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4 Ways I Tackle This Money Frenzy Society – You’re Not Getting My Money
Businesses, advertisements, friends, family, strangers, vendors, websites, social media, casinos, applications, and even people trying to help you.
What do many of them want with your money? They want you to spend your money.
4 Ways I Tackle This Money Frenzy Society:
Boundaries
Minimalism
Self-Discipline
Mitigate Exposure To Advertisements
Boundaries
Charities and good causes are a perfect example of this:
Just because something is a “good” or “worthy” cause doesn’t mean you have to buy it. I don’t buy Girl Scout cookies every time I see them selling them, and I used to be a Girl Scout!
I tend to donate with the round-ups that some stores offer, but if I don’t believe in the cause or am not feeling it, I won’t do it, and I don’t feel bad about it!
There are many cases where people will try to guilt you into donating, but that’s not genuine donating anyway.
Clear boundaries will help you say “yes” to spending your money on the right things and “no” to spending your money where it misaligns with your goals and values.
Minimalism
If you’re a minimalist, you don’t accumulate, over-consume and buy unintentionally. Every purchase has a reason, and you never focus on acquiring more things.
Minimalism has helped me hone in on what matters most. I don’t buy many things, and I don’t have many things in my home. After a while, if you stay self-aware, you will realize that having more things is an empty pursuit; it’s also a waste of your financial resources.
Practicing minimalism will help you spend considerably less money on things and experiences. Everything you buy will be intentional, thoughtful, meaningful, and align with your values and goals.
Self-Discipline
The hardest part of managing your financial resources is implementing and practicing self-discipline. And what is self-discipline? It involves inconvenience, pain, and discomfort (at least up front until you recognize the long-term rewards).
Self-discipline prevents impulse buys, overspending, accumulating debt, and consuming considerably more than you need.
Self-discipline is having the strength and willpower to implement boundaries with your money. It means saying “no,” sticking to your guns, and not allowing external influence to get you to spend more money.
Mitigate Exposure To Advertisements
I will literally hit “mute” or turn the volume down when advertisements start. Why? 99% of the time, I don’t care what a person or entity is trying to sell me; I’m not looking to buy. The fewer advertisements you watch, listen to, and engage with, the less you’ll likely spend.
Constant exposure to advertisements does one thing? It makes you more likely to think about it, leading you to more likely buying it, which is why billions are invested in advertising.
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This content is for informational purposes only — not professional advice. Consult a qualified professional before making any major decisions.