7 Ways to Avoid Impulsive and Compulsive Spending

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Do you often spend more than you’d like?

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These are some of the methods you can use to avoid acting on impulse.

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The first step toward overcoming your spending habits is to realize that you have a problem and that you need to work on it.

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Ask yourself what the valid reason for your behavior is and take back control.

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If you want to stop your impulsive or compulsive shopping habits, it’s essential to set yourself up for success.

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If you believe you have an impulsive or compulsive spending problem, try to avoid using credit cards.

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As impulsive shopping is a very spur-of-the-moment thing, one of the best ways to avoid it is to set up a waiting period for yourself before every purchase.

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7 Ways to Avoid Impulsive and Compulsive Spending

Do you often spend more than you’d like?

These are some of the methods you can use to avoid acting on impulse.

The first step toward overcoming your spending habits is to realize that you have a problem and that you need to work on it.

Realizing You Have a Problem

Ask yourself what the valid reason for your behavior is and take back control.

Take Back Control of Your Finance

If you want to stop your impulsive or compulsive shopping habits, it’s essential to set yourself up for success.

Set Yourself up for Success

If you believe you have an impulsive or compulsive spending problem, try to avoid using credit cards.

Avoid Credit Cards When Possible

As impulsive shopping is a very spur-of-the-moment thing, one of the best ways to avoid it is to set up a waiting period for yourself before every purchase.

Set up a Waiting Period

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