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Going back to my old spending ways

Oh I am so annoyed with myself, my spending habits are getting bad again, like they used to be (what got me into debt), I don't know why, but I am so annoyed and want to put a stop to it now.

I have been spending money on makeup, clothes, making excuses that I need them, lunches out etc. etc. Not paying off any debt, I never thought I would be like this again, I thought I would have learnt my lesson. I do not know what to do to get back into the right frame of mind, I find it SO hard.

Also, don't know if this makes a difference, but I am PA to a millionaire, and I go to do's with him, Ascot, Goodwood, trip to France and I like to look good and fit it, and think he has all the money, so must I!!!!! Rubbish I know!

Any tips on how to sort myself out? I have cancelled my gym membership of £71 per mht, but already thinking what I can spend the money on!!! Ggrrrrrrrr!!!

Thanks xxx
Became debt free in 2007 after having £15k of debt. Have been a stranger to MSE and now want to get back into my old MSE habits and save, save, save

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  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,238 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Name Dropper
    Why not do a new SOA and let's have a look at how you can save even more? Saying that just look at what you have managed to pay off already!!!!
    If you wantmotivation then how about setting targets and giving yourself a reward when you get there? For each £1000 you pay off treat yourself to a particular item of clothes you have been wanting? (Off ebay to make it cheaper hehehe)
    DFW Nerd #025
    DFW no more! Officially debt free 2017 - now joining the MFW's! :)

    My DFW Diary - blah- mildly funny stuff about my journey
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