Guilt-Free Shopping Spree

In my age, shopping is like a hobby. If I may say so, it is more of therapeutic experience, at least for me. Whenever I feel too low or not in my element, the one place to find me will be a shopping mall. Not necessarily shopping but just in and out of stores, mindlessly going through clothes. Some people may find it funny, that's fine, I might find you funny!

Now, coming back to today's topic, while shopping, there's a high probability that we over-spend, especially on things that we realize later is of no use to us. All of us tend to make this mistake more often than not, especially if you are a shopaholic like me.

Every shopper can relate to this expression and the movie!

However, in the last few months, I have managed to control my urge to shop by following a few tips and tricks which I am going to share with you!

1. MAKE A LIST

Always shop with a list. Most people overspend or buy things that they don't need because they haven't planned what they want to buy. Psychologists have proved that with a list people get less distracted and are more focused on what to buy rather than over-splurging on unnecessary items. So next time you plan to shop, make a list!

2. BUDGET YOUR SHOPPING

Always, always, always keep the budget in mind while shopping. This will only be possible if you have a list of the items you need to shop. This will help you keep an eye on your spending and save you from spending on things that we do not require.

3. DON'T OVERSPEND ON 'SALE'

Chances of overspending when there is a 'SALE' sign is extremely high. I am not saying that you shouldn't buy items during 'SALE'. If you feel like purchasing items from the 'SALE' section just keep your list and budget in mind and you are good to go.

4. PAY WITH CASH.

For the longest time in my life, I had avoided paying in cash because I knew that it will stop me from shopping more. This is a psychological act. When you pay with cash, it will always restrict the amount you can spend on shopping

I have spent way too much money in the past on the things that I don't use but now that I follow these tips and tricks I have saved a lot more money. These tips are a lifesaver and you can never go wrong with it.

Hope you like them and use them next time you go on a shopping spree and share your experience in the comment section below or on my facebook handle@theuralway or Instagram handle @theuralway.