With the holidays around the corner, shopping and spending are inevitable. There is a limit however! Do you know yours??
Here are the 7 deadly signs that you are a Shopaholic:
1. You buy things even though you can’t afford them
2. You believe others would be horrified if they found out about your spending habits.
3. You write checks even though you know that there is not enough in the bank to cover them.
4. If you have any money left at the end of a pay period, you feel complled to spend it.
5. You make only the minimum payment on your credit card statements (if you make any at all).
6. You feel anxious or nervous on days that you don’t go shopping
7. You buy things to make yourself feel better
It’s a vicious cycle! We buy things to feel good and then start all over again. But don’t let the holiday season feed your addiction! Make some smart choices and help quiet those shopping demons within!
Plan ahead! Make yourself a holiday budget and stick with it.
Monitor your Money! The simple act of looking at your spending will help you cut back.
Change your Environment! This is the most crucial part of recovery. Don’t put yourself in the middle of a mall during Black Friday. You will not be able to control yourself!
Make smart choices when shopping. Look for great deals on great merchandise and limit your spending. With these few tips, you should be able to survive the holiday season without falling off the wagon!
