<prompt> Human: Whenever I get my paycheck I relax my spending. Then as the two days are up I spend my money on stupid unnecessary things and I end up dipping into my savings to satisfy the desire for irrelevant things such as a random pair of binoculars or books I havent touched yet. Im only 18 and this is my first job so I wasnt used to having so much money, but that is no excuse I want to learn how to get rid of this problem so it doesnt cause frustration and problems down the line.  <response>: Yup, this is a common problem. Good that youre seeing this at age 18 and that you are thinking about nipping it in the bud. For me it also helps to just set money aside in a savings account as soon as my paycheck hits. Other things that may help:1. Know what you are saving for. Whether its to build up a small emergency fund Ill have some cash in case my car breaks downin case I need to see a doctor or to save up for a holiday Woot! Only 500 more and that holiday to Disneyland is mine!, knowing why youre not spending the money might keep you motivated2. Track your progress over time. Perhaps congratulatereward yourself when you reach milestones 500 in the bank, 1000 in the bank.3. Do allow for some silly spending, but have a budget for it. For example, allow yourself to blow 50month on idiot stuff. 