July 16th - Make a list for gift cards
Jul 16, 2025
Have you ever received a gift card or money windfall and you felt pressured to spend it “the right way” or on something super special?
You either overthink it, save it forever, or use it on groceries you already buy every week, even though part of you wants to treat yourself. Or you blow it on something you later regret.
Here’s a better way: plan ahead by deciding in advance.
Make a list of what you’d really want to spend extra money or a gift card on, with no guilt or stress, just intention.
Making lists like this is a useful way to see how your desires shift once you’re out of the moment and able to think about these types of things with your whole life in mind.
And it goes beyond gift cards.
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Which streaming services would you actually watch, not just because they’re on sale?
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What kinds of clothing or household replacements would really be useful?
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What classes would you most love to take?
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Which memberships or tickets would be most exciting?
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Where would putting extra cash make the biggest difference?
Get your own worksheet to guide you through curating a list:
July 16th - Make a list for gift cards
