I had a bad month at trying to achieve my savings goal. I'm pretty sure I used savings, not added savings. Part of it was my fault, part was too many unexpected turns this month. However, once I knew I was over for the month, I gave up. I just completely didn't care anymore how far I went. I didn't buy anything dramatic, but the little things added up quickly. I spent way too much on makeup. I went out with my friends. I started buying and couldn't stop. No one thing was bad, but all of them together added up. I needed everything that I could possible want.
A few days later I was really mad at myself. I returned a bunch of stuff I had bought and got back in the mindset of savings but most of the damage had been done. Manicures, pedicures, outfits I didn't need all had made it on my credit card. I could afford it, but did that make it right? No. I had goals I want to meet. However, that voice in my head is loud when she wants to be. Not spending money is a habit that needs to be practiced.
So what do you do when you make a mistake? I am still learning to forgive myself. Forgive yourself, return the purchases that you don't need and start again. Try again every day.
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