<prompt> Human: Little background because I feel like it will clarify a bit.I am a 19 year old male, I spend like one as well.No financial obligations except for gas. 220monthBringing in around 2kmonth this summer.I always catch myself wanting to purchase thing I dont really need and I dont want to start a trend for myself for the future.Any tips?  <response>: Before making purchases, I translate the dollar amount of what Im buying into the hours I would have worked to earn that amount. For example, buying dinner might be the equivalent of 2.5 hours of working. It generally encourages me to better consider the value of what Im buying and steers me away from what I dont need. I also try to avoid online shopping or using my debit card too much; I tend to spend less when Im paying with cash. 