100 | Q&A: How Do I Stop Impulse Buying and Stop Giving In To Instant Gratification? - Impulse Spending, Impulse Buying, Impulse Shopping, Emotional Spender, Emotional Shopper

Snag Our Simplified Budget System! Today we're starting a special Q&A series where we're taking questions directly from you: our listeners, clients and fans! The first question is about overcoming impulsive buying and the guilt that follows."How do you talk yourself out of buying something at the moment? I feel like I am such an impulse buyer and I have GOT to train my brain to not thrive off the instant gratification of buying something because immediately after I always have a guilt and then I beat myself up."We're talking about:The need to REtrain your brain to find excitement in saving money and focusing on goals.How to change your spending habits .Why changing them won't be easy (we're being transparent).How keeping budget, goals, and progress in front of you will help you stay motivated.How to remove triggers that lead to impulse spending, such as avoiding certain stores or deleting shopping apps.How creating a more fulfilling life and finding alternative activities is key to reducing the urge to spend.How to recommend adding friction by making it harder to make impulsive purchases, such as deleting saved card information.How to recognize and remove oneself from the temptation in the moment.How to plan ahead for alternative actions when faced with the impulse to spend is crucial.Why your spending budget line item is key to prevent feelings of scarcity.How to plan and budget for desired purchases can provide gratification without overspending.We mentioned James Clear's book "Atomic Habits." Get it on Amazon.Connect With Us:1️⃣ Facebook Group – Join the community. Our free group is where the real talk happens. Connect with other women who are learning how to budget, save, and finally feel in control, together. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/facebook2️⃣ Automate Your Budget Masterclass – Watch it now, no waiting. This FREE on-demand training shows you how to set up a budget that matches your lifestyle, without tracking every dollar or feeling restricted. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/automate3️⃣ Budget – Grab our Simplified Budget System! You don’t need another budget, you need a system that does the math, makes the plan, and gives you permission to spend. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/budget4️⃣ Private 1-on-1 Coaching – Get a plan and a coach. We’ll build your full budget system together, so you always know what to do and feel confident doing it. ➡︎ budgetbesties.com/coaching5️⃣ Be on the Podcast – Free coaching, real convo. Come chat with us on the show! Get real-time financial coaching and help other women by sharing your story. ➡︎