is the desire to buy things that I'll hold, and hold, and hold, rather than purchasing things that are actually a necessity.
Yeah - this can be an issue for sure. I have this problem :D
When it comes to some things like a computer, if needed, it is needed - but I have been putting off upgrading mine for too long. My plan is - after Christmas! I just hope the one I have lasts til then :)
For these kinds of things though, there is also the investment side of it, as it is part of my work - so it is necessary, yet, even though I can at least claim the tax on it through my business, I keep putting it off.
At some point - bite the bullet!
Yep ... lol. EXACT same situation here. Tax write off and all. Yet... it was so hard.
Unfortunately, I still have to wait another week and a half before I get it because it's being built (almost done now) and then being sent. Ordered it on Cyber Monday. Feels like forever!