The habit of online shopping is hard to break. It's easy to get sucked in by the convenience of an item you'll buy, but then you're faced with the reality of shipping, waiting for it to arrive, and dealing with customer service.
It's even harder when you're already a repeat offender and you're trying to make a fresh start. But here are some tips for how to stop online shopping for good:
1. Don't keep your receipts or any other proof that you've made a purchase.
2. Cancel your credit cards and don't use them again until you have time to think about what kind of purchases you really need and want in your life, and how much money you can spend without getting into debt or buying things that aren't necessary at all.
3. Don't go out and spend hundreds of dollars on clothing just because a sale is going on (you've been there before). A dress might be only $20 right now, but then it will be $100 or more later on (or maybe never). Do yourself a favor and save up for something special instead like a trip somewhere fun!
It's even harder when you're already a repeat offender and you're trying to make a fresh start. But here are some tips for how to stop online shopping for good:
1. Don't keep your receipts or any other proof that you've made a purchase.
2. Cancel your credit cards and don't use them again until you have time to think about what kind of purchases you really need and want in your life, and how much money you can spend without getting into debt or buying things that aren't necessary at all.
3. Don't go out and spend hundreds of dollars on clothing just because a sale is going on (you've been there before). A dress might be only $20 right now, but then it will be $100 or more later on (or maybe never). Do yourself a favor and save up for something special instead like a trip somewhere fun!
