Day 02: A picture of something you cannot live without

My wallet

I suppose it is incredibly obvious, but I never realized how much my life revolved around money until being asked this question of the day. I am going to admit that money was never really the most pressing issue for my family. In fact, I grew up with a fairly comfortable lifestyle. That has thus molded me into an overly complacent and lax-minded individual when it comes to finances. Spend away because someone else will always take care of it. This mentality is something I have come to fear.

As a New Year’s Resolution, I am aiming for more financial independence. No more magic credits cards; no more frivolous spending beyond my budgets. I am trying to reintroduce a mindset of discipline and control that will allow me to better manage my crazy spending habits. To me, I see my wallet as a beast that needs to be tamed. The less I use it, the better. Although at the moment, it is something I cannot live without – I am a slave to it.

I want to one day feel as if it no longer takes ownership over me, rather I am in complete control over it.