We’re a few weeks into the New Year. Outside of Winter Birthdays, there’s a cool down period for spending. The plethora of Valentines displays may offer a rebuttal. Technically, that can wait. Unless, your the type to get VDay shopping done early, there’s no need to put extra pressure on your wallet. That being said, it’s still tempting to buy frivolous things, because of the dopamine that accompanies it. I don’t think this is a good reason to fold.
Rather, look within your home and actually use the things you bought from other budget breaking trips. Two things can possibly happen. One, you’re filled with a sense of joy from utilizing something you felt guilty about buying. Two, realizing this was an impulse buy that is cluttering you’re space. If you’d rather let it go, figure out whether it should be tossed, donated, or sold. Here’s a way I’m decluttering to decrease spending.
I’m making the effort to use the markers, pens, and notebooks that I already have for journaling, blogging, reading, and coloring. They were wasting away in storage or just out of sight in a bin. Using these tools make me feel like I’m recharging my creativity. I didn’t have to spend money to do it. This is just one small way that I am choosing to declutter my space in a productive way. I’ve thrown away kitchenware that can’t be saved. This gives me a better idea of what I have and things that need to be replaced.
It’s not realistic to completely stop spending money. Currency is needed for supply and demand. That doesn’t mean our living spaces have to become dragon nests filled with treasures we have no intention of using. If you play your cards right, you can get some of that money back through consigment, yard sales, and on-line listing. If you’re looking for an achievable new year goal. Consider decluttering.
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