It is the 16th January, so I have managed just over two weeks of my challenge. I thought now would be a good time to see how well I am managing and whether I have had any set backs! The most interesting thing to me is that this non-spending thing seems to have affected my mind-set in other ways. I seem to just be taking things much more slowly, not rushing around so much, and thinking more creatively about things. It was the son of a friend's birthday today, so on Friday, instead of rushing to the shops to buy a card, I sat in my dining room and made a card out of foam shapes. I hope the two-year-old will be delighted with this train card! I certainly had fun making it, it was funny using the kid's craft stuff when they were all at school and the child-minders!
I don't seem to carry money around with me now - I don't bother going to the cash-point unless I know there is something in particular that I need money for, which feels very liberating. Last Tuesday, I couldn't find my cheque book and had no cash on me despite needing some for my weekly yoga class - something is telling me not to spend money! I truly have only bought things when I have needed them, apart from buying a packet of crisps on an afternoon where I had two pick-ups to do from school as one of my sons was doing a club that evening - so probably needed an extra energy boost! Oh and a second hand book from our local post office for 50p! The necessary spending has consisted of buying food and petrol, paying bills and writing out cheques for children's activities as per usual at the beginning of term. In addition to those expenses, I had a dentist appointment and visit to the chiropractors which were also necessary but will be less frequent. Thinking about my spending more has definitely meant that I explore my creative side much more and really don't want to spend at the moment - the packet of crisps purchase made me feel bad!
I still have a long way to go, but so far, so good. I will keep you posted.
Bye for now.
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