of $312 at my bank. I try to be minimalist. Stay well and safe 👍💕I agree I need to be debt free and I need to reinvest this is scary 🤞
Look at Prepper Princess previous video in the last month regarding her tenant who turned out to be a terrible problem. Prepper Princess has decided to no longer pay the utilities of the new tenant, and to charge the rent appropriate for that neighborhood, etc. Her reasoning, I believe, is sound on this subject.
Could you do a video on how to handle FRIENDS and RELATIVES who "make suggestions" on how to overconsume and spend all your savings? "You should buy this. Get a nicer (whatever)." Remember, these are people you don't want to lose in your life or ignore!
Nope. I get those comments every day and you couldn’t beat it into their brains if you try. Most people believe the only purpose of money is to spend every penny.
A rich mentality: live below your means and invest the difference. That’s it.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Thx for doing this, filming it and sharing it with us. 👍👍👍👍👍
This was the best of ideas, to save this summery feeling to winter chills. Thanks!
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
A 2nd book would be great.
I'm really admire your dedication
The summer video is great, what a lovely area.
12:05 12:06 yes! I totally agree 💯, too many people have a negative attitude about work, basically doing things they don't like to do. As Nike says, Just Do It! I live by that slogan.
I need suggestions on what to invest in. I never have and it’s scary!!
fun to see the summer sun!