Being frugal is a wonderful thing. It is at the foundation of a solid financial plan. Of course, there are other, more important things, than money in the world. It’s in this realm that I’ve found one of the few downsides of being frugal: spenders guilt.

I really do feel guilty spending money. I know that each dollar would be best saved or invested so that it might grow. That doesn’t mean that every dollar must be used as such. As with any endeavor that’s difficult, and living a frugal life is difficult, a small indulgence might make the end goal more achievable.

So be sure to allocate yourself some fun money that you can spend without feeling guilty. Doing so, as long as you keep it to a reasonably small amount, may give just the fix you need to keep living your frugal lifestyle.