Spring is the perfect time to make some changes in your life and there’s a huge trend right now that you should get on board with – a no buy challenge.
Impulse buying is destroying your wallet and your mental health, especially if you should be saving or putting that money toward something else so you keep giving yourself a hard time whenever you spend something. If you’re constantly on the look for the next thing to purchase, a no buy challenge may be the right thing for you. Here’s how to break it down to doable steps so it doesn’t get overwhelming.
Don’t Wait for Next Month
For starters, most people do a no buy month, but you don’t have to wait for the next month to begin in order to start. Just pick a date and challenge yourself not to buy anything for 30 days.
Browse Your Stuff
If shopping is a habit of yours, you’ll probably feel tempted to shop multiple times during your no-buy month. When you feel that urge, go through the things you already own and you’ll probably find something you forgot about so it will be as if you got something new.
Focus on Long-Term Goals
It would be too easy to spend the money you just saved on something else rather than shopping, such as dinners out, right? Don’t fall into this trap. Stay motivated by setting long-term goals that will be easier to achieve if you stay disciplined.
