save more money and spend it on things that are actually useful/meaningful

Let’s be honest. I love to splurge. And unfortunately not on things that are reusable. I’m not even talking about buying clothes here.. I’m talking about buying food (read: Ben & Jerry’s. Which costs a fortune in this country) and beer and ???? I honestly do not know what else. There was once 5 millions (metaphorically speaking) and now there is nothing. Again.
I have tried to keep a ‘housekeeping book’ and note down all my expenditures. It did work. For about 2 weeks. And then I let myself go again. But mind you – this Phoenix will raise from the ashes! :)