How To Deal With Negative People During A No Spend Challenge

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This is a time of great possibilities because there is so much to learn by taking on such a challenge, and you’ll have the tangible reward of increased savings when you’re done too! Double win right?!

Unfortunately though not everyone will be supportive of your new endeavor. There will be negative people who might not like what you’re doing, might not understand what you are doing or why you are doing and some that may even try to derail your progress. But how do we get around that?

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Well I know you don’t want to think about your friends being less than supportive, but it’s good to prepare for the possibility. Keep reading to learn some great tips for dealing with negative people during your no spend challenge. 

What to Expect

Your friends, family or co-workers could react negatively to your challenge or be unsupportive in a number of ways. Some may put down the idea, believing it’s not a worthwhile pursuit, a silly exercise or that you’re just wasting your time.

There may be people who will try to deter you from your goals by inviting you out for drinks or to go shopping when they know you’re trying not to spend money. Others may not even want to spend time with you because they wish to take part in only activities that require money!

Reasons for Negativity

Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about unsupportive people beyond explaining why this challenge is important to you and asking that they understand that.

There are a number of underlying reasons friends and family might not be enthusiastic about your new goals. People may be intimidated by your desire to save money!

They could be jealous or it could cause them to question their own spending habits. They may even be afraid you won’t want to spend time with them anymore. Sometimes people are threatened by the goals and success of others or maybe they don’t like change. There are many. reasons some might not be as supportive as others… it might just be that they don’t particularly want to give up their shopping buddy or bar pal!

What to Do

The ultimate decision on how you wish to interact with such individuals is entirely up to you. No one can tell you what to do but just know you don’t have to put up with someone who is unsupportive of you. It’s within your rights to walk away from such relationships but if you don’t wish to take such drastic measures, you may at least want to let them know how you feel about their behaviour.

In the meantime, look to supportive friends to help you enjoy some no-spend fun. Rely on the people who consistently have your back and reach out to them when the going gets tough. In today’s connected world, you can even find support and information online too. Virtual networks and groups are a great way to talk to people who understand your motivations and who can help you find balance.

Just know although your no spend challenge isn’t going to be a walk in the park, it shouldn’t be stressful either. Using these tips to help you deal with any negative people you encounter will be sure to keep you moving forward on your journey.