Do you also find yourself spending more on you payday?, or you approach your expenses differently?
In the past, I often shopped for whatever I wanted when I got paid, but since my economic situation is not good, I have been wiser in using my money, where I have to choose which items are more important and set aside money for emergencies.
You needed to adjust to make sure that you can meet your needs, at the stage where financial needs are increasing being wise is important, there are things that you can set aside and live without it just address things that you really need as you can continue your life not being bothered by those things that you want. With how life getting difficult from time to time better to learn the right ways of adjusting to fit for your budget.