I'm trying to stay in the savings mindset and while temptation is there, I am trying to avoid it. Kind of hard when you work in the central business district surrounded by cafes, a book/dvd store, a cd store, a gourmet chocolate shop, 2 camera shops and an electronics/computer store. And that's not counting all the restaurants!
I've found the best way to avoid that kind of temptation is to not carry money, credit cards, debit cards or checkbook with me to work. If I can't access my money, I can't spend it on frivolous things. Of course, my idea of frivolous does sometimes go a little overboard. My husband has to remind me that no, a new pair of sneakers when there are holes in the soles is not a frivolous purchase.
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Date: 2010-04-23 12:35 pm (UTC)I've found the best way to avoid that kind of temptation is to not carry money, credit cards, debit cards or checkbook with me to work. If I can't access my money, I can't spend it on frivolous things. Of course, my idea of frivolous does sometimes go a little overboard. My husband has to remind me that no, a new pair of sneakers when there are holes in the soles is not a frivolous purchase.