The festive season is here again and shopping malls races to hold a Grand Sale. So there you are, allocating some budget and off you go for a shopping spree. But most of the time, you will go over-board with your purchases and end up buying more than what you can afford. Sounds familiar?

This scenario happened year after year to so many people around the globe. But with some help, you can save yourself from being another shopping spree victim. Here are some tips on how to NOT shop until you drop.

1) Make a shopping list
List down only the things you really need to buy and carry the list when you go shopping. Try as much as possible to stick to your list. Bargain items are very tempting. But if it is not in your list, leave it be.

2) Do not shop with empty stomach
The feeling of hunger will make you greedy. You tend to want everything that you see. Eat before you go on a shopping spree. You will have more energy and more rationality when you have a full tummy.

3) Shop during lunch breaks
Try shopping during your lunch breaks. You will limit your purchases due to time constrain. The more time you have, the higher chance you will be tempted with all those discounts and special offers.

4) Leave your credit card behind
Taking a credit card on a shopping spree is a major mistake for most people. You will assume you have more cash in hand and continue buying until your card max out. The sad part is; you still have to pay up the bills plus the interest later.

It does require some discipline to avoid you from shopping unnecessarily. Hopefully, with these tips on how to NOT shop until you drop, you will be more sensible while making purchases.