We are creatures of habit, and it's really easy to get into the habit of spending money on things we don't need, and trust me we all have our weaknesses (mine is craft supplies). Advertisers do a really good job at convincing us that we need this or that, actually the word they like to use these days is you DESERVE, insert whatever item they are trying to sell you here. There is good news though just like spending can be a habit so can living frugally. So here are some tips to help you focus on being frugal.
1.) Set goals, when you know what you are aiming for you won't be wandering around lost. Write it out and place it where you can see it everyday.
2.) Learn to love saving/make a game out of seeing how much you can save. If you are someone who loves a challenge, challenge yourself to see how much you can save. Make a game out of it see if you can find creative ways to fix something that might be broke or finding it used for a fraction of the price instead of going out and buying new. Or maybe seeing how you can save on the food budget by cutting back on wasted, food etc.
3.) Count your blessings. This one is a major one, when you realize how blessed you are with things that can't be bought with money, suddenly that shiny new gadget that you've been eyeing isn't so shiny anymore. You could have every new toy there is on the market and still not be happy, because contentment and happiness doesn't come from stuff.
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