How to curb impulse spending

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Whether it’s clicking “add to cart” or actually physically adding the thing to your shopping cart in Target, we all know it’s so easy sometimes just to buy the thing without really giving it much thought. But if you’re trying to be intentional with your money, then it’s important to develop habits to help you curb impulse spending.

I’ll be the first to admit that I love when something we’ve ordered shows up at our doorstep. Unboxing, unwrapping, setting that new thing in its new place — all of that is such a dopamine boost.

And for me, impulse spending seems to come in waves. I can be great at sticking to a budget for months, and then all of a sudden we seem to be spending left and right. Something to organize the kitchen, puzzles and books for the toddler, an upgrade for our towels, a new humidifier, and a new book for myself.

It’s fine to spend money. Even on frivolous things.

But it IS important to be mindful about the money we spend.

And when we are trying to stick to a budget so that we can reach a particular financial goal, then it’s even more important to find ways to curb impulse spending.