Reframe your purchase to something you love
I try to frame my purchases with the two discretionary spends I love most – food and travel! If I’m about to purchase something for $60 online, I will always reframe my purchase with what else could I spend this on?
- Checking luggage guilt-free.
- A fun night out at the new restaurant I’ve wanted to try but a wee bit expensive.
- Booking the slightly nicer AirBnB for my next trip.
- Invest
Let’s be real here! Sometimes no matter how I reframe the purchase, I still want that item. But, I feel so good knowing that I paused and made sure this purchase would really bring me joy.
Suppose you find yourself saying “meh, I’ll pass”. Nice work! Be proud of yourself for walking away. Acknowledge that you just passed on a purchase because you would rather spend it on something else you love.