Sticking to My List

Coupons can be dangerous (with great power comes great responsibility) or at least they definitely get me into trouble. There was a point when I would cut out all of the coupons from the paper “just in case” I bought a particular item. To some extent I might have even felt obligated to try a new product when I had a coupon. This created a big problem because I was spending quite a bit on items that I did not always use. I got a little smarter and started going to Doubledays (double coupon day) at Copps, but sometimes I did not buy sale items or I would get carried away. Finally, I got smart in my grocery shopping planning. I still cut coupons but only for items I actually use. Once I cut the coupons I look through the sales flyers for the stores I typically shop. A lot of stores have those same items on sale and when you add all of this in conjunction with double coupon day…instant savings. :)

According to my astrological sign I am supposedly an indecisive person — which is quite honestly true for the most part. Not only do I have a problem with the coupons, but I am a sucker for a good sale. Thus my grocery list tends to be very fluid. The other week I went into the store for milk and eggs but ended up with milk, eggs, fruit, vegetables and a host of lunch items for work. Although, I needed these items, but I was planning to get them at a later time. The next couple of weeks, I plan to work on sticking to my grocery list.

Comments

[Anglinia]

Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. I really needed to hear that.

[Maggie]

Hey Angelina, thanks for sharing your experiences. You have inspired me to move away from the idea that I am not good at managing my money to considering what it would be like to learn to become good at managing money.
All the best.

[Michele]

I've been reading your blog weekly and it's almost as if I'm looking back at an image of myself from a few years ago! If I can offer you any nuggets of encouragement it is these:

1. Take time to focus on you, and only you. Whether it is a particular part of your life, or a particular day of your life, every person needs to be their own champion. It sounds like you are so empathetic to the downturns for your family members that it is effecting your ability to reach YOUR goals.

2. Take some ownership and PRIDE in what you are doing for yourself. Do you think that if we asked your family members if they would want you to forego improving yourself so that you could be there for them, that they would want you to do that?

In a time of trials and tribulations in a family, a lot of times the people that are struggling NEED to have someone successful to look toward as a beacon of HOPE. Keep your chin up, and keep up the good work! You're doing great!