You may find yourself wanting to make purchases today to satisfy an inner craving. It's important that you don't judge yourself for having such a desire. Instead, you may want to take this an opportunity to go inward and find out what it is that you truly need. Rather than ignoring your feelings by finding short-term gratification, consider how you can truly satisfy yourself. Give yourself permission to fulfill your genuine craving. Remember that it is up to us to give ourselves what we need. While buying something today might make us feel good momentarily, it isn't always the best solution. Then again, perhaps making a purchase is exactly what you need to do for yourself today. If that is the case, then give yourself permission to do so.

When we honor our needs and give ourselves permission to fulfill them, we no longer have to look outside of ourselves for fulfillment. From the time we are children, many of us are taught that giving to ourselves is selfish and self-centered. We may even repress our true needs. In our attempt to deny our genuine need for love and attention, we may fulfill ourselves in unhealthy ways. We may make purchases and feel guilty about them afterward, instead of understanding that we deserve to buy nice things for ourselves. We may eat more than we really want to because we don't want to admit to ourselves that we deserve to be loved. Giving to ourselves is a loving act that is essential to our well-being. Feel guilt-free and deserving as you give to yourself today, and you will find yourself feeling sated.