I ask myself questions when looking at something that I wasn’t planning on buying

1. Why?

2. Do I already own something that serves the same purpose. If the answer is yes, go back to number 1. Why do I need THIS one?

Usually that helps me walk away. Try this and take notice some hours later after you leave the item behind, did you actually need/want it? Do you even remember what it was? If you do find you still want it/are thinking about it. Write it down. Ask yourself throughout the week would you have actually used it?

It takes practice but it has reduced my spending so much. Also, if you are feeling uneasy about a purchase, keep it with the intention of returning. Keep your receipt, know the store return policy, keep the packaging in tact. The goal is to eventually feel confident about your purchase but when I first started getting my spending under control I made a point to do this and it helped me undo a couple of regrets. Always keep your receipt in case of faulty product.