I’ve always wondered how I can resist making huge purchases for my car. I’ve literally spent thousands for car accessories and maintenance. Though I was already given a discount card for my purchases for being a loyal customer of several stores, I still manage to spend more than what I earn monthly. It was never a problem until I received demand letters from my card companies that I’m way overdue with my monthly payments. I was so worried that I seek help from my friends. All my friends advised that I undergo therapy as the whole thing is no longer healthy for me.
I went to a psychologist that my friend recommended and as part of the therapy session, they brought me to the nearest second hand store they picked out a used bike for me. It was dead ugly and almost useless. The psychologist said that I should take care of the used bike without spending a penny. She said as part of the therapy, I should avoid using my car at all cost. I also avoided seeing it for the whole duration of the therapy.
It was a little tough at first because I’m so attached with my car that I would literally peek at the garage when I’m about to bike my way to work. It was like a nightmare having to bike to and from work, its a nauseating feeling that I manage to control as time passed by. My friends assisted me with cleaning the used bike. Every week, I would even bring the used bike to my friends house and he would give me some pointers on how to keep a bike well maintained without spending a penny.
Months passed by and I was able to pay off all my entire debt from my cards. My therapy sessions are almost over especially now that they have seen major improvements from me. I love my new life and I’m never coming back to the shopping monster that I used to be.