• IninewCrow@lemmy.ca
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    5 hours ago

    Constantly thinking of finances

    • how much is it?
    • do I need it?
    • can I afford it?
    • should I just forget about it? … yeah forget about it
    • Pringles@sopuli.xyz
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      2 hours ago

      This is really more about financial stress rather than adulthood. I was constantly on the verge of being broke until I became an adult and started working and (eventually) got a well paid job. Somewhat pedantic, I know, but financial stress is not an integral part of adulthood.

    • Clent@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      4 hours ago

      • do I need it?

      Start there. If it’s not clearly a no, repeat multiple times over several weeks and one can quickly learn when to spent time thinking about these things.

      • WFH@lemmy.zip
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        46 minutes ago

        Being an adult doesn’t mean you’re only entitled to buy stuff you need. Don’t forget to treat yourself or others once in a while if you can afford it and it’s something you really want.

      • Elvith Ma'for@feddit.org
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        2 hours ago

        Closely followed by:

        • Why didn’t I buy this earlier? This is such a time save/practical thing/now I really need it but its costs are tripled!