Honestly I thought I was a pretty frugal person but lockdown has taught me I could be much better. I have a low income so I can’t be too extravagant with my spending anyway but I still spend a lot. My pitfalls are coffee shops/fast food 2-3x a week, Dominos every 1-2 weeks, clothes for my daughter (almost always secondhand/discounted but I like to buy ahead and the prices make buying too much feel okay). I mostly buy own brand/cheap stuff in the supermarket but I’m tempted by discounts on stuff I don’t need or little treats. Sometimes random crap like candles. Basically a case of a lot of small things adding up. Also I was bulk buying before it was cool - couldn’t go into a shop for a loaf of bread without stocking up on other stuff even if I already had some at home (yes I have issues)
Since lockdown I’m doing none of those things except buying some treats from the supermarket, but as I’m not going often even that’s improved. My bank balance hasn’t been this high in months. I’m not missing spending money and while I do think I’ll go back to some old behaviours, I’m also going to be more intentional when life does eventually get back to normal(ish)
Since lockdown I’m doing none of those things except buying some treats from the supermarket, but as I’m not going often even that’s improved. My bank balance hasn’t been this high in months. I’m not missing spending money and while I do think I’ll go back to some old behaviours, I’m also going to be more intentional when life does eventually get back to normal(ish)