At the start of this year I had challenged myself to spend a month of not making any purchases that were not a need in my life. The aim was to not purchase any frivolous products in an effort to be more conscious of my spending habits.
With that being said, maybe you’ve decided to challenge yourself too, and take on the challenge of not buying non-essential items for a month. Whether you’re doing it to save some money, reduce your environmental footprint, or just to prove to yourself that you can do it, I have some tips to help you successfully complete this challenge.
First, to be clear, when referring to non-essential purchases, that means not buying anything that is not a need. For example, clothes, makeup, shoes etc. The objective is to stop making impulse purchases on frivolous things. The goal here is not to deprive yourself, but to become more mindful and intentional with your spending. Take it one day at a time, stay positive, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip up occasionally. You’ve got this!
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