Tired Of Overspending Via UPI? Sania Mirza's Sister Has A Surprisingly Simple Fix

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Anam Mirza, sister of tennis star Sania Mirza, shared that she has stopped using UPI apps like Google Pay to avoid overspending.
Apps like Google Pay have made payments incredibly convenient, eliminating the need to carry cash. From shopping to dining, you can pay for almost anything with just your phone, anywhere in the country. However, this convenience has a downside; many people find themselves spending more than they intended.
Recently, Anam Mirza, sister of tennis star Sania Mirza, revealed that she has stopped using UPI apps like Google Pay in an effort to curb unnecessary spending and manage her finances more mindfully.
At first, it was difficult because she would go to cafes without any cash or cards and had to ask friends to pay for her. After initial challenges, she got used to it and saw that without the app, she wasn't spending money without thinking.
Taking to her Instagram, Anam said, 'This year, I stopped using Google Pay. No UPI, no instant payment. So this year, I emptied my UPI account, deleted my UPI apps, no balance, nothing to scan. At first, it was annoying. I have walked into cafes without a card or cash. I have asked my friends to buy me coffee. Honestly, we've all forgotten what it's like to carry wallets. Over time, I adjusted and realised I wasn't spending randomly anymore."
'The physical act of paying, handing over cash or cards, made it feel like an expense. UPI made it too easy to detach. Little changes made me conscious of what, where and how much I spent. No UPI life meant more control, less guilt. Small changes, bug impacts," Anam Mirza explained.
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'Really a great change to have at this era of time."
Another shared, 'I totally agree with her. Absolutely correct. With UPI, you lose track of how much you spend. Even something like 10 rupees makes a lot of difference. I completely stopped and have better control and awareness of my expenses."
'Makes a big difference, been doing this for 6 months and oh boy we don't overspend now," a comment read.
An individual stated, 'Only middle-class people like us could relate, how convenient it is to have UPI. People should definitely think before doing unnecessary expenses, but deleting the UPI a/c for that is too much."
One more added, 'Absolutely correct to keep control of expenses."
While Sania Mirza has made her mark as a tennis sensation, her sister Anam Mirza has carved her own path as a successful entrepreneur. She runs her fashion brand, The Label Bazaar, and has built a strong presence in the industry. Anam was previously married to Akbar Rasheed, but the two later parted ways. She is now happily married to Mohammad Asaduddin, son of former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin. The couple has a daughter named Dua.