Why Emotional Spending Happens (And What To Do About It)
Emotional spending isn’t a failure of discipline — it’s a response to stress, boredom, loneliness, pressure, or perfectionism. Here’s how to recognize it and what to do instead.
Common Triggers
- Sunday dread, payday spikes, breakup weeks
- Scrolling stores when you’re tired or lonely
- Buying to feel in control or to “fix” a feeling
What Helps (That Isn’t Shame)
- Set a small weekly spending cap
- Log once a week; let your Beast reflect your week
- Use the Confession Spinner or Emotional Receipt before buying