I (27M) spend money impulsively. It’s a terrible habit (impulsiveness trait). Things I don’t need like I bought a guitar and bass guitar when I still only have barely enough time to learn one. I’d throw money at new clothes I don’t need hoping it’s being me the happiness I want but end up feeling more empty cuz it’s just impulsive. I get caught up in the craziest and most unreal of “peer pressure” that doesn’t exist like that others will think I’m “cool” if I have the latest stuff, etc.

Then I buy coffee and fast food frequently. The little things add up very easily. I end up stuck in the same habits and stuck in the same routines with others, too. Fortunately I’m not dependent on anyone for money now, but in the past there would be a few times when I’d always hope my friends could let me spend the night in ways that, if I wasn’t careful, could come off as me taking advantage of them too much. 

I work a full-time job. Any advice? Do you all budget your expenses wisely? Achieve financial independence? I wanna be my own man.