So, I have almost come to the end of my No Spend November and I have to admit that I fell off the wagon on Friday as it was Black Friday and I rushed online to start my Christmas shopping and save some pennies. I'm not sure if it's a rip off or not but it got me on a roll buying Christmas presents over the weekend until Cyber Monday and spilling into Tuesday...
When I went back to buying things, I felt pretty flat and didn't really enjoy it. I think I have actually weaned myself off the joy of shopping. I would prefer to go on a dog walk in the countryside, potter about or watch a film. What is wrong with me? I'm sure it won't last but I hope after this experience that I will think carefully about what I really 'need' or think I do.
That's the thing, when you don't spend, you get into a good discipline and it made me spend my time doing other things rather than literally spending money. I have pretty much de-cluttered all I set out to de-clutter in my house and can finally enter my Study and even have a rug rolled out in there now. I have either given away or sold books, clothes, etc that I didn't want or need any more and feel so good.
I'm looking forward to a fun December, spending time with my family and friends and being in my tidier house.
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