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Try This Tuesday: Experiment with the "Rules"!
What if your spending rules weren't restrictions you had to follow forever, but little experiments to discover what works for you?
Sometimes the hardest part of spending wisely is making a decision in the moment. A simple rule can give you a default answer until you've had time to think.
For example, I love Pepsi! 🤩 So I could experiment with two different rules:
🅰️ Rule A: I only buy Pepsi when it's on sale.
🅱️ Rule B: I don't buy Pepsi if I already have at least a 12-pack at home.
Neither rule says I can never buy Pepsi. They just give me a reason to pause before purchasing more.
Your challenge:
1. Pick one spending habit you'd like to experiment with.
2. Come up with two different rules that might help.
3. Try Rule A for a few opportunities, then Rule B.
4. Notice which one feels easier, saves you money, or fits your life better.
And if neither works? That's useful information, too! Adjust your rules and try again. The goal isn't to follow more rules. It's to discover which ones make your life easier. (Think of it like an automatic default that simplifies your choices and reduces your need for willpower.)
When I was student teaching, I used this concept when buying "teacher clothes". I only bought black and white outfits. Not because I didn't like color(!), but it made it super easy to find outfits without getting distracted.
💬 Your turn: What's one spending rule you'd like to test? Share your Rule A and Rule B below!
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Try This Tuesday: Experiment with the "Rules"!
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