Most of us probably have some sort of financialresolution to spend less, and save more.
But the idea of cutting back on spending can be abstract and hard to achieve.
Here are some tips to make your no-spend weekend a success.
Plan ahead
Giving yourself time to prepare is key.
Meal prep and stock up on groceries on Friday so you don’t need to go to the store.
You don’t need to be a great cook to makegood, cheap food.
Your goal here is ensure you have everything you needand nothing you don’t.
Search online event calendars and local blogs.
you might have fun experiences without spending.
Leave cash at home
Carry only what you absolutely need for the weekend.
Leave it at home so it’s not burning a hole in your pocket.
The temptation to spend “just a few bucks” could be too great.
Find activities in areas without too many shops and restaurants.
And if you planned well, grocery shopping on Sunday can wait.
If you find yourself reaching for your wallet, consider taking a beat and making an argument for it.
Otherwise, push it off to Monday.
You may find that your urge to buy the thing has worn off anyway.
Secondly, youll be more likely to hold yourself accountable.
Rather than feeling the pressure to spend, youll feel pressure to save.
The key here is to be casual, but firm.
Forany sort of restriction to really work, you better be flexible and gentle with yourself, too.
Otherwise, you risk financial bingeingoverspending or avoiding budgets altogether.
Forming ahealthy relationship with moneymeans indulgingthoughtfully.
Ask yourself, How do I expect this purchase will make me feel?
What do I want it to make me feel?
What feelings am I trying toavoidby buying it?
