My Perspective Of Being Broke

When I think about being broke, the first thing that comes to mind is a lack of money. It is not only about not having enough cash to meet immediate needs, but also about the absence of financial growth for me being broke is a state where money is stagnant and progress is limited. It is living in the place where one's income cannot support dreams, responsibilities, or even the little comfort that make life enjoyable. Being broke is not always the same as being poor. Poverty can mean a deeper, long-term lack of resources, opportunities, and access. Being broke, on the other hand, can feel temporary, like a phase that comes and goals depending on circumstances. Still even if it is temporary, the weight of being broke is real. It's create pressure in the mind, forcing the person to measure every expense, second guess every decision and constantly compare what they have against what they don't.  From my perspective, one of the toughest part of being broke is how it limits growth. Financial growth is the fuel that pushes people forward in life. When money is flowing you can invest in yourself, try out new opportunities, and create a pathway for the future. But when money is lacking, growth is slowed or even paused. You might have big ideas and strong ambitions, but without resources, those dreams remain in your head rather than becoming reality. There's also the mental toll of being broke. It creates a certain level of anxiety that doesn't go away easily you start thinking more about survival than growth. For example, instead of planning how to expand a business or learning new skill the focus shift to how to pay rent, buy food, or cover bills. This shift in focus can drain energy and creativity, because when money is not enough, the mind spend more time worrying than building. Been broke can also affect relationships. Money has a way of shapping how people connect. Sometimes, when I'm broke, I find it difficult to spend time with friends of family because I don't want to appear like a burden. So I distance myself from people simply because I don't have the means to keep up socially. Despite the negative sides, being broke as taught me lessons to. It has shown me the value of discipline and creativity. When money is scarce , you learn to prioritise what really matters and let go of what doesn't. You become more resourceful, finding ways to stretch limited resources and still make things work. Being broke also reminds me of the importance of financial literacy that is understanding our money works, I want to save, and how to make money grow. In the end, my perspective on being broke is simple: it is not just about the absence of money, but also the absence of financial growth. It is a place where progress feels stuck, where survival overshadows ambition, and where opportunities slip away because resources are not enough to seize them. While it is a tough reality, it is also reminder of why financial stability is worth striving for and that is the journey I am on currently, the journey to financial freedom to break the yoke of being broke. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Picture credit: mine