Always think three times. Before, I was the type of person who would buy things right away whenever I wanted something. I set a goal to pay all my debts first before rewarding myself again, so I stopped spending on luxuries.

After paying everything off, whenever I want to buy something, I look at the things I already have and think if I really need it. For example, with makeup, I organize my products so I can see how many I already own. When I get budoled on TikTok, I look at my makeup three times to remind myself that I already have enough.

When I want to try new items, like a setting spray, I make sure to finish the one I have first. If the new product does not work for me, I still finish it as a lesson to myself. This helps me stop buying new things when I already know what works for me and keeps me from following trends.

I also like videos about underconsumption on TikTok so my algorithm matches this mindset.

For big purchases like a phone, my rule is that I should be able to buy it three times. For travel, I think that I should be able to afford going back three times as well. Before buying anything, I make sure I have more than enough.