My wife and I committed to a 30-day spending fast after realizing we use shopping as therapy, but she keeps making 'emergency' purchases and I'm keeping a mental tally of every violation. The money isn't the real issue - it's that we're seeing how differently we cope with discomfort and I don't know how to bridge that gap without becoming the budget police.
More people experience this than they realize.
Removing the escape valve of spending reveals the underlying patterns of how each person soothes anxiety and avoids difficult feelings.
“Where Are You with Fasting and time — the reset?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.