Saving money isn’t the only reason to walk away from a purchase. The Cashgab blogger asks, “What are you avoiding when you use spending money or shopping as a means to elevate your mood?” Some suggestions: a relationship in your life that needs repair, a new goal, a realistic assessment of a partnership or marriage, or committing to a long-planned trip. Try this technique the next time you’re tempted to make a purchase: put aside the money issue and take some time to explore the internal conflicts or desires that may be going on. It could be life-changing.
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Carrie Rattle is a Principal at BehavioralCents.com, a website for women focused on mind and money behaviors. She has worked in the financial services industry for 20+ years and hopes to inspire women to better prepare themselves for financial independence.