Don’t go to the grocery store when you’re tired and hungry
I sometimes fall into this trap. I’m tired from work and I decide to drop by the grocery to pick up a few things. That’s the perfect recipe for wanton spending.
When we’re hungry and tired, our bodies and minds are at their weakest. We are more prone to temptation specially because an urgent need must be met – namely to satisfy our cravings.
First, you’ll see the nice and bright packaging with a picture of a scrumptious treat. You’ll then think about your experience with that treat and then proceed to make a quick and subliminal calculation with the following formula:
I’m Hungry + Ooh I love this Treat = I Need to Buy This
From there it goes down.
Originally, you planned to spend $100 for a weeks supply of food. You get the essentials, the toiletry and then those thoughts come into play. Pretty soon you’ll be digging into your bank account for more or worse – use your credit card.