1.#Carry around cash. It can be easy to overspend when
you’re not seeing the full extent of your expenses. When you carry around cash,
your payment is tangible. Unlike with credit cards, you’ll actually have to
take the time and count how much you’re giving at the counter. This prevents
overspending, because you can easily keep track of how much you’re going to
spend.
2.#Stay out of the mall. There are many other things you can do for fun aside
from going to the mall. When you go there, it’s inevitable that you’ll spend
money. For shopaholics, it can be very easy to go from one purchase to another,
so beware. Opt to stay at home and read a book, or go outdoors at a park – any
place where you can be away from shops and stores. You want to avoid temptation
at all times, so this means..
3.#Stay away from online stores as well. You can buy and get absolutely
anything from the Internet nowadays. If you want to avoid spending online,
temporarily block online store websites from your computer so you won’t be
tempted to do a little “window shopping”. It would be even better if you have
someone else block these stores, and have them set a password, just so it won’t
be as easy for you to unblock these websites from your computer.
4.#Look forward to something else (aside from shopping!). When you’re drying
yourself out, trying not to shop, the tendency is to look forward to the next
shopping binge. If you find yourself doing this, stop and try to find something
else to look forward to. This will divert your attention from your addiction to
something more positive.
5.#Lock up all your credit cards. Let’s face it: credit cards are the culprit.
While they give us a wide range of possibilities and conveniences, they are
also very susceptible to abuse. If you’re trying to wane off shopping for a
while, it’s best not to whip out your plastic. They’ll only make it easier for
you to overspend
Later peeps!!
