Day 9: Limiting Impulse Buys
Activity: Understand common triggers for impulse buying and develop strategies to avoid them. Task: Set a 24-hour rule where you wait a full day before making a non-essential purchase. List any purchases you avoid over the next few days by using this rule. Journal Tracker: Answer the following: How does this waiting period change your perception of impulse buys? What strategies can you use to keep impulse buying in check? Instructions: Reflect on why it’s tempting to make unplanned purchases and how delaying gratification can support your goals. Write down specific situations or stores where you're more likely to make impulse buys.