I need to stop being impulsive

Indonesia
January 9, 2017 1:36pm CST
Cleaning up and re-organizing my craft room today. Just now I realize that I have too many craft supplies that is not related with my craft works. I always want to learn and try different kind of craft and that's why when I go out for craft supplies shopping I can't help it when my eyes gt attracted by stuffs that actually not in my shopping list. I bought knit n crochet yarns, needle felting starter kit, fabric for cross stitch, tules, puffy paint, beads, glitters and some tools. Now I feel guilty cos I have not touched them since months ago. I bought them cos I was attracted and thought I would make something with them, turns out I have so many idea in my head and busy thinking which one should I do 1st. I ended up not touching them at all or I try make something but I stopped midway. I need to stop being impulsive, not only in matter or craft stuffs but also when I go groceries shopping. I was so tempted to buy this and that, and I will regret it months later when I find some of the food supplies are already expired without me have chance to use/cook them. Sometimes I did good by stick with my shopping list notes, but most of the time I did not. Imagine all the money that I spent for things impulsively, I feel so guilty cos some of them really ended in trash can or never finished.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
9 Jan 17
Go food shopping only with a list you prepare at home! Pay cash. Never use a credit card. When your money is spent, go home!!
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• Indonesia
9 Jan 17
I always pay cash when I go shopping. I really need to fight the urge to grab anything that is not in my shopping list.
@rina110383 (24495)
10 Jan 17
When I'm at the grocery, I just bring with me enough cash and stick to the needs listed on my paper. Then, hurry home so I won't be tempted to buy anything not included in my list.
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• Indonesia
10 Jan 17
That's a good idea, only bring cash enough for groceries. Thank you
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@cahaya1983 (11121)
• Malaysia
10 Jan 17
Guilty as charged, haha. I have to admit it's a challenge to stick to shopping lists, but I think I've managed to be more disciplined now than before.
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• Indonesia
10 Jan 17
It is a big challenge, and I'm trying to stick to my shopping lists too from now..wish me luck
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