Greetings my fellow wazobia In life, there comes a time when one must face the truth head on. That is where I have arrived. For too long, I’ve been spending money the way a leaking bucket loses water little by little, sometimes even in big splashes without truly knowing where it all went.
My plans, peace of mind, and even self-worth have all been quietly harmed by overspending. I used to believe that I was simply treating myself or enjoying life, but in reality, what I was doing was making tomorrow more difficult while assuming control of today. Every time I got money, it was like my hands suddenly forgot what it meant to hold on. A new shoe, a phone upgrade, eating out when there’s food at home, lending to impress others, and buying things I didn’t need just because they were trendy. This are the thing U have been doing for a while now. And I have come to realise that the happiness was fleeting, they are all just temporary.
After every spending I always see myself cooking to regret about everything, staring at my empty wallet and bank account, wondering how I got there again. Sometimes I had to borrow money just to get by until the next paycheck came in. I continued the cycle as if nothing had changed when that income started coming in. It felt like being in a fast-moving car with no brakes, smiling through the window but scared inside.
One day, I had a wake up call. I needed money urgently for something important something serious that could affect my future and I had none. No savings even though being an undergraduate. Nothing to fall back on. only receipts and debts. That pain was deeper than any I had felt from denying myself a material thing. That's when I realized that my habit of spending too much money wasn't just a financial problem; it was also preventing me from achieving my goal of living a happy and successful life.
I now want to turn a new page. I want to live more intelligently than just louder. I want to be proud of seeing my money increase rather than decrease. I’m learning that real success doesn’t come from showing off or matching what others have. It comes from having peace in my heart, having food on the table, having some money saved for the future, and being able to assist other people when they need it.
To quit this bad habits, I’ve started writing down what I earn and what I spend. It may sound simple, but it helps me see clearly. I'm starting to distinguish between the things I I need and things I just want. I tell myself no now because my future deserves a louder yes that snack on the road, that fifth pair of shoes, and that trendy item calling from the shop window. I’m learning to buy things only when they serve a real purpose and not just because I feel like it. I now avoid emotional buying, which used to feel like a reward. I’ve realized that saving, no matter how small, is not just for emergenciesit’s proof that I respect myself and my future.
Source Honestly the journey have not been easy. I still occasionally experience the urge to spend in order to feel better. But then I remember the bigger picture. I want to own a house, start my own business, retire in peace, or help my family without feeling stressed out.
If I continue to waste what I currently have, none of that is possible. Remorse is harder than discipline. I need to take back control of my life if I want to stop spending too much money. I want to stop being a servant to my habits and start being a master of my choices. I feel stronger, lighter, and closer to the life I truly want a life of peace, responsibility, and quiet success each day I say no to unnecessary spending.
Don't give up hope if you're facing the same trouble controlling your spending as I am because every good decision begins with a risky move. It is acceptable to acknowledge the habit, but it is even braver to break it. Change is attainable, and you are not alone. Start small, consider the long term, and keep in mind that tranquility is preferable to short-term pleasure. Every no you say today is a yes to a better tomorrow. You are your future strength, not your past choices. Don't give up. Keep going, keep your eyes on the prize. We will win one smart step at a time. Thanks. By I.C.O
