I have been on a frugal path for about 2 years and I beat myself up so much when I stray from it.
Recently, I have been struggling extra hard with my depression. I am on medication and actively searching for a therapist but the waiting lists are so long right now. Anyway, sometimes it is tempting to spend money on yourself when you are depressed, so I ended up having two very expensive hair appointments (one for color, one for a keratin treatment for my frizzy locks). Prior to this, I had been cutting and coloring my own hair for about a year or so. It was very expensive, and while it made me feel better temporarily, I felt SO much guilt about spending that much money. I felt like such a frugal failure. But guess what? It happens. We aren't perfect, and the best we can do is to learn. Even thought I felt super guilty about my hair, I realize how much I HAVE SAVED over the last two years -- coloring my own hair, cooking meals at home, thrifting, fixing/sewing old clothes, etc.
Anyway, long story short, it's normal to slip up -- don't be too hard on yourself! Even though I am enjoying my new hair, I don't plan on making that a habit. Sometimes it just happens. I just wanted to remind you of that :)
June 10, 2021 at 01:27AM
