I'm not actually losing my shit - it's a great article on the elephant. Unfortunately, I won't pay $2/mo to read more articles (I know, it's silly) so I can't see it again. The site is a lot of buddhism information and that's just not my thing, but every once in a while there's some good mindfulness advise.
I do know that I'm more calm that I was a year ago. Being mindful isn't difficult but it is, if that makes sense. It's something I see that I've done for years, but now that I'm officially practicing, I notice the way it shows.
Unfortunately, like most, I struggle: anger is one of my downfalls. I can be both slow and quick to anger, but calming myself is sometimes the hardest part. Especially with people I know, except pedos - I have a seething hatred for all of them and they, and their stories, are definitely triggers for me - when people I know are just so stupid I'm not sure how they breathe, that will bring out ill feelings in me. And I find it hard to get over. I think part of it is knowing what I can do to help myself and calm my feelings, but either not being able or willing to do it.
Another thing that pisses me off is advice. When someone asks your advice in a situation and then they take NONE of what I said when making their decision. Now, that's unfair. Perhaps they did consider what I said but either it didn't work for them or they didn't agree or whatever. When it happens once, fine. When it happens twice, I'm wary. It doesn't happen a third time because I don't take the bait. Live and learn and avoid the triggers.
I've decided to put the kids' money into stocks. They're making $0.02 per month in interest right now and that's just unacceptable. I know I'm not a big investor or anything, but if I can make a little more than that, then we'll be coming out ahead. I've been reading a LOT of information, beginner stock information, following some stocks, seeing how things work and what's happening. I'm going to stick to stocks under $10 for right now just so I can buy more shares and be able to have a little more diverse portfolio.
There are various online brokers available but so far Questrade seems to be the best (actually I just learned that their great rate only applies if you deposit $5K or more). They've got the lowest fees and free ETF's. With having such a small portfolio, I wouldn't benefit from TD or any of the larger brokerage firms. I'm confident I can grow our money and make more than 2 cents. I don't expect to make thousands of dollars overnight - these things take time. I sit at home all day anyway, so I might as well learn something new and hopefully have more to give our grandchildren when they're adults. There is a lot to learn and figure out - anything involving charges, fees or subscriptions seem to be deeply hidden within their websites. Not shocking.
Well, I've been reading stock stuff instead of writing here. Now it's time for bed. I hope you have a great night. SWA
Toodles
I do know that I'm more calm that I was a year ago. Being mindful isn't difficult but it is, if that makes sense. It's something I see that I've done for years, but now that I'm officially practicing, I notice the way it shows.
Unfortunately, like most, I struggle: anger is one of my downfalls. I can be both slow and quick to anger, but calming myself is sometimes the hardest part. Especially with people I know, except pedos - I have a seething hatred for all of them and they, and their stories, are definitely triggers for me - when people I know are just so stupid I'm not sure how they breathe, that will bring out ill feelings in me. And I find it hard to get over. I think part of it is knowing what I can do to help myself and calm my feelings, but either not being able or willing to do it.
Another thing that pisses me off is advice. When someone asks your advice in a situation and then they take NONE of what I said when making their decision. Now, that's unfair. Perhaps they did consider what I said but either it didn't work for them or they didn't agree or whatever. When it happens once, fine. When it happens twice, I'm wary. It doesn't happen a third time because I don't take the bait. Live and learn and avoid the triggers.
I've decided to put the kids' money into stocks. They're making $0.02 per month in interest right now and that's just unacceptable. I know I'm not a big investor or anything, but if I can make a little more than that, then we'll be coming out ahead. I've been reading a LOT of information, beginner stock information, following some stocks, seeing how things work and what's happening. I'm going to stick to stocks under $10 for right now just so I can buy more shares and be able to have a little more diverse portfolio.
There are various online brokers available but so far Questrade seems to be the best (actually I just learned that their great rate only applies if you deposit $5K or more). They've got the lowest fees and free ETF's. With having such a small portfolio, I wouldn't benefit from TD or any of the larger brokerage firms. I'm confident I can grow our money and make more than 2 cents. I don't expect to make thousands of dollars overnight - these things take time. I sit at home all day anyway, so I might as well learn something new and hopefully have more to give our grandchildren when they're adults. There is a lot to learn and figure out - anything involving charges, fees or subscriptions seem to be deeply hidden within their websites. Not shocking.
Well, I've been reading stock stuff instead of writing here. Now it's time for bed. I hope you have a great night. SWA
Toodles
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