Bangalore: There is only a week left to prepare for Christmas. And many people are either finishing up their gifts purchases or scrambling anxiously to receive presents. The entire city is lit up with festive mood, and the malls seem intent on tempting consumers to make just another purchase. Majority of the consumer population have this urge to buy just one more thing. They spy something online or in store and the very next moment they want to grab it. How many times you got excited at an offer and bought it instantly only to find it useless later? You have fought to keep your shopping under a budget but don't undermine yourself at the last minute by buying more than you need.

Here are some useful tips to help you resist the urge to keep shopping throughout the holidays.

Stay Away From Malls

You know it better that, when you enter a mall the stirring offers allure you into making more and more purchase. Why tempt yourself? Instead of spending your time in the mall consider staying back at home and prepare for the celebration. If you are receiving mails that appeal you into buying the product create a filter that deletes all e-commerce announcements. Simply avoid situations that might tempt you to spend.