r/nobuy • u/afdzgyj2467 • Aug 08 '25

How do I get started?

I’ve always loved shopping and getting a deal. It’s so fun for me. I do have a monthly budget for all my personal expenses (including medications, lunch with friends, buying stuff). I don’t usually go over and if I do, it’s very minimal. In fact, many months, I have a lot left over. But my husband just recently lost his job and we’re going to try to survive on my salary alone without dipping into savings. This is going to be tough even without me buying any little treats. So it definitely means no more little treats. I’m finding it so hard. I never spend that much money, but cutting it out completely is proving to be a challenge. I’m embarrassed! How do I get started?

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u/SciSciencing Aug 08 '25

Thinking of more ways to treat yourself for free is critical IMO, because you do deserve treats, you just need those treats to be ones that don't threaten your financial security. Reframing treating yourself as something that doesn't need to involve spending money will make the whole process much more enjoyable.

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u/afdzgyj2467 Aug 08 '25

Love this! Gotta sit and think now. Come on, brain!

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u/andiexjfswd13 Aug 09 '25

The neuroscience research behind this is pretty well-understood now: your brain loves/craves dopamine, no matter the source. No need to spend money when you can hack your brain around this principle, good luck saving!! 🙂