This reframes spending in a way that actually works because it replaces shame with self-trust and impulse with intention. When money decisions are rooted in clarity and peace, spending less stops feeling like deprivation and starts feeling like alignment.
It's not about killing the aspiration. It's about being honest that spending money on "someday" doesn't make someday arrive faster. Usually, it just adds guilt when it sits unused.
I like the idea of questioning does this purchase solve a problem, or does it create a new one. It's like remodeling an old home, if you put in a new kitchen, the rest of the house looks too dated, creating the desire/need for further remodeling.
Brillant breakdown on intentional spending. The shift from "Can I afford this" to "Is this aligned with who I'm becoming" really cuts through all the noise around budgeting advice. I've noticed when I started asking if something would still matter in a year, the answer was usualy no, and that pause alone saved me from a ton of impulse buys that woulda just cluttered my life anyway.
Thank you for being here—so glad this essay resonated with you. It’s great to hear about your story…sounds like the money saved and peace of mind hit 😁
This reframes spending in a way that actually works because it replaces shame with self-trust and impulse with intention. When money decisions are rooted in clarity and peace, spending less stops feeling like deprivation and starts feeling like alignment.
So true Destiny.
It's not about killing the aspiration. It's about being honest that spending money on "someday" doesn't make someday arrive faster. Usually, it just adds guilt when it sits unused.
Well said Frank.
I like the idea of questioning does this purchase solve a problem, or does it create a new one. It's like remodeling an old home, if you put in a new kitchen, the rest of the house looks too dated, creating the desire/need for further remodeling.
So true Jennifer—thanks for being here!
Brillant breakdown on intentional spending. The shift from "Can I afford this" to "Is this aligned with who I'm becoming" really cuts through all the noise around budgeting advice. I've noticed when I started asking if something would still matter in a year, the answer was usualy no, and that pause alone saved me from a ton of impulse buys that woulda just cluttered my life anyway.
Such a great share! Glad your awareness is benefiting your life and finances… as it should.
I'm two for two on substack today! Thank you!
Thanks for being here Gary!
Mindset is what I got of this emotional spending
Thanks for being here Lucia!
Thank you for being here—so glad this essay resonated with you. It’s great to hear about your story…sounds like the money saved and peace of mind hit 😁