<prompt> Human: Im 24.My spending isnt out of control by any means. Im saving about 10 of my 40kyear salary and I have a 6-month cushion.But I do think that I fall prey to lifestyle creep. I treat myself to something expensive and then it turns into more of a habit and something I take for granted.A prime example is UberLyft. I started taking Uber Pool because it actually made financial sense. But now its really hard to wean myself off the habit because its so part of my morning routine.I think its partially because I have slightly older friends and coworkers who are more likely to spend money on things like slightly nicer furniture, gourmet food, or convenience services like food delivery.Im also a big fan of BIFL-type stuff, so Ill buy things that are a little more expensive with the idea that Im finally getting high-quality things because thats what adults do.Im in the process of switching jobs, and its very likely that Ill see a 50 salary bump when I do so. But Im really worried thatBut if Im worried that if I start making an extra 1kmonth, most of that 1k will go toward slightly more expensive presents and home decor instead of things that actually matter to me.I want to repeat, Im not spending above my means. If I was, I would cut back. Ive done so in the past. Its about being thoughtful about lifestyle upgrades and making sure Im spending on things that matter.Assistant: Whenever I get a pay increase I put half of it automatically toward retirementsavings and the other half I let myself spend on lifestyle upgrades, etc.Human: Its not that Im so worried that I wont be able to save any of that money. Ill set a monthly savings goal and set up some auto-transfers. It shouldnt be a huge issue.Its the other half Im worried about. How do you decide which upgrades are worth it and which arent?  <response>: How do you decide which upgrades are worth it and which arent?Thats a personal choice. There isnt a guideline. But some people will calculate how much something costs in hours of work instead of dollars to try to get a different perspective. 1000 for a coffee table? Or 100 hours of work for a coffee table? Otherwise as said elsewhere, will you honestly get enough pleasure or whatever from that extra item to really justify it? Or is it just scratching that itch that you want it. 