How to curb unnecessary consumer impulses?

posted 1 year ago

I am very lucky to have a chunk of disposable income every month. However, I want to invest and save most of it, because I recognize that disposable income can quickly disappear given the right circumstances.

My problem is a time old one, that I struggle with material desires, and how easy it is to treat it as play money.

Does anyone have any advice how to offset those impulses or otherwise make it easier in the moment to check myself?

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sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works

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1 year ago

I think a month is too long for smaller purchases, but 2-3 days is plenty. The bigger the purchase, the more time you should give yourself.

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