Finding it difficult to control your spending? Here's how to navigate the ‘no-buy challenge' and break your spending habits  Choose your following wisely. It's easy to become inundated with shopping and clothing content on social media. Re-evaluate the influencers and celebrities you follow and try to follow accounts that promote mindful consumption.  Change your shopping habits. Instead of buying unethically produced garments with a short life span from fast fashion companies, try to invest in pieces from reputable brands with high-quality materials, which will last longer. Ditch the impulse purchases. It pays to be organized when it comes to shopping. When grocery shopping, for example, figure out exactly what you need, write it down on a list, and stick to it religiously.  Lay down the rules. The rules of the challenge vary from person to person. Figure out your needs and consider your monthly expenses, and make a plan from there to ensure you don't get overwhelmed and give up too soon. Set a timeline. Figure out a time frame that works for you, whether it's a month or two or a whole year, be realistic with yourself.