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How to get your spending under control<\/h2>\n
Do you feel like you work your whole life away but have very little to show for it in your bank account? It might be time to put your spending on hiatus\u2014a.k.a. a \u201cBUY-a-tus.\u201d When you hit pause on mindless spending, you can train yourself over time to become more considerate about where your money goes each week. If you feel like you\u2019re consistently overspending, the good news is you\u2019re not alone\u2014and it\u2019s honestly not even your fault. Our consumer-driven culture is obsessed with getting you to throw your money away and spend out every single month. Here are some ways to rein in your spending so you can regain control and watch your savings account (finally) start to stack up.<\/p>\n
1. Scroll less. Save more.<\/h2>\n
Part of the reason we\u2019re so hungry to shop is we have ads coming at us every second of the day. Your social media feeds are designed to upsell you a plethora of things you never knew you always wanted\u2014but definitely don\u2019t actually need. And companies make it far too easy by linking to shopping features and by auto-filling pertinent credit card and shipping information. An easy and efficient way to put a cap on mindless spending is to cut off the source of these pushy messages encouraging us to \u201cbuy now.\u201d The fastest way to stop the flow of temptation is to set aside a week or two where you resolve to scroll less and set boundaries and time limits on how long you allow yourself to be online. If you don\u2019t want to ditch social media altogether, you can temporarily mute the brands that tempt you the most\u2014think cute dresses, bags, home decor\u2014whatever your main weaknesses are. Or go through your feed and do an elimination diet\u2014where you unfollow brands and influencers in favor of concentrating more on friends and family members than commerce-focused companies.<\/p>\n
2. Make it harder to click \u201cbuy now\u201d<\/h2>\n
Speaking of those autofill features, a sure-fire way to get a handle on your spending is to add natural hurdles along the way that give you time to pause and think, \u201cDo I really need this, or can I live without it?\u201d When you have to put down your phone and go off in search of your physical credit card, it adds a layer of complication (or at least annoyance) to the process that gives time for doubt, mindfulness, and intention to come into play. Disable the card numbers stored in your phone and on your laptop, and you\u2019ve already won half the battle.<\/p>\n
3. Enforce a \u201cUse what you have month\u201d<\/h2>\n
Thinking about buying a dress for an upcoming party or wedding? What about that little black number in the back of your closet you only wore once? What about the dress your best friend looked so great in last month? The mantra \u201cUse what you have\u201d is powerful and covers everything from frivolous expenditures to everyday household items. It\u2019s a great exercise and can teach you to readjust the way you think when it comes to shopping overall. Maybe instead of buying a lint roller this week, you can use the masking tape in your junk drawer for touch-ups. Tempted to try that new shampoo (with a cabinet full of other perfectly-fine shampoos waiting for you)? Wait until next month and see if you even remember you wanted it. Every time you reach for the Amazon app on your phone, pause and ask yourself if you already own something that does the job for what you\u2019re about to buy. After a month of reminding yourself to use what you already have in your closet and around the house, you\u2019ll have a head start on healthier shopping habits, and you\u2019ll teach yourself to redefine the word \u201cneed.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. Swap your stuff<\/h2>\n
One person\u2019s clutter is another person’s party clutch. Rather than dropping money on something you\u2019ll wear or use twice, host a clothing exchange. Pull together a list of your most stylish friends and have them scour their closets for things no longer in rotation. Your co-worker might be completely over last season\u2019s leather skirt, but you might have tons of new ideas for styling it. We all have pieces that are in great condition but just never felt right for us, and never saw the light of day. This is a great way to re-home (or re-closet) items without listing them for sale or spending a single dime yourself. Plus, it\u2019s a fun bonding activity where everyone leaves with a bag of new dresses, jackets, and tops to rock. Just don\u2019t forget the wine!<\/p>\n
Small steps make a big difference<\/h2>\n
Changing the way you spend can feel tricky at first, but it\u2019s not impossible\u2014you\u2019re rewiring your brain and habits that have become automatic (but aren\u2019t serving you). Start from where you are, and don\u2019t beat yourself up for a lack of savings or any debt you\u2019ve racked up. The trick is to take control starting today because even small steps can make a big difference. Trust us, the sense of accomplishment will last far longer than that super trendy thing you\u2019ve been eyeing.<\/p>\n
Elle Kensington is a lifestyle writer based in NYC.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How to get your spending under control Do you feel like you work your whole life away but have very little to show for it in your bank account? It might be time to put your spending on hiatus\u2014a.k.a. a \u201cBUY-a-tus.\u201d When you hit pause on mindless spending, you can train yourself over time to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":7394,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[44,19],"class_list":["post-7255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mind","tag-mental-health","tag-wellness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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It might be time to put your spending on hiatus\u2014a.k.a. a \u201cBUY-a-tus.\u201d When you hit pause on mindless spending, you can train yourself over time to become more considerate about where your money goes each week. If you feel like you\u2019re consistently overspending, the good news is you\u2019re not alone\u2014and it\u2019s honestly not even your fault. Our consumer-driven culture is obsessed with getting you to throw your money away and spend out every single month. Here are some ways to rein in your spending so you can regain control and watch your savings account (finally) start to stack up.\n1. Scroll less. Save more.\nPart of the reason we\u2019re so hungry to shop is we have ads coming at us every second of the day. Your social media feeds are designed to upsell you a plethora of things you never knew you always wanted\u2014but definitely don\u2019t actually need. And companies make it far too easy by linking to shopping features and by auto-filling pertinent credit card and shipping information. An easy and efficient way to put a cap on mindless spending is to cut off the source of these pushy messages encouraging us to \u201cbuy now.\u201d The fastest way to stop the flow of temptation is to set aside a week or two where you resolve to scroll less and set boundaries and time limits on how long you allow yourself to be online. If you don\u2019t want to ditch social media altogether, you can temporarily mute the brands that tempt you the most\u2014think cute dresses, bags, home decor\u2014whatever your main weaknesses are. Or go through your feed and do an elimination diet\u2014where you unfollow brands and influencers in favor of concentrating more on friends and family members than commerce-focused companies.\n2. 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The mantra \u201cUse what you have\u201d is powerful and covers everything from frivolous expenditures to everyday household items. It\u2019s a great exercise and can teach you to readjust the way you think when it comes to shopping overall. Maybe instead of buying a lint roller this week, you can use the masking tape in your junk drawer for touch-ups. Tempted to try that new shampoo (with a cabinet full of other perfectly-fine shampoos waiting for you)? Wait until next month and see if you even remember you wanted it. Every time you reach for the Amazon app on your phone, pause and ask yourself if you already own something that does the job for what you\u2019re about to buy. After a month of reminding yourself to use what you already have in your closet and around the house, you\u2019ll have a head start on healthier shopping habits, and you\u2019ll teach yourself to redefine the word \u201cneed.\u201d\n4. Swap your stuff\nOne person\u2019s clutter is another person's party clutch. Rather than dropping money on something you\u2019ll wear or use twice, host a clothing exchange. Pull together a list of your most stylish friends and have them scour their closets for things no longer in rotation. Your co-worker might be completely over last season\u2019s leather skirt, but you might have tons of new ideas for styling it. We all have pieces that are in great condition but just never felt right for us, and never saw the light of day. This is a great way to re-home (or re-closet) items without listing them for sale or spending a single dime yourself. Plus, it\u2019s a fun bonding activity where everyone leaves with a bag of new dresses, jackets, and tops to rock. Just don\u2019t forget the wine!\nSmall steps make a big difference\nChanging the way you spend can feel tricky at first, but it\u2019s not impossible\u2014you\u2019re rewiring your brain and habits that have become automatic (but aren\u2019t serving you). 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