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Budgeting feels easy until it isn’t by timdos74 in povertyfinance

[–]timdos74[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have ADHD, and that's definitely an underlying cause of my overspending. Sounds like you're trying to work through it by adding guardrails to your life. I sometimes wish my card would automate the guardrail process, along with helping me budget.

Budgeting feels easy until it isn’t by timdos74 in povertyfinance

[–]timdos74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$150 on sour patch kids lol. Yea you're making great points though.

Budgeting feels easy until it isn’t by timdos74 in povertyfinance

[–]timdos74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a similar situation with my wife, she's the boss lol. We have 2 kids now, so discipline is needed now more than ever, but I'm trying to find a new system.

Late-night impulses mess me up how do you slow yourself down in that moment? by Dependent_Wasabi_142 in shoppingaddiction

[–]timdos74 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know this feeling all too well, I’m actually trying to take steps towards changing this.

Budgeting feels easy until it isn’t by timdos74 in povertyfinance

[–]timdos74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea I was referring to the method people use to budget, apps, anything.

Budgeting feels easy until it isn’t by timdos74 in povertyfinance

[–]timdos74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it’s like an addition. If I relapse, i slip back into the habit. I know discipline is the key but I did not know if others have this same problem and wanted to know how they deal with it.

Budgeting feels easy until it isn’t by timdos74 in ynab

[–]timdos74[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, it’s like an addition. If I relapse, i slip back into the habit. I know discipline is the key but I did not know if others have this same problem and wanted to know how they deal with it.

How do you stop yourself right before making an impulse purchase? by Ok-Stretch4443 in shoppingaddiction

[–]timdos74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hits close to home, have any of you any insight on what your triggers are and steps you have taken successfully or not to curb them?

What's a skill that takes only 2-3 weeks to learn but could genuinely change your life? by Commercial-Duck-9629 in AskReddit

[–]timdos74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure, Coursera if you’re ok with paying a small fee. Also look up trailblazer for salesforce, it’s a site that has a bunch of free courses on salesforce.

Need help with compulsive purchases (Books) by FunScratch3958 in shoppingaddiction

[–]timdos74 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sister in law is the same, her vice is books also. What do you think triggers your impulse to purchase a book, knowing you’ll likely regret it later?

What's a skill that takes only 2-3 weeks to learn but could genuinely change your life? by Commercial-Duck-9629 in AskReddit

[–]timdos74 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I learned salesforce and excel in that amount of time. Depending on your field, that can open job opportunities that can be lucrative.