Frugal vs impulsive

"Money ain't a thing, money ain't a thing!" Oh how i wish that was my line and that it were true. Sadly no. I'm just a student on a really tight budget who's desperately trying to master the art of saving which by the way is not an easy feat with my impulsiveness and love for clothes, shoes, jewellery and hair products.

At the same time I'm very frugal. Yes, frugal but impulsive when it comes to my fore mentioned weaknesses no matter how pricey. I'm a walking contradiction. But there are certain amounts i just will not spend. Even if someone offers to pay I will with no hesitation say "give me the money instead" that way i'll look for a cheaper item and pocket the difference or buy 2 things instead of the one.

You'd think after identifying my problem i'd simply have to work on it and become the ultimate saver but no... Unfortunately it isn't so 😢 self discipline is soooo hard. Having to resist all the nice things around me is something I need a divine intervention for. (Lord give me strength 🙏)

I thought about looking online and in a few books on tips on how to best save and share the link with y'all but time aaahhh I can't seem to have enough but once i find a few things i'll share 'em. And hopefully i'll put em in practice. First step, put away all liquid cash on me and give my bank cards to someone far away from me *done* There, that should hold me for a while 'til i find a way around my impulsiveness. And to all my frugal peoples shall we turn away from the overpriced yet oh so lovely boutiques and let's march on to the thrift stands.... wait.... no... can't do that. Should've thought this through before ridding myself of all currency *sigh*

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