Humans aren't very good at objectively determining the value of things. We tend to rely on comparisons. This leads the way to anchoring.

Putting space between stimulus and response, in other words, hitting the pause button, is a good way to bring awareness to our spending.

Focus your time, attention, and money in areas of your life that you have control over and that actually matter.

For many, having money when others don't is a source of guilt and anxiety. For others, getting money because of something bad causes guilt.