Most people have the problem for sticking with the budget they plan before going for the shopping in malls. For me l ensure that l carry the exact amount of money in correspondence to the budget and making sure that l strictly adhere with the shopping list.
What are your strategies for avoiding impulse buying?
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I too carry a amount that I may need if not extra. Of course now we can pay online so I rarely carry cash.
Impulse buying can be difficult to stop but I still do by trying not to leave the house with so much money to avoid buying what I don't need.
Impulsive buying behavior is a terrible addiction. I have suffered from impulsive for many years until i discovered a strategy to combat such horrible problem. I stopped using ATM card and stop going to night clubs. Now, i only buy what i need and nothing else.
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I don't check online stores as much anymore. LOL. Whenever I go there, I am tempted to buy something. I'm just focusing more on forum websites and learning new skills.
A very simple strategy to avoid impulse buying, especially reducing the frequency of visits to the mall, and I rarely open mobile apps for shopping, unless there is a need for something I need. Online shopping is one of the scourge that causes shopping addiction.
it can happen both ways whether online or offline. it is good to try avoid going into stores with oot of cash you might be tempted to spend it
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Keeping the money in a place where I won't have easy access to is one of the best strategies I can think of at the moment.
That's right it is good to avoid having cash on all the time to avoid spending excessively.
For me, the approach I take is to weigh all my needs and alternative uses for that funds when that urge to spend recklessly comes. Those alternative needs would always keep me in check not to be erratic.
I leave the house with the cash I really need. I focus on what I budgeted my money for. I try to discipline myself.
When I was young with less financial responsibilities and not much discipline with finance, I will often go for indulgence and impulsive buying within my limits. But not any more. I have financial priorities abd obligations. I follow my budget strictly. With age and experience, I am more planned and clear with my financial goals. I strictly follow the list when out fir shopping. Yes, at times I do go for small indulgences like a luxurious vacation of spa etc. I consider that as a treat for myself that I deserve after all the hardwork.
impulse buying is a very common thing and to avoid that you need to not check online stores unless you need something plus do not buy things that you won't use that much you can buy something fun for yourself but some things are just useless
Going out with a shopping list is a good way to avoid impulsive buying. Just make sure that you make the list that has only the things that you need and you stay focused on them. When you don't have a shopping list, you tend to wander around in the store and get tempted with things at sale or display. You end up impulsive buying. If you have shopping list, you are focused and finish the needed shopping soon and get out of the store.
That's right it you don't need a thing at that time it isn't even wise to check it out or you would be tempted to buy
