What should I do to stop acting on impulse?

Question

I'll be influenced by a book I read and become obsessed with something; or maybe I'll watch a video on YouTube and become obsessed with that. I'm a bit worried that someday I'll blow a ton of money on impulse for something I don't even need, or something stupid like that. How can I better realize when I'm doing it? It's not exactly dangerous, but it could be in the future. Is this just because I'm a teenager, or could it develop into something worse?

Answer 1

try some weed it will make you alot calmer and thing wont impress you as much

Answer 2

Awareness is what you need. every time you feel the impulse of doing something you know its not worth it or good , just stop for a second close your eyes and watch the thought in your mind , put it inside a bubble and send it away from you . breath deeply and leave your mind in blank for a while , this is called meditation and it teaches that all desires are illusions , they are something you dont really need .

replace the impulse for a positive thought and continue with this until it becomes a habit and you can control yourself