Hi Jacob, this kind of stress is very relatable for a lot of us. Many of us handle it by thinking about our time and finances once a year, deciding how much is for effective charity and how much is for us, and then sticking with that for the rest of the year.
For example, I donate 10% of the money I make to charity, and I use weekends and evenings to relax. Some people have a different standard—for example, donating everything above what they need for a basic life and only taking one day a week fully for themselves. Ultimately it’s up to you, but setting some limits for yourself can hopefully make these decisions less stressful for you!
One further thought: you’re very young. It would be great if you could get a part time job and donate £1000 this year—you could make a huge difference for someone! - but it’s probably better to spend this year setting yourself up for a good career later on. Doing well on your A-levels and getting into a good university or trade program, so that you can earn a good salary when you’re in your 30s and 40s, will probably allow you to help others more overall than working part-time now.
I also thought you might be interested in this blog series which a lot of us have found useful, called Replacing Guilt: http://mindingourway.com/guilt/
Hi Jacob, this kind of stress is very relatable for a lot of us. Many of us handle it by thinking about our time and finances once a year, deciding how much is for effective charity and how much is for us, and then sticking with that for the rest of the year.
For example, I donate 10% of the money I make to charity, and I use weekends and evenings to relax. Some people have a different standard—for example, donating everything above what they need for a basic life and only taking one day a week fully for themselves. Ultimately it’s up to you, but setting some limits for yourself can hopefully make these decisions less stressful for you!
One further thought: you’re very young. It would be great if you could get a part time job and donate £1000 this year—you could make a huge difference for someone! - but it’s probably better to spend this year setting yourself up for a good career later on. Doing well on your A-levels and getting into a good university or trade program, so that you can earn a good salary when you’re in your 30s and 40s, will probably allow you to help others more overall than working part-time now.
I also thought you might be interested in this blog series which a lot of us have found useful, called Replacing Guilt: http://mindingourway.com/guilt/