This is how you won't get pulled in the wrong direction!

Text FRANÇOISE SCHUKKING  Illustration SHELL  |  3 minutes

It may sound patronising, but it really helps to make a list beforehand of what you really need. Stick to it like glue.

Decide in advance how much you want to spend. This helps you become aware of your spending habits and prevents you from being tempted to spend more.

See something you want to buy but it’s not on your shopping list? Give yourself a day to consider it. You often find that you don't actually need that cute bag, fun shawl or handy phone case all that much after all.

Be aware of situations or places that trigger you to make impulsive purchases. For instance, certain shops or online offers. And stay away from them as far as possible.

With every purchase, ask yourself if buying this is really necessary. This will help you to buy only the things you truly want to buy and keep your impulses under control.

Would you like to check if your income and expenses are balanced?
And maintain your lifestyle while saving more? You can with the Bourgondisch Life Index (BLI) developed by Prikkl.