"I don't have a fully-funded emergency account yet! Did I really need that dinner?"
"That food went bad in my fridge, what a waste! I could have used that money to put towards my Roth IRA."
"That candy bar from the vending machine was delicious, but did I really need it?"
"Why do I drink? I spend money and feel gross the next day. But I did have a great night with some friends."
This internal struggle can be exhausting. I need to find a way to remind myself to step back and take a breather. If I saved every penny I would be a miserable person. I need fun in my life and fun often costs money. I have to learn how to forgive myself to spending money. I not only have to find the balance between spending and saving, but I need to find the balance between spending and getting frustrated and spending and enjoying the experience spending gave me. Wouldn't it be great if I could just snap my fingers and find that balance?
4 comments:
I often feel the exact same way. I stress myself out far to much - and in the process stress my partner out.
I too need to find balance.
You know, awhile ago I was beating myself up about spending money when I had to step back and take a breath. A look at the whole situation. I know I waste money but I need to realize that I also save money. And I've been doing alot better than I was, even six months ago when I started this journey. You do an awesome job at finances, just remember to treat yourself too.
Heheh, you sound like me! I always have those questions running around my head!
It makes me feel better that I'm not the only one who feels guilty!
I know what you mean. I feel like such a scrooge sometimes, and bf teases me for being miserly or "tight". But OTOH I have spells of somewhat 'looser' spending which usually for us involves splurging on eating out :)
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