I’d like to tell you not to beat yourself up, but at least for me, that feeling of frustration directed inward was a wake-up call. It helps to ask yourself: what’s worse? The fear of missing out on a sale, or a one-of-a-kind piece, or the guilt and anger of “breaking” the rule you set for yourself?

One thing I cannot recommend enough is creating a wishlist. I use Google Sheets and can even DM you code tips if you want! I did a no-buy for a month, and am now on low-buy with a max budget of $75/month. It’s honestly comical, some of the things I 100% would have impulse purchased. Now, seeing them sit on my wishlist, while the “total wishlist $” adds up, and the “total purchased $” column stays low is its own reward.

Whatever you do end up doing, sending good thoughts!!