No Spending Week, Day 1

[dreamer_easy]

Having bought a bunch of stuff last week, I decided to try and not spend any money from today (Monday) until the end of next Sunday. The exceptions are staples (eg bread), fresh food, and medical stuff. This morning I saw the physio ($48, of which my insurance will pay back about half) and bought $8.75 worth of groceries. It's really more of an exercise in what Buddhists call "mindfulness" than in saving money; while at the shops I didn't shell out for a rental video, coffee and a snack, soy cheese, fancy bread, the newspaper, or cardboard for a craft project. It's interesting to catch those little cravings and just be aware of them - like taking your brain off automatic.

Comments

[drox.livejournal.com]

It's really more of an exercise in what Buddhists call "mindfulness" than in saving money

Kinda like your own personal Ramadan (to choose a different religion). Instead of a month-long partial dietary fast, you've put yourself on a week-long partial spending fast. With mindfulness!

I like it!

Of course, I'm told I pinch pennies so hard they scream, so it's only natural that I'd like it....

Is no-spending-week part of an organized event, or are you going it alone?

[kateorman.livejournal.com]

Is no-spending-week part of an organized event, or are you going it alone?

Frugality is a periodic madness with me.