• Next time you feel like buying something online or offline, evaluate whether the product is a need or a want.
• Even if it’s a need or a want unless it’s an emergency, delay the shopping by 72 hours.
• Do not add the product to the wishlist on Amazon or any other app.
• After 72 hours, if you still remember about the product, evaluate the pros and cons, make a mental note of why you need the product and then make a purchase decision.
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