Can you give me a numbered list of ways to avoid using my credit cards? I'm definitely overusing them. If you could list some tricks and why they might work, maybe I'd be inclined to try them. I just don't like to be told what to do without explanation.
I've made a list of tricks you can try to help you get your credit card spending under control. You've got this!

1. Lock them up in an inconvenient location, such as a safe or in a file cabinet. Some people even freeze their cards in water to keep from using them! The idea is to give yourself extra time to think about the purchase before you make it.
2. Leave them at home so that you are forced to use cash or come back later to purchase something. This also allows you extra time to reconsider.
3. Close your account, but beware that this might negatively affect your credit score. You'll want to make sure you're not closing an account you really need.
4. Shred your cards. You'll still need to pay your accounts, but the card won't be available. In the future, your credit card company can issue you a new card once you've learned to control your spending habits.
5. Give yourself a shock by looking at the amount of interest you pay each year and the amount of time it will take to pay off the debt by paying the minimum. Your credit card statements contain this information.
6. Reward yourself for reaching your goal of not using your credit cards. Start small, perhaps by indulging yourself a little after a week of not using your cards - but be sure to use cash so you don't undo the good you've done so far!
7. Tell yourself no. If you've ever broken a bad habit in the past, you can use the same technique. If you use self-discipline to arrive to work on time, then you have the means to discipline yourself when it comes to credit cards.