Simple Happy Zen I tried this, when I started I would fail all the time. I just cannot appreciate to the point where I say “what’s the point”? But it has been a lot easier now since I started decluttering & minimizing. The process is making my decisions a lot easier than just go ahead and impulse buy. True most of the things- I do not need most are wants because I see others have them 😞. My daughter taught me a lot because she’s Into the 3 R’s. We bonded for a cause --reuse-reduce-recyle. My family calls it the 3 big R’s😊not just Eco-friendly.....to my wallet too🌍win-win😊 #thriftstoresfirst#usedisthenewfashion#sustainable#🌍#
I usually don't spend so much and keep my things till they fall apart, which is a yay... But it gets me into situations like now - new mobile Phone, new PC, new clothes - hello broke me 😵
I have done a no spend challenge. It lasted a week, then I bought something I didn't need. I want to try it again for a lot longer, but candy is my weak spot. I have been keeping track of the things I buy though and whether it is a need or a want, and so far a good majority of them are needs. Need to stay away from the sweets!😀
I want to. But I feel like I'm going to fail. And feel like a failure. I do not spend or shop much at all, but more than I need. I think I'll be brave and try. Next month. I want to save for a trip to the UK anyway.. loved your tips!
I diverted my mind on things free activity like reading , exercising and watching tv. I did a low buy for 6 months where I only bought things I ran out of and needed . I never bought anything not needed like clothes, shoes , accessories etc . I saved so much and honestly I did not miss anything . It gave me opportunity to use up a lot of things I spent money on and wasn’t using . The savings were so good. I will do it every year from now
I have a 'no spend challenge' everyday working at a Walmart! They put cute stuff on ridiculous low sale, that REALLY is a challenge! I just overcame a floorlamp for $5 that has called my name for 3 days! I used the tips: 1. wait a couple days 2. does it fit in the 'budget' 3. ask where it would fit in ur space. The waiting game made the feeling stronger to buy it. The budget was 👌. But when I realized how many light fixtures I own, I decided that No Need was why I chose not to buy. This is going to get easier, as I decide to ONLY buy consumables! Thanks Vera
Ah that's a great example :) I especially like the question about asking where it would fit. Sometimes we like something but when we bring it home, we realize we don't really have a good place for it. Thanks for sharing Jo-Ellen :)
In addition to the “need” or “want” comparison, I ask myself “will this purchase add to my ability to earn more money” or “make my life easier” and then I calculate the return on investment. Example: new video equipment.
I'm doing much better now... just this morning...I was looking for leggings... had been wanting a nice pair for a long time... was tempted to buy other things when I couldn't find a pair I wanted... resisted the temptation... decided to look somewhere else... found a pair I liked... bought them and walked away... very hard to do... but I did it... hooray for me...
Good job. Fortunately I've never been one of those people who gets roped into buying other things because unless I need it, I don't buy it. For example I'd always wanted to get an all in one jumpsuit/boilersuit as they are easy to wear and you don't have to think too much in terms of styling it so I just wanted one to throw on - I looked at the store to see if they had one I liked, found one pay for it and that's it. It can be tempting to look at other things but if I'm not in need of it, I don't buy it.
@@greenkitty82 good for you too...I am not tempted as much as I use to be...I always go over in my mind... do I need that... what else can I match it with... then I remember...I have a granddaughter that wants to go to Harvard...I will do my best to make her dream come true... keep up the good work...
peaches B- Georgia thank you! It's something we are all guilty of at some point and it's very easy to get sucked in so I think it's very good that you are learning the self discipline to control how you spend and say" I don't need that" and "I won't fall for advertising" so good on you. I hope your granddaughter gets into Harvard so best wishes. 😃
Hello! Thank you for the wonderful video(s). This is where my head has been at since i retired at the end of 2018. Our planet doesn’t need more junk therefore i am trying to be more efficient by driving less, drinking less (not while driving), impulse buying less and not eating out as much. Not only does it cut down on expenses but it actually is a good vibe by not having useless clutter laying around. If i absolutely need to buy then i will go to the used market for bargains. I once had five guitars all at the same time and am now down to one. I will sell the one i have if i decide to buy another. It is amazing what little amount people can live happily on. I hope you too find happiness in SHZ’s teachings. She is a truly awesome human and is a shining beacon for the human race.
I really love sugar free vanilla Lattes from Starbucks. So l invest in a bottle of Sugar free vanilla syrup and spice my home coffee. That really satisfies my cravings. I rarely buy Starbucks lattes anymore.
I have a client who is a compulsive shopper. It's killing her finances and she thinks it isn't. Fascinating how that happens. The behavior so deeply toxic. Thanks for the tips
Great 15 tips Vera. My Niece wanted to give up smoking, a friend told her to put her cigarette money in a jar each week for a year, she now has two wins, does not smoke anymore & is totally shocked at how much money was in the jar !!! Now I will look at Sales in a new brilliant way, I never really liked them anyway. 😳
Great video! What I do is a variation of “ no spend “, as in while shopping online,I put the things I feel the urge to buy in the shopping cart and don’t buy them right away. I give myself 2-3 weeks time to reconsider and in the end usually the urge has gone away and I delete the items , as most of the time these are the things I don’t need , but just want impulsively.😃
Sometimes I will “go shopping” online. I tell myself if money were no object what would I buy? I fill my cart up to the point where it’s ridiculous like say $1000.00. It makes it very easy to walk away because that amount is so far out of reach for me that it’s real easy to walk away from my shopping cart in the end. This may not be a good approach for everyone but it’s a fun game that I like to play.
I do a no spend challenge with food...the fridge freezer & larder. I use up everything I can clean them all out before buying completely fresh food again. It’s great for going into spring & before winter. Great vid 😁🇬🇧 x
I have all my clothes registered on Cladwell and that really helps to see what I have and IF I need anything - goodness, we all own way too much...I do the same with food now too. I make sure to use up what we have first and then buy....I keep a running inventory on my iPhone so I know what I have and therefore what I need and plan my menus for the week...it is nice not having so much stuff or more importantly being responsible for so much stuff...ownership has a price and mostly that ownership comes in the form of ongoing maintenance and worry...first it cost you money and then it costs you time, effort, management or just plain taking care of it....Hugs and as always ..great tips sweetie..
I spent a lot last month for festivities this month...seeing my bank balance is making me sad...but your video comes as a solution...I will try to make it up in the coming months....really really hope I can make it
Thank you for the video :) I‘m an avid online shopper since I don’t have many good (clothing) shops close by, but since I stopped impulse-ordering and let my basket sit for a few days and re-evaluate the items I order way less.
Not taking the credit card is a great tip! I only use credit cards for occasions like making reservations for hotels, car rentals or online shopping. It’s very easy to overspend with credit cards. Great tips! Thanks!
Actually when I was quitting smoking I did complete opposite of what you suggested. I went for smoking breaks with my smoking colleagues, it helped me to follow the same routine without smoking. Lately I didn’t need it anymore and stopped going with them. I don’t smoke for 20 odd years.
I usually give up some kind of food for lent but it’s not usually difficult, so this time I decided to only buy essential items. It’s the hardest thing I’ve done in a while, I didn’t realise how much I shop out of boredom!
As soon as we moved out we pretty much stopped non-essential shopping cold turkey. We started giving us a budget of $50 every week, taking it out of the bank and putting the remainder in a jar. We did not like going to the bank every week though so a month or two later we just stopped bringing the wallet with us and deactivated Apple Pay. Now a year later we can go out with the wallet and feel no need to spend on things we do not need. This was before we began to adopt a minimalist lifestyle and was purely financially motivated but now it has really helped with the process of decluttering and reorganizing because no new items are entering the home while we are trying to remove other items.
Great tips! I have a whole 31 day play list where I did a no spend month. It was very eye opening and stopped my compulsive shopping habit! I encourage everyone with a compulsive shopping habit to give it a try 😊👍 it works!
Such a great video. I have always been a bit shopper but lately the good feeling from shopping doesn't last long and then I get overwhelmed by everything I own. I will try some of these tips 🙂💜
Sales always seem to get me.. Yet when I do need something (like underwear, socks), I can guarantee it'll occur to me a week after the sale ended! However I did look at a sale today in my favourite shop and managed to not buy a single thing! I honestly think that felt better than walking out with a new top or pair of jeans. I was really happy with myself :) It's others around you that can make it difficult. I'm living in a constant struggle with my Dad who is a shopaholic and always has two or three of things, giving me the old item when he's bought a new one - thus giving me the guilt of "what do I do with this, put it in my home when I don't want it, or give it to Charity" and feel guilty and kind of angry either way because it's such a waste of money and I've told him several times that I just don't want another thing.. And my husband, he's always going to the most expensive thing assuming that means quality, or just buying this or that because he thinks It'll make one of us happy - it never works. It's nice of course, to be thought of, but then I'm left with the thing. I even said earlier, let's not do Christmas presents anymore, there's nothing we need, we ran out of ideas years ago and it just feels like one more thing to deal with! The worst of all is living in a bigger house than we need (I didn't want it.. he did.. and here we are). A bigger house means buying more stuff.. totally unnecessary.. I can't tell you how much of a struggle it is. I've even been prescribed antidepressants but I'd rather not take them, so I try and get around it by selling as much as I can of my own stuff, exercising to take my mind off things, doing anything I can. ..2 years ago I was 2 years into decluttering, making life simpler, making life easier, quicker (less time dusting/dealing with the junk), then it all got undone and then some!! Really hard to be with someone on a totally different page to you. Really hard.
Thanks for sharing your story. Good luck with your journey. Remember to take things one step at a time and focus on what changes YOU can make. You cannot control other people's actions, only how you choose to deal with things. Try to make the most out of the situations and see the best possible chances for positive change :)
Vera Thank you for todays video. I feel like you were talking directly to me. I am going to challenge myself to a no spend month. I will save this video and watch it so I can use your tips when I have a weak moment. Once again thank you. Kathryn
Great video Vera! I really needed this today. I am pretty new on my minimal journey and have so much to learn. I love the idea of a no spend challenge. I tend to shop online too much and I’m going to change that bad habit. Have a blessed day Vera. 🌸
I had a 2 years no shopping challange. I had to pay a lawyer and some papers so it wasn't a choice. I am now using the same 5 tshirts for 3 years and just added 2 new more this year and toss 2 of the old ones. People know very well how I am and they make jokes about that but I now just buy what I really REALLY need. Just 6 dishes and a few glasses we are alright.
I am practicing a no spend...changing habits...I not an online shopper at all...I go into stores and buy...so I can not enter stores...harder than I realized...but important for me to keep trying one day at a time
I have done this no-spending money challenge for two months, without knowing . 😅 I didn't really commit to a challenge, I just wanted to save more money and stopped buying things. Except when hanging out with friends and had to pay for parking and other activities. 😊👍
I accidentally paid my mortgage twice last week so I'm definitely going to embrace no-spend at least until payday on October 4th! I put groceries on a credit card but will pay that off on the 4th. I've recently revamped my wardrobe to fit my style better and shopped discounts stores, thrift shops, etc. but it's time to say enough! Donations are in the trunk of the car and I'm going through the closet one more time. Great timing on this video. Thanks!
I have done "Frugal February" for the past 3 years. I do not spend on anything all month besides gas and groceries. The first year I did this my husband asked if we were really saving money on food because we were just spending so much on groceries (vs. Eating out more often). It just seemed like a lot of food and money on groceries. But that year I learned to cook better, meal plan, freeze meals, and waste less food. We spent $3,300 less that year on food than the previous year. Doing a no spend month trained my brain to really question purchases. It challenged me to get better at cooking. It made me use/wear/make due with whatever I have instead of automatically just going out and buying a new one. After waiting until March to buy some things, I would realize I didn't really need them after all. I noticed the most drastic change the first year, but I continue to do it very February. It's a good refresher but my spending habits have just been better since that first year so it doesn't seem as drastic every time now. The stricter you are with it the better you will train your brain. I highly recommend it!
That is very helpful. I have already unsubscribed to all the emails that are from companies I used to buy things from. I don't have a car, so I do my shopping online. I've also used your advice to not buy something right away -- after three days, I usually find that I don't really need it. I'm considering doing a no-spend month in October. Thank you again.
I do Number 14 all the time. It's great to just look at the beautiful things on display. Maybe they lose their beauty when the excitement of shopping fades away. Thank you for another insightful video, Vera!
WOW! This video is exactly what I needed to watch today! I really need to stop shopping so much! I do use it as a form of emotional therapy. These tips were so wonderful and very useful. Thank you so much :-)
I used to buy BC I needed the "instant gratification " hen I would have buyers remorse. I have definitely curbed my shopping habits by putting things in my online cart...waiting a couple of days then go back and I usually end up deleting most of the things in my cart.
All great tips and another beautiful video. I’m up for a no spend month so October 1st I’ll start. 😊 I always save $20 or so of my spending money and put it in a drawer. This goes towards my yearly trip to England to visit friends. I find if I’m frugal I can pay for the trip with the money I set aside each month.
Hi Vera great video thank you for the tips. One way we save money is we have money automatically transferred from our checking into our savings every month.
Hey beautiful. I appreciate your videos. I'm saving money. I had to take money out of my savings this month, but I'm not buying much. Katie in Kentucky.
I really enjoyed this video! I have a hard time saving money during the holidays. I like to buy presents for my extended family. Do you have any tips on how I stop myself doing this? As always, great idea!
Hi Maria! :) The best tip, I think, is to be intentional. Who do you really want to give a gift to? Which gifts would you like to buy them, and why? What is your spending budget, for each person and also total? Once you have figured these things out, it'll make it easier to be intentional and mindful with how much you're spending on gifts.
Much needed vedio for today...my online shopping card is filled with few things n m wondering if I should order or not cz things r on sale...m sure ur vedio vl help...m not compulsive shopper but I do impulse buying. from last two months I didn't buy impulsively...I can control myself easily.
I really have shopping habit and I want to get rid of it like I spent 200 today in Zara 145 in h and m and oder a cake for my daughter’s birthday for 300 Swiss franks today I came home and realised that all this stuff is what i don’t need even yesterday I went for shopping spent about 1000 Swiss franks in 18 days 😕 I will start saving from next month ( I hope so 🤞 )
I try to have two no-spend days a week. If I get desperate, and I don't need to be anywhere on those days, I stay in my PJs all day as that will stop me leaving home!
batterseaexile I really worked for me. I did this for 4 months. At that time I only went shopping for groceries and essentials. It was like a rehab for me. A real detox.
It is a great video as usual and very good tips, this no spend challenge is a real effective therapy I did it several years ago and it is wonderful, painful at first but amazing results will help heal it all later on Thank you Vera, love you.
I sometimes head over to a thrift store, not because I like them, but because I hate them. Everything in them was once purchased by someone, and most of the things in there are junk to me. It makes me aware that much of what we buy doesn't need to be bought.
Hi hope your ok ? Yes this is going to kill me next year we’re saving up for a expensive hoilday so no buying stuff that will end up at the charity shops in 6 months found another 3 big bags over this weekend thought we had finished declutting. It’s hard but if I want this hoilday we need to do this xxx
Simple Happy Zen thanks love think it will do me and hubby good with all that we have gone through with my health am not going to get better I know that so I want to make memories rather than buying crap we have got rid of other 3 black bags of stuff out of my daughter bedroom all gone to charity this morning thanks for your kind words as always take care xxxx
The cash only budgeting / carrying only cash works for some people, but doesn’t work for me. For me cash just seems to disappear from my wallet and I can’t remember where I spent it. But if I spend money only on my debit/credit cards I can track every penny that I spend. Every time I buy lunch gets counted. I don’t buy anything in a vending machine (because I refuse to do that on a credit card). Then I can see that total at the end of the month (or sooner). I personally love the app/website Mint because you can link your cards and categorize all purchases. The $9 lunch may not seem like a lot, but at the end of the month the $120 you spent on lunches is OMG...
@@alexandra109 I use Revolut. It's great because you can set reccuring saving daily/weekly/monthly and keep them in "vaults". For example I use it to save for dog food ( which I buy in bulk) I save daily cost of dog food every day and till bag is finished I've money for next one. ( And I have multiple savings goals set.)
Hey, I am gonna start to be more minimalistic, but first thing that i could imagine was spending😂 example : i coffee addict and spend a lot on coffees, gonna try to bring my own, but I dont have bottle that cant save hot water. then what should i do ?buy it ? and kinda confused where and when should I start. (I had high ego). any idea ?
If buying a good quality thermos that allows you to bring your own coffee will save you money (because you won't have to buy coffee to go anymore) then it's definitely a good investment. It's easy to calculate how many cups of coffee to go you would need to save in order to get the investment in the thermos back. Don't let yourself be persuaded to buy a really expensive, fancy one, just get a thermos that has good quality, that you like to use, and that you can keep using for a long time :)
I've been on a no buy for all of 2019. Only true essentials and 4 concert ticket, which I deem ESSENTIAL! :P This way of life I hope will become a lifelong habit.
@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you! It's true, and unfortunately being broke brought it on. But you have to look at the bright side and what that is is the fact that I will probably always analyze every purchase from here on in. My house is 85 degrees in the fall because my HVAC system failed, but I've not been quick to replace it or call someone out. I'm learning to be a bit uncomfortable in life. It's helping me and making me more appreciative of what I have. I appreciate your channel.
Leaving cards at home good idea but often may need go bank in town to withdraw some to pay bills or need for living expenses for needs I budget a day before early morning online banking helpful to temporarily move money to second account and only take the card that needs but leave rest cards at home
I use an app to track my habits. Every night a notification reminds me to check wether or not I have done such and such. I only set a few objectives to make it easier. One of them is not buying anything (apart from groceries). In this month I only bought something in three days and those three purchases were deeply considered for days and even week before I made them. Plus I got two of the items on sale (that’s the great part of waiting!)
I have a brain injury and have great difficulty making decisions and forget what I bought. Solution: An advisor suggested an accountability partner who works on my budget at the beginning of the year and tells me how much I can spend each month without her prior permission. This works great and limits my choices to a predetermined amount. The carry cash only is a great solution and putting cash in envelopes with the budget item written on it also works. When the money is gone, that budget item has to be postponed till next month.
My no spend year started June 2018. I ended up still having abt 20 items i bought and since i logged them, i could justify (replacements) and hold myself accountable (some definite regrets). It worked in that it put the brakes on shopping as entertainment. That same mentality continues to this day, its like brain re-training.
For me it’s clothing. I subscribe to stitch fix in order for me to help me shop less and only items I need. However, I shop for things from other places and things I found in other places that stitchfix can’t find. Is that a good plan or no?
Thanks for sharing Nicole! I can't really say if it's a good plan or not, it all depends on how it works for you :) But I personally prefer not to use any subscriptions for things like this. I prefer to only buy clothing when I actually need something specific
I do a no spend challenge with my mom, I dont have a job so my mom pay for the things I want and I'm I'm trying to stop buying the things I want and think if I really need it but I noticed that most of the things I dont need so this is going great and I feel better not spending my mom's money 💓
I watch episodes....no.... I have watched nearly ALL!!!... of a show on Arts and Entertainment cable station called Hoarders. And I vow not to buy anything and to declutter what I do have. Also... having a whopping property tax forces me to save $$$$ first each month. Great topic!!!
I looove sales,but only when I need something.I wear jeans year around ,so I need 2-3 pairs a year. I’m buying them when they are on sale(paing half a price).And I’m feeling soooo good.Sorry for my english
Haha yes I get what you mean. Sales can be convenient, if you're going to buy something you would have otherwise also bought, then you're saving money. But it's very tempting to also buy other things you normally don't buy 😅
If I see something in a store, pleasing to the eye, I take a picture of it instead of putting it in my basket. The Clutter Fairy in Houston also recommends “catch and release.” Fill your basket and instead of checking out, leave the store. Of course, that should not be done in a grocery store with perishables. And stores won’t be too happy but when all else fails, leave!!! Thank you for sharing.
So that was you getting all that stuff and leaving it SMH I'll never work retail again I can't stand having to clean up after everybody around that place.
My No-Spend challenge is usually on coffee. I take 4-5 cups a day and it seems coffee shops wave at me everytime I pass by... sometimes I'm successful, most of the time, it's a fail :(
I don't really shop for myself but I have this habit that once a month, I must treat my husband and son to a nice dinner. Expensive dinner. Then later I feel it is such a waste. The next month coming I did it again. How to stop this? We really love food
Haha yes I have a friend who's like that too. She recently set a budget for herself, a certain amount of money she allowed herself to spend on gifts each month. This amount is something that she finds acceptable but still will give her the opportunity to purchase some gifts
How do you spend without buying? Only giving charity comes to my mind. Are there any other examples? (Because she said do a no spend or no buy challenge.)
No spend or no buy are basically the same (or very similar), just different terms people use to describe them. Perhaps someone could add things like coffee to go to a no spend challenge, whereas a no buy would then be about buying things that stay around. But they're basically the same thing :) I actually have a dedicated video about it: th-cam.com/video/g2QQpRtk4vA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add it to my video ideas list! Making a simple but effective to-do list will also be part of my new Simplify your life course. :)
My problem is with skincare, I always buy things online, and store them, because I know what I have is going to finish eventually. This just keeps me from saving money.
How about you? Have you ever done a no-spend challenge? Would you try it? 🤔👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Simple Happy Zen I tried this, when I started I would fail all the time. I just cannot appreciate to the point where I say “what’s the point”?
But it has been a lot easier now since I started decluttering & minimizing. The process is making my decisions a lot easier than just go ahead and impulse buy. True most of the things- I do not need most are wants because I see others have them 😞. My daughter taught me a lot because she’s
Into the 3 R’s. We bonded for a cause --reuse-reduce-recyle. My family calls it the 3 big R’s😊not just Eco-friendly.....to my wallet too🌍win-win😊 #thriftstoresfirst#usedisthenewfashion#sustainable#🌍#
@Janine The 3 R's, I LOVE IT 🤗💕😍
I usually don't spend so much and keep my things till they fall apart, which is a yay... But it gets me into situations like now - new mobile Phone, new PC, new clothes - hello broke me 😵
I have done a no spend challenge. It lasted a week, then I bought something I didn't need. I want to try it again for a lot longer, but candy is my weak spot. I have been keeping track of the things I buy though and whether it is a need or a want, and so far a good majority of them are needs. Need to stay away from the sweets!😀
I want to. But I feel like I'm going to fail. And feel like a failure. I do not spend or shop much at all, but more than I need. I think I'll be brave and try. Next month. I want to save for a trip to the UK anyway.. loved your tips!
I think about how many hours of work that item costs. Works like a charm 👌🏼
Haha yes that does put things into perspective doesn't it 😄✌
Brit S. im too young to have a job but I think of how many hours of babysitting or how many hours my mother had to work, then I feel really bad.
Sophia V babysitting is working
I diverted my mind on things free activity like reading , exercising and watching tv. I did a low buy for 6 months where I only bought things I ran out of and needed . I never bought anything not needed like clothes, shoes , accessories etc . I saved so much and honestly I did not miss anything . It gave me opportunity to use up a lot of things I spent money on and wasn’t using . The savings were so good. I will do it every year from now
I have a 'no spend challenge' everyday working at a Walmart! They put cute stuff on ridiculous low sale, that REALLY is a challenge! I just overcame a floorlamp for $5 that has called my name for 3 days! I used the tips:
1. wait a couple days
2. does it fit in the 'budget'
3. ask where it would fit
in ur space.
The waiting game made the feeling stronger to buy it. The budget was 👌. But when I realized how many light fixtures I own, I decided that No Need was why I chose not to buy. This is going to get easier, as I decide to ONLY buy consumables! Thanks Vera
Ah that's a great example :) I especially like the question about asking where it would fit. Sometimes we like something but when we bring it home, we realize we don't really have a good place for it. Thanks for sharing Jo-Ellen :)
In addition to the “need” or “want” comparison, I ask myself “will this purchase add to my ability to earn more money” or “make my life easier” and then I calculate the return on investment. Example: new video equipment.
Ah yes that's a great one, I do that too 😄 Thanks for sharing Patricia
Thank you for this video. Sales are what get me every time. Changing my thinking about them will hopefully save me a lot of money and regret.
You're very welcome Tory, glad it was helpful :) Enjoy your day!
I'm doing much better now... just this morning...I was looking for leggings... had been wanting a nice pair for a long time... was tempted to buy other things when I couldn't find a pair I wanted... resisted the temptation... decided to look somewhere else... found a pair I liked... bought them and walked away... very hard to do... but I did it... hooray for me...
Yey! Great achievement
Good job. Fortunately I've never been one of those people who gets roped into buying other things because unless I need it, I don't buy it. For example I'd always wanted to get an all in one jumpsuit/boilersuit as they are easy to wear and you don't have to think too much in terms of styling it so I just wanted one to throw on - I looked at the store to see if they had one I liked, found one pay for it and that's it. It can be tempting to look at other things but if I'm not in need of it, I don't buy it.
@@greenkitty82 good for you too...I am not tempted as much as I use to be...I always go over in my mind... do I need that... what else can I match it with... then I remember...I have a granddaughter that wants to go to Harvard...I will do my best to make her dream come true... keep up the good work...
peaches B- Georgia thank you! It's something we are all guilty of at some point and it's very easy to get sucked in so I think it's very good that you are learning the self discipline to control how you spend and say" I don't need that" and "I won't fall for advertising" so good on you. I hope your granddaughter gets into Harvard so best wishes. 😃
Hello! Thank you for the wonderful video(s). This is where my head has been at since i retired at the end of 2018. Our planet doesn’t need more junk therefore i am trying to be more efficient by driving less, drinking less (not while driving), impulse buying less and not eating out as much. Not only does it cut down on expenses but it actually is a good vibe by not having useless clutter laying around. If i absolutely need to buy then i will go to the used market for bargains. I once had five guitars all at the same time and am now down to one. I will sell the one i have if i decide to buy another. It is amazing what little amount people can live happily on. I hope you too find happiness in SHZ’s teachings. She is a truly awesome human and is a shining beacon for the human race.
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and for your wonderful and kind words 😊🌺🌱
Binge watching your saving money videos in preparation for the new year. :D Thanks for making the videos. Really helpful!
I really love sugar free vanilla Lattes from Starbucks. So l invest in a bottle of Sugar free vanilla syrup and spice my home coffee. That really satisfies my cravings. I rarely buy Starbucks lattes anymore.
Ah that's clever! :)
I have a client who is a compulsive shopper. It's killing her finances and she thinks it isn't. Fascinating how that happens. The behavior so deeply toxic. Thanks for the tips
Thanks for sharing Joan, yes compulsive shopping can definitely be destructive when it gets taken too far...
Great 15 tips Vera. My Niece wanted to give up smoking, a friend told her to put her cigarette money in a jar each week for a year, she now has two wins, does not smoke anymore & is totally shocked at how much money was in the jar !!! Now I will look at Sales in a new brilliant way, I never really liked them anyway. 😳
Thanks so much for sharing, that's a great tip about the jar, I can imagine quitting smoking definitely saves a lot of money! :)
Great video! What I do is a variation of “ no spend “, as in while shopping online,I put the things I feel the urge to buy in the shopping cart and don’t buy them right away. I give myself 2-3 weeks time to reconsider and in the end usually the urge has gone away and I delete the items , as most of the time these are the things I don’t need , but just want impulsively.😃
Sounds great and smart, thanks for sharing! :) Enjoy your Saturday
I do the same thing. Put it in my cart then wait a few days. Usually after a few days I end up deleting most of it!
I love your layout and graphics. Well made video, to the e point and not irrelevant information shared. Awesome job ! 👌🏻
Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments :)
Sometimes I will “go shopping” online. I tell myself if money were no object what would I buy? I fill my cart up to the point where it’s ridiculous like say $1000.00. It makes it very easy to walk away because that amount is so far out of reach for me that it’s real easy to walk away from my shopping cart in the end. This may not be a good approach for everyone but it’s a fun game that I like to play.
Thanks for sharing!! :) Yes I can imagine this isn't a safe option for everyone haha, but it's great that it works for you! :D
I do a no spend challenge with food...the fridge freezer & larder. I use up everything I can clean them all out before buying completely fresh food again. It’s great for going into spring & before winter. Great vid 😁🇬🇧 x
Good idea! Get that freezer nice and empty again :D Thanks for sharing Suzanne
@rowan orre your welcome... great to hear someone else is careful with food...i hate waste 😊
I have all my clothes registered on Cladwell and that really helps to see what I have and IF I need anything - goodness, we all own way too much...I do the same with food now too. I make sure to use up what we have first and then buy....I keep a running inventory on my iPhone so I know what I have and therefore what I need and plan my menus for the week...it is nice not having so much stuff or more importantly being responsible for so much stuff...ownership has a price and mostly that ownership comes in the form of ongoing maintenance and worry...first it cost you money and then it costs you time, effort, management or just plain taking care of it....Hugs and as always ..great tips sweetie..
Ah I've heard about cladwell, sounds really handy! :)
I spent a lot last month for festivities this month...seeing my bank balance is making me sad...but your video comes as a solution...I will try to make it up in the coming months....really really hope I can make it
Good luck and let me know how it goes! :)
@@SimpleHappyZen thanks a ton...shall let you know for sure
Thank you for the video :)
I‘m an avid online shopper since I don’t have many good (clothing) shops close by, but since I stopped impulse-ordering and let my basket sit for a few days and re-evaluate the items I order way less.
That's very powerful, thanks for sharing Sarah and enjoy your weekend!
Not taking the credit card is a great tip!
I only use credit cards for occasions like making reservations for hotels, car rentals or online shopping. It’s very easy to overspend with credit cards.
Great tips! Thanks!
You're very welcome, glad the video was helpful! :)
Actually when I was quitting smoking I did complete opposite of what you suggested. I went for smoking breaks with my smoking colleagues, it helped me to follow the same routine without smoking. Lately I didn’t need it anymore and stopped going with them. I don’t smoke for 20 odd years.
Wow that's great! :) Congrats
I usually give up some kind of food for lent but it’s not usually difficult, so this time I decided to only buy essential items. It’s the hardest thing I’ve done in a while, I didn’t realise how much I shop out of boredom!
As soon as we moved out we pretty much stopped non-essential shopping cold turkey. We started giving us a budget of $50 every week, taking it out of the bank and putting the remainder in a jar. We did not like going to the bank every week though so a month or two later we just stopped bringing the wallet with us and deactivated Apple Pay. Now a year later we can go out with the wallet and feel no need to spend on things we do not need. This was before we began to adopt a minimalist lifestyle and was purely financially motivated but now it has really helped with the process of decluttering and reorganizing because no new items are entering the home while we are trying to remove other items.
Great tips! I have a whole 31 day play list where I did a no spend month. It was very eye opening and stopped my compulsive shopping habit! I encourage everyone with a compulsive shopping habit to give it a try 😊👍 it works!
Sounds good, thanks for sharing Ellen! :)
Such a great video. I have always been a bit shopper but lately the good feeling from shopping doesn't last long and then I get overwhelmed by everything I own. I will try some of these tips 🙂💜
Thanks Natalia, good luck, you can do it! :)
I LOVE no spend challenges. I've done it and I absolutely love it!
Haha that's great! :)
Sales always seem to get me.. Yet when I do need something (like underwear, socks), I can guarantee it'll occur to me a week after the sale ended! However I did look at a sale today in my favourite shop and managed to not buy a single thing! I honestly think that felt better than walking out with a new top or pair of jeans. I was really happy with myself :)
It's others around you that can make it difficult. I'm living in a constant struggle with my Dad who is a shopaholic and always has two or three of things, giving me the old item when he's bought a new one - thus giving me the guilt of "what do I do with this, put it in my home when I don't want it, or give it to Charity" and feel guilty and kind of angry either way because it's such a waste of money and I've told him several times that I just don't want another thing.. And my husband, he's always going to the most expensive thing assuming that means quality, or just buying this or that because he thinks It'll make one of us happy - it never works. It's nice of course, to be thought of, but then I'm left with the thing. I even said earlier, let's not do Christmas presents anymore, there's nothing we need, we ran out of ideas years ago and it just feels like one more thing to deal with!
The worst of all is living in a bigger house than we need (I didn't want it.. he did.. and here we are).
A bigger house means buying more stuff.. totally unnecessary.. I can't tell you how much of a struggle it is. I've even been prescribed antidepressants but I'd rather not take them, so I try and get around it by selling as much as I can of my own stuff, exercising to take my mind off things, doing anything I can.
..2 years ago I was 2 years into decluttering, making life simpler, making life easier, quicker (less time dusting/dealing with the junk), then it all got undone and then some!! Really hard to be with someone on a totally different page to you. Really hard.
Thanks for sharing your story. Good luck with your journey. Remember to take things one step at a time and focus on what changes YOU can make. You cannot control other people's actions, only how you choose to deal with things. Try to make the most out of the situations and see the best possible chances for positive change :)
Brilliant video and advice. I’m fast becoming a fan of your videos. 👍
That's great to hear!! :) Thanks
Vera
Thank you for todays video. I feel like you were talking directly to me. I am going to challenge myself to a no spend month. I will save this video and watch it so I can use your tips when I have a weak moment. Once again thank you.
Kathryn
You're very welcome Kathryn and good luck with your no-spend challenge. Let me know how it goes, you're doing great! :)
Great video Vera! I really needed this today. I am pretty new on my minimal journey and have so much to learn. I love the idea of a no spend challenge. I tend to shop online too much and I’m going to change that bad habit. Have a blessed day Vera. 🌸
Thank you so much and good luck with your minimalism journey, remember to just take it one step at a time 🤗🍂🍁✌🏻
Your videos are amazing continue doing what you do
Thank you so much :)
I had a 2 years no shopping challange. I had to pay a lawyer and some papers so it wasn't a choice. I am now using the same 5 tshirts for 3 years and just added 2 new more this year and toss 2 of the old ones. People know very well how I am and they make jokes about that but I now just buy what I really REALLY need. Just 6 dishes and a few glasses we are alright.
Great video, Vera!!! I need to keep watching this over and over again.
Thank you, glad it's helpful for you :) Enjoy your day!
I am practicing a no spend...changing habits...I not an online shopper at all...I go into stores and buy...so I can not enter stores...harder than I realized...but important for me to keep trying one day at a time
I have done this no-spending money challenge for two months, without knowing . 😅 I didn't really commit to a challenge, I just wanted to save more money and stopped buying things. Except when hanging out with friends and had to pay for parking and other activities. 😊👍
Ah yes sometimes we can actually do it without consciously setting a challenge :)
Oh boy I need these tips like there is no freaking tomorrow 😂🙌
Hahaha good luck Trudy! :) Enjoy your weekend
@@SimpleHappyZen ty and u 2 doll.
I accidentally paid my mortgage twice last week so I'm definitely going to embrace no-spend at least until payday on October 4th! I put groceries on a credit card but will pay that off on the 4th. I've recently revamped my wardrobe to fit my style better and shopped discounts stores, thrift shops, etc. but it's time to say enough! Donations are in the trunk of the car and I'm going through the closet one more time. Great timing on this video. Thanks!
You're very welcome Lynne and thanks for sharing your experiences, good luck with donating and have a happy weekend!
I have done "Frugal February" for the past 3 years. I do not spend on anything all month besides gas and groceries. The first year I did this my husband asked if we were really saving money on food because we were just spending so much on groceries (vs. Eating out more often). It just seemed like a lot of food and money on groceries. But that year I learned to cook better, meal plan, freeze meals, and waste less food. We spent $3,300 less that year on food than the previous year. Doing a no spend month trained my brain to really question purchases. It challenged me to get better at cooking. It made me use/wear/make due with whatever I have instead of automatically just going out and buying a new one. After waiting until March to buy some things, I would realize I didn't really need them after all. I noticed the most drastic change the first year, but I continue to do it very February. It's a good refresher but my spending habits have just been better since that first year so it doesn't seem as drastic every time now. The stricter you are with it the better you will train your brain. I highly recommend it!
Wow that sounds great! Thanks for sharing Andraya, maybe there's more people here who would like to try it :)
To stop shopping, i deleted a number of online accounts. Also, no longer shopping on Amazon, switching to local. That change made a big difference!
Great tips! Thanks for sharing 🤗
Lovely video as always, Vera!!
Thanks Sarah 😄✌🏻🌷
Thank you Vera for share 👍😊
You're very welcome :) Enjoy your week!!
That is very helpful. I have already unsubscribed to all the emails that are from companies I used to buy things from. I don't have a car, so I do my shopping online. I've also used your advice to not buy something right away -- after three days, I usually find that I don't really need it. I'm considering doing a no-spend month in October. Thank you again.
Glad that the video was helpful for you Sue, thank you so much! :) Enjoy your weekend and thanks for all your support, I appreciate it
I do Number 14 all the time. It's great to just look at the beautiful things on display. Maybe they lose their beauty when the excitement of shopping fades away. Thank you for another insightful video, Vera!
Thank you so much for sharing, it really works doesn't it :)
I love shopping on my own because of this! I can go into stores I need to go to. Nobody influences me
Yes me too :)
WOW! This video is exactly what I needed to watch today! I really need to stop shopping so much! I do use it as a form of emotional therapy. These tips were so wonderful and very useful. Thank you so much :-)
So glad to hear the video was helpful Amy, thanks and good luck with shopping less! :)
Wants vs Needs
Buying emotionally
Appreciate things without having the urge to buy them
These stuck with me
Thanks for sharing Yunior, glad the video was helpful! :)
I used to buy BC I needed the "instant gratification " hen I would have buyers remorse. I have definitely curbed my shopping habits by putting things in my online cart...waiting a couple of days then go back and I usually end up deleting most of the things in my cart.
@@colleencorr-panek1064 👍👍
All great tips and another beautiful video. I’m up for a no spend month so October 1st I’ll start. 😊 I always save $20 or so of my spending money and put it in a drawer. This goes towards my yearly trip to England to visit friends. I find if I’m frugal I can pay for the trip with the money I set aside each month.
Ah wow lots of luck in October Tina! :) Enjoy your weekend
thanx Vera for this Video, very helpful ideas👍🤗🍀
You're very welcome Cristina :D
Hi Vera great video thank you for the tips. One way we save money is we have money automatically transferred from our checking into our savings every month.
Thanks so much and that's a great tip, if it's automatic you don't even have to think about it :) Have a nice weekend!
Hey beautiful. I appreciate your videos. I'm saving money. I had to take money out of my savings this month, but I'm not buying much. Katie in Kentucky.
Thank you Katie, enjoy your weekend!
Always very informative vids and helpful too! Thanks Vera! Happy weekend! ❤️
Thanks so much Janine, I appreciate it :D Happy weekend to you too!
Thanks for the inspiration!♥️
You're very welcome! :) Enjoy your day today
I really enjoyed this video! I have a hard time saving money during the holidays. I like to buy presents for my extended family. Do you have any tips on how I stop myself doing this? As always, great idea!
Hi Maria! :) The best tip, I think, is to be intentional. Who do you really want to give a gift to? Which gifts would you like to buy them, and why? What is your spending budget, for each person and also total? Once you have figured these things out, it'll make it easier to be intentional and mindful with how much you're spending on gifts.
Much needed vedio for today...my online shopping card is filled with few things n m wondering if I should order or not cz things r on sale...m sure ur vedio vl help...m not compulsive shopper but I do impulse buying. from last two months I didn't buy impulsively...I can control myself easily.
Thanks for sharing and have a happy Sunday!
I really have shopping habit and I want to get rid of it like I spent 200 today in Zara 145 in h and m and oder a cake for my daughter’s birthday for 300 Swiss franks today I came home and realised that all this stuff is what i don’t need even yesterday I went for shopping spent about 1000 Swiss franks in 18 days 😕 I will start saving from next month ( I hope so 🤞 )
This is really helpful. Thanks, I love to see reminders like this great list from time to time :)
Thank you so much, so glad to hear it :)
Love this! More power! Keep in touch
Thank you so much! :)
It's so nice to watch you Vera and you have a lot of great tips!
Thank you so much Olga :)
I try to have two no-spend days a week. If I get desperate, and I don't need to be anywhere on those days, I stay in my PJs all day as that will stop me leaving home!
I need to get cute pajamas but I have a dog as well so I have to go outside at some point on his behalf unfortunately we have no yard
batterseaexile I really worked for me. I did this for 4 months. At that time I only went shopping for groceries and essentials. It was like a rehab for me. A real detox.
It is a great video as usual and very good tips, this no spend challenge is a real effective therapy I did it several years ago and it is wonderful, painful at first but amazing results will help heal it all later on
Thank you Vera, love you.
Good to hear Heba, thanks! Enjoy your weekend 🤗
I sometimes head over to a thrift store, not because I like them, but because I hate them. Everything in them was once purchased by someone, and most of the things in there are junk to me. It makes me aware that much of what we buy doesn't need to be bought.
Unfortunately there are too many clothes being made in the world..
Hi hope your ok ? Yes this is going to kill me next year we’re saving up for a expensive hoilday so no buying stuff that will end up at the charity shops in 6 months found another 3 big bags over this weekend thought we had finished declutting. It’s hard but if I want this hoilday we need to do this xxx
A holiday is a great experience to look forward to and save money for. Good luck Michelle! :)
Simple Happy Zen thanks love think it will do me and hubby good with all that we have gone through with my health am not going to get better I know that so I want to make memories rather than buying crap we have got rid of other 3 black bags of stuff out of my daughter bedroom all gone to charity this morning thanks for your kind words as always take care xxxx
The cash only budgeting / carrying only cash works for some people, but doesn’t work for me. For me cash just seems to disappear from my wallet and I can’t remember where I spent it. But if I spend money only on my debit/credit cards I can track every penny that I spend. Every time I buy lunch gets counted. I don’t buy anything in a vending machine (because I refuse to do that on a credit card). Then I can see that total at the end of the month (or sooner). I personally love the app/website Mint because you can link your cards and categorize all purchases. The $9 lunch may not seem like a lot, but at the end of the month the $120 you spent on lunches is OMG...
I also use similar app with categories. It also notifies me every time I buy something and displays total amount of money spent that day.
Oh that's a great tip, very handy! Thanks for sharing :)
A J What app do you use?
@@alexandra109 I use Revolut. It's great because you can set reccuring saving daily/weekly/monthly and keep them in "vaults". For example I use it to save for dog food ( which I buy in bulk) I save daily cost of dog food every day and till bag is finished I've money for next one. ( And I have multiple savings goals set.)
A J Thanks! I’ll check it out.
Hi Vera great tips I enjoy finding a bargain that’s the hardest one for me so as I’m still downsizing I appreciate your suggestions as always 🤗
Thanks Therese! :) Hope you're having a great week so far
I will try to get this challenge for this month.Im a shopholic browsing website needlessly some same pattern clothes.. 🙄
Good luck, you can do it!
❤️Vera
Excellent tips! Thank you.
You're very welcome Monique :)
Hey, I am gonna start to be more minimalistic, but first thing that i could imagine was spending😂
example : i coffee addict and spend a lot on coffees, gonna try to bring my own, but I dont have bottle that cant save hot water. then what should i do ?buy it ?
and kinda confused where and when should I start. (I had high ego). any idea ?
If buying a good quality thermos that allows you to bring your own coffee will save you money (because you won't have to buy coffee to go anymore) then it's definitely a good investment. It's easy to calculate how many cups of coffee to go you would need to save in order to get the investment in the thermos back. Don't let yourself be persuaded to buy a really expensive, fancy one, just get a thermos that has good quality, that you like to use, and that you can keep using for a long time :)
I've been on a no buy for all of 2019. Only true essentials and 4 concert ticket, which I deem ESSENTIAL! :P This way of life I hope will become a lifelong habit.
Wow that's awesome! 😊🍂🍁👊🏻
@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you! It's true, and unfortunately being broke brought it on. But you have to look at the bright side and what that is is the fact that I will probably always analyze every purchase from here on in. My house is 85 degrees in the fall because my HVAC system failed, but I've not been quick to replace it or call someone out. I'm learning to be a bit uncomfortable in life. It's helping me and making me more appreciative of what I have. I appreciate your channel.
Leaving cards at home good idea but often may need go bank in town to withdraw some to pay bills or need for living expenses for needs I budget a day before early morning online banking helpful to temporarily move money to second account and only take the card that needs but leave rest cards at home
I use an app to track my habits. Every night a notification reminds me to check wether or not I have done such and such. I only set a few objectives to make it easier. One of them is not buying anything (apart from groceries). In this month I only bought something in three days and those three purchases were deeply considered for days and even week before I made them. Plus I got two of the items on sale (that’s the great part of waiting!)
Ah sounds great,, thanks for sharing Carol! :) What app is that?
Simple Happy Zen Way of Life
Ah thanks!!
I will definitely try it
Good luck Irene! :) Enjoy your week
Great tips... thank u
You're very welcome :) Enjoy your week!
Awesome
Thank you for a great tips Vera. I will defenetely try one month challenge without shopping. Have a lovely day.
You're very welcome Anna, so glad the video was helpful! Good luck with the no shopping challenge. :) Enjoy your weekend!
@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you Vera.
Great tips and inspiration! Thanks, Vera
You're very welcome Isabel 🤗🍁🍂
I am trying to do it now. It is my forte month
About to start a no buy/low buy month
I have a brain injury and have great difficulty making decisions and forget what I bought. Solution: An advisor suggested an accountability partner who works on my budget at the beginning of the year and tells me how much I can spend each month without her prior permission. This works great and limits my choices to a predetermined amount. The carry cash only is a great solution and putting cash in envelopes with the budget item written on it also works. When the money is gone, that budget item has to be postponed till next month.
Getting someone you can trust to help you out with your finances can be a very valuable thing
My no spend year started June 2018. I ended up still having abt 20 items i bought and since i logged them, i could justify (replacements) and hold myself accountable (some definite regrets). It worked in that it put the brakes on shopping as entertainment. That same mentality continues to this day, its like brain re-training.
For me it’s clothing. I subscribe to stitch fix in order for me to help me shop less and only items I need. However, I shop for things from other places and things I found in other places that stitchfix can’t find. Is that a good plan or no?
Thanks for sharing Nicole! I can't really say if it's a good plan or not, it all depends on how it works for you :) But I personally prefer not to use any subscriptions for things like this. I prefer to only buy clothing when I actually need something specific
I do a no spend challenge with my mom, I dont have a job so my mom pay for the things I want and I'm I'm trying to stop buying the things I want and think if I really need it but I noticed that most of the things I dont need so this is going great and I feel better not spending my mom's money 💓
That's awesome, good luck and enjoy your weekend!
I have done the no-spend for a month - it was really nice to have a reason to say no to things
I Think I will do it again for october
Sounds great :) Thanks for sharing and good luck in October!
this video really make sense to me thanks so much.
So glad to hear it Francisca 😄
I watch episodes....no.... I have watched nearly ALL!!!... of a show on Arts and Entertainment cable station called Hoarders. And I vow not to buy anything and to declutter what I do have. Also... having a whopping property tax forces me to save $$$$ first each month. Great topic!!!
Thanks Marian :)
Great tips! I want to do a no-shopping challenge, for sure! Essential only.
That's great, good luck with it and have a great week! :)
10:14 will be there in a couple weeks, that is great encouragement! Arigato Vera San! 😊🤗
Ah that's wonderful, you'll have lots of fun there 😄 Tanoshinde kudasai ne ✌🏻
Your vídeos are great
I looove sales,but only when I need something.I wear jeans year around ,so I need 2-3 pairs a year. I’m buying them when they are on sale(paing half a price).And I’m feeling soooo good.Sorry for my english
Haha yes I get what you mean. Sales can be convenient, if you're going to buy something you would have otherwise also bought, then you're saving money. But it's very tempting to also buy other things you normally don't buy 😅
If I see something in a store, pleasing to the eye, I take a picture of it instead of putting it in my basket. The Clutter Fairy in Houston also recommends “catch and release.” Fill your basket and instead of checking out, leave the store. Of course, that should not be done in a grocery store with perishables. And stores won’t be too happy but when all else fails, leave!!! Thank you for sharing.
So that was you getting all that stuff and leaving it SMH I'll never work retail again I can't stand having to clean up after everybody around that place.
I definitely do number 5
It works doesn't it :)
Thank you as always
You're very welcome, enjoy your day 🤗🍂🍁
My No-Spend challenge is usually on coffee. I take 4-5 cups a day and it seems coffee shops wave at me everytime I pass by... sometimes I'm successful, most of the time, it's a fail :(
Haha yes it's hard to resist good coffee :)
I don't really shop for myself but I have this habit that once a month, I must treat my husband and son to a nice dinner. Expensive dinner. Then later I feel it is such a waste. The next month coming I did it again. How to stop this? We really love food
Hi Vera. A very informative video but the picture at tip 13, the pink leafy something is quite disturbing for a tripophobic like me.
Ah really? I also have trypophobia but this picture didn't trigger me at all.... Anyway I won't use it anymore, I know what it's like haha
Yes please change the flowers. 😭😭😭😭
I think I might try a no spend challenge. My biggest problem is I like to buy friends and family gifts all the time..... 😅
Haha yes I have a friend who's like that too. She recently set a budget for herself, a certain amount of money she allowed herself to spend on gifts each month. This amount is something that she finds acceptable but still will give her the opportunity to purchase some gifts
The last tip is not possible to do un Brasil, but teve vídeo is really good
How do you spend without buying? Only giving charity comes to my mind. Are there any other examples? (Because she said do a no spend or no buy challenge.)
No spend or no buy are basically the same (or very similar), just different terms people use to describe them. Perhaps someone could add things like coffee to go to a no spend challenge, whereas a no buy would then be about buying things that stay around. But they're basically the same thing :) I actually have a dedicated video about it: th-cam.com/video/g2QQpRtk4vA/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mam
Can you make a video how to make To Do List in right way .😊
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll add it to my video ideas list! Making a simple but effective to-do list will also be part of my new Simplify your life course. :)
You are a good and positive distraction from shopping 😂
My problem is with skincare, I always buy things online, and store them, because I know what I have is going to finish eventually. This just keeps me from saving money.
Perhaps doing a no-buy challenge with skincare for a while! :)
@@SimpleHappyZen yeah I really should do it, thanks