- Before you grab your phone, laptop or hit the shops, make a list of which items you need.
- Once you're in the shop, keep looking for that particular item. Don't let yourself get side tracked :-) Not easy but remember, marketing is designed to get you side tracked.
- Don't use a payment card or credit card. Just use cash and keep to that amount. This way you can't maximize your budget and feel guilty afterwards.
- Shop sale items when you have to watch your budget.
- Ask yourself would I wear it?
Although sale shopping is wise, it is important not to let price completely determine your purchase.
Very often we buy a size too big or too small because it is a great bargain. However, next week you won't remember the price and wear or not wear the item because it matches those shoes or because it's comfortable etc :-)
