I'm really sorry to hear, Halliebeth. How much will the haircut be?

I ended up spending 20k on stuff in the span of a month. It really sucks having this credit card debt.

Here are my rules:
1). At the start of the month- I write up a list of anticipated expenses. It includes everything from my daughter's daycare, credit card bills, utilities, rent.
2). When I think I want something- I remind myself that the option will always be there. A better sale is always possible- which is a good reminder when you're out of the hallway.
3). When I do come up with a big item purchase- e.g., I just recently bought a queen sized mattress and bedframe- I make it a point to run the purchase idea by two close friends who know that I over-spend.
4). If needed- I have two friends who I trust and who are willing to hold my credit cards for me.
5). When I am thinking of being impulsive, I remind myself of previous purchases that I know recognize as impulsive and try to take a step back and see if there are similarities. This often involves runnning my purchase idea by friends.
6). If you are going to do something big- promise yourself that you won't do it alone. ask a friend to go with you.

What steps are you taking to be in better control?