156. How I Have Upgraded My Life + The Little Things That Make My Day Better (no lifestyle creep)

Over the last decade, I have very intentionally upgraded different areas of my life - from where I live, to how I spend my time, to the small daily habits that shape my routine. In this episode, I’m walking through the upgrades that have genuinely made a difference, without falling into the trap of lifestyle creep. he goal is to understand what actually improves your life and making intentional decisions from that place. If you are trying to refine your lifestyle without losing control of your finances, this episode will give you a clear framework for doing that.We cover:👉🏻 The big upgrades that changed my quality of life👉🏻 Daily habits that improved my energy, focus, and routines👉🏻 Small purchases that make everyday life feel better👉🏻 How my approach to spending has evolved over timeOther Episodes/References Mentioned:Living Alone: https://youtu.be/0rmaioROGcIFI/RE Video: https://youtu.be/0cH7vduRWREOura Ring: https://youtu.be/epFtBNTTZq4How I Cleared My Skin: https://youtu.be/zRZGwoX0BDEPlanning Vlog: https://youtu.be/-aJTHTm_4_4Subscribe to Beyond Your Budget:https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.substack.com/p/your-personal-finance-starter-kitBREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template💸 FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template💸 RENT VS. BUY CALCULATORhttps://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator💳 Tools + Cards I Use:Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcHSoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysaAmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/2rkrysw2Bilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33aBlue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2acAll Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa💸 My ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaalloccaTIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Why I think about lifestyle upgrades differently02:00 – Avoiding lifestyle creep while still upgrading your life05:30 – Living alone and prioritizing your space10:00 – Investing in your sleep and home environment14:00 – Coffee setup and daily rituals17:30 – Knowing your financial independence numbers20:30 – Decentering work from your identity24:30 – Wellness upgrades (Oura ring, skincare)30:00 – Daily habits that changed my routine42:00 – Small products that elevate everyday life