Nowadays, it’s hard to purchase a candy for only fifty centavos. It would be impossible to photocopy two pages with only a peso. It would be unreachable to own a car because the price of gas has constantly been costly despite whatever roll backs. It’s a challenge to cope with in these trying times. Below are some people who share their methods of coping with that challenge.
“Stop unnecessary purchase of junk foods and meriendas, schedule shopping of clothes (they can do it at least once a month), walk instead of driving if where you’re going to is only around the area, simple things aren’t hard to do, all you need is motivation,” said Edwin De Leon, an Angeles University Foundation student.
Javi Barrios, a former call center agent and a student, said that living beyond her means has become a no-no. Just like what Dr. Bernadette Dalusung said, “Live within your means and cut down on things which are not needed.”
“It’s always helpful to find alternatives that are of equal quality and benefit to the things I got used to. Sometimes it may even mean giving up the “wants” and just focusing on my needs,” said Ms Barrios.
As well, a Political Science professor added, “Set your priorities and learn to budget.”
“I’m also forced to give up (or just minimize) the habits that I have been constantly doing to save for the ones that are on the top of my priority list,” explained Ms Barrios.
