How to stop buying unnecessary things: try converting their cost into working hours

20.12.2024 17:31

From time to time, each of us wants to treat ourselves to a purchase. We go shopping when we achieve an important goal, when we want to relieve stress in this way, etc.

No one argues that it is perfectly normal to enjoy shopping.

But at the same time, you need to remember that spending should not get out of control.

An unbridled desire to make purchases can seriously undermine your financial situation, often resulting in significant debt.

How to stop spending money on unnecessary things

To reduce spending on unnecessary things, you will have to work on your habits.

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To start, try making a shopping list before you leave the house. Once you get to the store, don't buy anything you didn't plan on.

It is a mistake to think that another purchase can stimulate you.

“I’ll buy a new dress and lose weight,” “I’ll buy new sneakers and start running” – these techniques don’t work.

If you are a fan of online shopping, try this trick.

Put all the items you want to buy in your cart and don't go into the app for a week. After 7 days, you can come back and see if you still feel the same strong desire to buy these things or if they don't seem so necessary anymore.

Lastly, before you head to the checkout with your shopping basket, try converting the cost into opening hours.

Let's illustrate with an example: to buy a product worth 30,000 rubles, assuming that you get 500 rubles per hour, you will need 60 hours of work. Is it worth it?

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources