I will be honest, I dont view myself as indulgent, or greedy. I definately have issues of overspending, and also finding the most ridiculous reasons to convince myself that my purchase is completely worthy.
I must also add, that my purchases are not usually for myself, but for others, or for our home. My mind is a constant flurry of activity in things I would like to do, or things I should do, and things I NEED to do.
Today the husband and I sat down with a good, wise, family friend; who laid it all out and sort of put me in my place.. .or maybe put the flurry in my head to rest, and in perspective.
He asked me flat out-tell me things you NEED in the next couple of months.
I sat there trying to muster up something that I NEEDED. Surely I have come up with a list of approximately $6000 worth of things that I WANTED.. but really none of it was a need. I couldnt even think of a far-fetched reason that one of these wants could be moved over to the need column. And yes, I did try to think of them too!!
This thought alone has convinced me just how messed up my mind is. how messed up is my train of thought.
Here I am going day to day thinking I am teaching my children the proper values and encouraging them to be giving, caring boys.. but I cant even think of a time that they didnt get just what they wanted.
In an effort to try and curb my over-spending, I am going to focus on that sole question that I was asked this morning... "Do I NEED this?"
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