This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Le Moyne chapter.
Tackling the Urge to Splurge
Overspending and tireless shopping can pave a glitter lined road to financial
ruins. At the fear of sounding sexist it pains me to say that most of us gals
have an unexplainable passion for shopping. Rather than beginning to drown
helplessly in debt you can start to grasp hold of your economic future. The
first step, after admitting you have a problem is action. These actions, such
as steps toward regaining tranquility in your pocketbook.
1. Know what you got.
Run through your closet, bedroom, and all throughout your space to see
what you’ve got. Spend time organizing and inventorying all your shoes,
clothes, and accessories so when you’re out and about you wont risk
buying the same thing twice.
2. Make a List! Check It 2x!
The popular list making apps, 2Do and Toodledo are both great ways
to keep track of what you need, so when you do finally tread to store
you wont be victim to impulse buying. Only buy what you need and
save a lil’. Studies show that men actually save 75% more than women
in their lifetime. Sooo we have a lot of slack to make up for.
3. Reward Yourself the Right Way
You gotta find healthy ways to reward yourself. Shopping in store or
online for an inexpensive accessory is a great way you treat yourself for
hard weeks work. However there is an even better approach. Plan a
picnic, host a girl’s night in, attend a free concert! Spend your day off
cleverly.
Pop singer Rihanna likes to get in the kitchen and try new
recipes when her schedule frees up.
Sometimes obsessive shopping can be an inkling of a much deeper issue.
Spending over budget, hiding the problem, and compulsive buying may
all indicate that you or a friend may have issues deeper than the pore of
an teenage boy during puberty. WebMD.com has a full list of these signs.
Overindulgence can be costly. Stay calm and fly.