Why We Spend When the Sun Is Out - and How to Keep It in Check

Summer makes us feel lighter, more spontaneous, and often... More tempted to treat ourselves. Between patios, festivals, seasonal promotions, and social media overflowing with summer "must-haves", it's easy to swipe your card without really thinking it through.

This reflex has a name: emotional spending - and it's especially common during the summer months.

Why do we tend to overspend in summer?

1. To enjoy the moment

"It's summer", "I deserve it"... These thoughts often help justify impulsive purchases - even if we didn't actually need the item.

2. Because we're overstimulated

Summer is the season of festivals, flash sales, colorful ad campaigns, and influencers jet-setting across social media. We're constantly exposed to spending triggers, often without realizing it.

3. Because we feel pressure to keep up

Seeing friends spending, going out, travelling, renovating, or treating themselves can create a subtle pressure: the feeling that we should do the same - even if our budget says otherwise.

How to keep emotional spending in check (without missing out)

1. Create a "spontaneity" budget

You don't need to deprive yourself - just create some boundaries. Set aside a small weekly amount for unplanned treats. That way, you're giving yourself freedom without guilt... Or overdraft fees.

2. Pause before you buy

Caught in the moment? Wait 24 hours. Often, the urge fades - and you'll realize it wasn't something you truly needed.

3. Remember: enjoying life doesn't have to cost money

Feeling good isn't always tied to spending. A homemade dinner with friends, a walk at sunset, a quiet moment with no notifications... That counts too - and it's free.

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Final thoughts

Yes, summer is made for enjoying life. But doing it consciously and intentionally makes it even better. Learning to recognize emotional spending is the first step toward feeling in control - while still fully enjoying the season in your own way.

Because a beautiful summer isn't just about what you spend... It's about feeling good - in your mind and in your wallet!