Pay for your purchases in cash
Sometimes, you need to truly feel the sting when you buy something. If you have difficulty stopping your shopping addiction, consider paying for something using cash.
When you swipe your card, it doesn’t really feel like you’re spending money because you’re not paying for it on the spot. You don’t have to pay your credit card bill until the end of the month.
And the sad truth is that if you don’t pay your account in full, you’ll end up paying a lot of interest. So, you should stop using your credit card. The whole idea behind this retail therapy alternative is that you need to feel the sting when buying something.
Going to the ATM and pulling out money can also take a lot of effort. So it’ll be harder for you to buy something if you pay for it in cash. Then, when you feel the banknotes leaving your wallet, you’ll understand just how much money you’re throwing away.
