#2: Even Steven
To deny ourselves of certain wants would be as silly as denying ourselves of air. Sure, buying things all the time isn’t a smart move, especially if you are trying to save… However, denying this need will get you nowhere. That’s why it is important to allow yourself the space to want things but to act in a responsible way when purchasing.
So instead of denying yourself the things you want and buying them impulsively, why not try something a little different? If you physically have the money to put away the same amount of money you spent on an item into your savings, then it it isn’t such a waste of money… Sure, you could have put both amounts into your savings account, but denying yourself certain things isn’t always good.