Other than food, I only shop twice a year. Because I have a capsule wardrobe, I have a lot of extra space above my closet and in the guest room closet. I utilize this space by buying my everyday products in a 6 month supply and storing. I know I am going to need toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo/conditioner, soap, laundry detergent, makeup, toilet paper, sanitary products (for women), etc. Once per week, I order my food online and have it delivered. By NOT running to the store to get these items, I eliminate impulse purchases. In spring & fall, I asses my closet and make a list of what I need and clothes that need replacing. I order gifts online so I am not tempted by the mall displays. By the way, since I do not wish to clutter other people’s homes either, I give disposable gifts such as wine, chocolates, fruit & nut baskets, soaps & lotions, and tickets to events. For my granddaughter’s birthday (she’s eight) I took her to a Bruno Mars concert. My family loves our minimalistic lifestyles.
With ordering groceries online you end up spending more money because of the delivery fees. I guess I am just disciplined because I only get what I need when I go to the grocery store. When I shop online I end up buying a lot more stuff. If I go somewhere like an electronics or home store that's another story. I usually only buy one thing i didn't need though.
@@tamekad-b1014 I buy the same food every week so all the items are already in the basket and I just do the shopping with one click. Delivery is 2 euro and I prefer to spend 2 euro then spending my time to go shopping
I have found that eating a snack, carrying water with me, and wearing headphones helps a lot while shopping anywhere - I don't suddenly need a drink, I'm not starving, and I'm not overwhelmed by the music, people, and other sounds. It's still a lot of clutter for your eyes, but it's easier to process when you're shutting off or reducing input from other senses.
Not having a large amount of money on hand, or having budgeted money to spend at store. If you bring just the amount for what you plan on purchasing it helps curve impulse spending and forces you to leave the store without buying extra... if it is something that is truly needed then a separate trip can be made a day or two later. Helps curve the impulse. Great tips. I often do Christmas shopping on Amazon ahead of time and put a bunch of stuff in the cart saved for later. By the time Christmas rolls around the items I want get bought in a priority of what the kids would love and actually play with or actually need.
i find peopel tend to Bargain shop and use up the budget Like I did for a long time budget and not spend over an amount but with sales couponds and such I got quie a collection of SMALLER items and CLEARANCE stuff...
this is SO excellent! I am writing these tips down and am putting them in my wallet. I will read them whenever I am tempted to make a frivolous purchase!
you should also check out "the minimalist" who are these two dudes who totally transformed their lives together through lessening their belongings in a drastic way!
most important thing for me while shopping is whether this piece of clothes makes me happy. like not happy in this particular moment, but generally. For instance, I needed a white t-shirt, it took me literally 3 months to find a perfect one matching with the rest of my wardrobe. Also, it might be helpful to find a sense of perfection, kind of feeling that you and the piece found each other. I know this sounds weird, but it works!
Having suffered from the much overused term “stuffocation” for some time in the past, your list idea is much favoured in our household, together with only going shopping when necessary, off or online. Thank you for helping to break the twitch.
excellent advice. thanks for sharing. when it comes to shopping for clothes, i also ask myself if it goes well with most of my other clothes. if it's not easy to wear, you probably won't wear it often
I am new to minimalism and it is an almost constant battle against the 5000 ads that I see everyday.. I actually had an Ipad and accessories in my shopping cart this morning. $1500 that I was one click away from spending. I do not need an ipad in the least.. But Break the Twitch saved me.... I am now $1500 closer to retirement!! Thanks Anthony
Getting an AdBlock helped me a lot with this particular issue, also avoiding social media where AdBlock doesn't work such as Facebook. IRL I am capable of even challenging myself, I do that for example by going in a makeup aisle in the mall and browsing and then not buying anything (I used to spend a LOT on useless stuff like nailpolish etc. before I started being minimalist). But for some reason, the online world is a different story for me still. I hope it will get better lol.
I'm really happy that the way Anthony explains "Break the Twitch", is fairly cohesive with many faith backgrounds. It can be married with our core values. Who does want to live a better life? Keep it up! Thanks!
Curate's the word. I like that word. I've been a proponent of 'curating' one's life for a while now. Not just on social media, but in curating in real life. Curating just sounds well thought-out, classic, specially selected to be 'in this time and place' in my life.
I've been a minimalist for a little over 2 years now. I like the boxing day method but I do it with a bit of a twist. I only do one room/category at a time. It allows me to break decluttering down into more manageable projects. I also use the konmarie method while I'm packing up. So if I come across something I already don't want to keep, I just get rid of it. For my mail, if its not a greeting card from grandma, it goes to the trash. G-ma's greeting cards go into a special box in my closet for safe keeping. On my computer, I have it set to defrag and clean up every time I log off. I send any documents to my personal email where it can be kept digitally. In terms of hobby/craft items, I use tool boxes and tool cabinet depending on the size of the tools. That way its all compartmentalized and easily stored in the same area but at my finger tips when I need it. Finally, I keep a donations box around my place. When I'm cleaning up, I'll just throw stuff in and when its full I take it to the thrift shop. (talk about cleaning house right?) My favorite thing is when a decluttering project is done and there is a new open space in my apartment. so clean... ahhh.
Thw mandatory wait for purchase is amazing! We have a very stubborn and active 4yr old. I have to find a quiet activity to do while she is trying to fall asleep, or she gets distracted by me and stays up for hours. All to often this is Amazon.com or my fav online fabric store (avid quilter here!). That was fine when I was working. But now that I am not, and we currently have finite resources while we get our farm up and running, when I am on Amazon, I put everything in the save for later unless it is something my husband and I have previously discussed. If there is something in the actual cart, I have my husband look it over the next day before hitting that submit button. Every few weeks, I go thru the save for later, and delete anything that I am not still interested in. The stuff I am interested in, stays until I can justify the cost. 90% of it gets deleted tho. I get to shop, but it doesnt hurt our budget, or clutter our home w impulses. We also as another commentor stated, use the save for later for gifts for family. I like to plan ahead our gifts for the year. Previously, I would purchase stuff months in advance, then have to find somewhere to store it. Now, If I come across it, I put it in save for later and when the occasion is coming up, then we purchase it. Its planned out, but again, not taking space in our home for longer than a few days until the gift is given.
I have a habit of browsing for fun because I love fashion. Granted I'm now trying to incorporate a capsule wardrobe and donated a ton of items. I'm getting rid of things that aren't me anymore, and buying items I love while making sure to donate 1 for 1 purchase after downsizing to a point. I think it's a good process for someone who likes to dress up. I think I'll always be the type of person to browse fashion... It's always been a big part of expression I enjoy. But I am working on keeping it under a certain size. I've used a ton if techniques from several minimalism videos and it's been helping a lot. I really like your part about your vision and how it will affect it. Good strategy as well.
What I always like to do in a store is to look at the clearance items first, rather than the new in season merchandise. I find that I can often find the item that I wanted on the sale rack and in that way I end up spending a lot less than if I had ignored the sales rack and went straight to the newer stuff. I also ask myself if it's something I really need or if I have something currently that would fill that need. I was really proud of myself a few months back when I went to my favorite store with my girl friends, browsed, and still bought nothing. It would have been easy for me to impulsively pick something up but when I really thought about it there was nothing I truly needed from that store.
Very helpful video!! I am in the declutter phase of my life and I was able to resell and donate stuff. It is a good feeling! I keep your words in mind when I go to malls or through my city! Thank you!
Great tips!!! I think the best I've got on minimalist shopping is actually making sure we're already minimalists and we've decluttered our house completely. Sometimes when transitioning to minimalism we might feel like we need something and the urge to go get it and we might have it already or not need it at all. When decluttering we switch our minds and realize and truly understand that we've bought so many stuffs we didn't even need in the first place. An organized, decluttered home will easily lead us to not get stuff we don't need.
Seriously mind blown with the information you gave about shopping at the malls. It makes sense. One thing I've learned from The Minimalists is treat the "spontaneous" item you're considering buying like a person and tell it no and why (because you don't have a place for it, too expensive, etc). It may sound bad when reading this, but it truly works. You can also do the same with food you know you shouldn't have.
I feel like your videos are exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life. I've been moving towards living more intentionally and your videos are a great motivation to continue what I'm doing, thank you for sharing your content!
These are all really great tips! I'm fortunate that i've always avoided going inside stores when I have no intention to buy (clothes, gadgets, etc.). My issue has been in groceries and supermarkets though, as I'd usually end up buying a lot of food on impulse and most end up getting forgotten in the pantry. I'm slowly building a habit of bringing a grocery list and shopping for items only listed. I've also done some Konmari-ing with the pantry and the amount of impulsively-bought food that expired on me really shocked me! Anyway, thank you for the great content! I've been watching many of your videos, one after another, and they have really helped me. I'm now working my way to enjoy intentional living. 😊
Love the idea of considering whether an additional purchase will add functionality, or do you already have something serving that purpose? Things like new decor, a new chair (there already is a chair!), new housewares, new clothing - all those roles already served by other stuff. Great videos.
Another great tip that I find Works in terms of dealing with all the advertising in the world is when your decluttering, scrap your social media accounts and start over. The advertisements, the posts, and the recommendations that show up on your news feeds and on the side bars of your internet browser, are all a direct result of pages you've liked, comments you've left, emails you've sent, and things you've searched for on the web. Let's say you start a Facebook page. This time instead of "liking" or posting reactions to all of the things that you have an interest in or enjoy, dont "like" any facebook pages for companies like retail stores or items. Focus your social media responses and "like" button clicking on ideas not physical things. You can also before liking a page scroll through the page and see if they advertise or brand for another company or themselves. Many pages do this as business Partnerships to make money but it's making your ability to stay away from the advertising and impulse Behavior much harder.
Dude, even your rants are relaxing! Your vids are so insightful and really helping me with my hobby of throwing things out. I am binge watching you in preparation for the long Presidents Day weekend! Goodbye mo stuff!!!
A great message that I found works when you're trying to declutter or also avoid impulse buying is if you have to sit there and justify how you would use the item or you have to sit there and justify why you would buy the item, then it's not something you should buy or keep... essentially what you're doing in this case is you're asking yourself if that item or idea is actively serving a purpose in your life or if some part of your life and ability to enjoy it is truly impeded by not having the item
Just found your channel and I love it! My favorite tip is to keep a running list of things you need/really want and if you find something you like, you can get it IF it is on the list. Since I'm on a tight budget, I keep an eye out for sales (I usually go to the mall about once a month just to look around and do not take my money in). For example, last time I went to the mall, a store that I know sells quality clothes was having a 60% off sale. I found a really nice blazer, a pair of jeans that fit just right (not easy to find for me), and a cute shirt. The blazer and jeans were on my list, but the shirt was not so I put it back and asked the lady at the counter to hold the remaining two items and ran to the car to get my debit card so I could buy them. It's been about a month since then and I'm loving both purchases.
What I do is every pay check, I set aside $50 for myself. Everything else I make goes towards debt, savings, or bills. That way, whenever I want to buy that little granola bar, or the $10 whatever, I really have to consider whether or not I want it. By the same token, if I'm saving up for something that's other than essentials, I know I can't spend my extra money for that paycheck.
When I do really need to buy a new thing (like I did with a toaster last year when my old one completely died), I make the process pretty lengthy and involved. I looked at about a dozen toasters on amazon, I read all the reviews, I made a spreadsheet of their dimensions and prices and how many stars they had. (dimensions was important because it had to fit on a small countertop so the foot print was something that mattered.) Then only after comparing all these factors, I picked one and bought it. Pretty much the opposite of impulse! Anyway it's such a slow tedious process that I tend to put off buying a thing until I really need it. At the moment I'm on the fence about a new TV for the bedroom. the old one still works but it is the old fashioned cathode ray tube TV. A new flatscreen would take up much less space. So does that serve minimalism? It would certainly LOOK more minimal. If I do end up buying one, it will have to go through this spreadsheet treatment.
lestrange I love your process! I also (at least try to) wait a while and research, but I'm not that detailed. I never thought to make a comparison spreadsheet. Thanks for the tip!
I admit it is a lot of effort. but if I don't do it then I have these uncomfortable nagging feelings that I made the wrong choice or that I missed seeing something better because I bought too quickly. When I do this comparison process, then I don't have that nagging buyers remorse or uncertainty in the back of my mind. I hate that feeling, so it's worth it to me to put in some extra effort when the result is feeling happy and confident in my choice.
I kept thinking about this tee shirt I saw online. The graphic is of a cat holding a leg bone, with the caption “I found this humerus”. After looking at it and thinking about it for several weeks, I finally bought it. I love it! I have graphic tee shirts from 20-30 yrs ago that I still wear. So I know I’ll be wearing this one for quite a while.
I feel like I need to watch this video every morning as soon as I wake up and then again maybe at lunch time too. Great advice, thanks so much! You're so right on the money with where the problem stems from and I love the tips! xx
Yep indeedy! The add that showed right before the video is literally a woman shopping too, lol it's everywhere! Let's hope I'm able to stay strong and downsize, that's my goal for 2017! I'm really looking forward to watching all your videos, I feel like it's going to be a huge help! My fiance also thanks you. Haha xx
Awesome tips! Love the advice! I'm an avid spender on the transition to living a more minimalistic life, as I tend to overconsume products I don't need I think this will be a great life transformation for me. The biggest thing I'm doing is only allowing myself to spend cash on everyday things like food, snacks, gas, etc. which makes me stick to a budget (since I only have X amount in my wallet!) and I have already spend around 50-100 less in the past couple weeks - it really added up!
Great video packed with highly useful insights! I never knew that the most commonly bought items were tucked in the back of a store to ensure customers are looking at ALL the goods. Amazing! The manipulation is immense!
Great tips thanks for sharing! I keep a "wishlist" and add every thing I see and want to buy. More often than not, I can't even remember what's on that list :-). I guess out of 10 things I've put on the list during the last 3 years, I ended up buying only 2. Another tip is to not save my credit card details on Amazon and the like. If I have to look for my card while online Shopping it gives me time to rethink the purchase (and I often will not buy it then)
Hey Jenny, thank you! That's super smart, having that list can keep you accountable and allows some space to consider your purchases over time. Sounds like it works well!
Ive always used the "vision" technique for my clothes. Even though I have a "capsule" wardrobe, it has some great quality pieces that will last for a long time. I think its a fun way to take care of ones clothes (as a man, but ymmv).
One thing has helped me recently. I get tired. Idk why. But I tire very easily at a mall. I last like 30 minutes than I’m done. So maybe other people should go to the mall after work so that you’ll grab what you need and be too exhausted to shop anymore😂 (Especially helps with cloths cause I don’t want to try anything on) Also I make a list that every item goes thru. 1) do I have this item already? 2) do I have an item that does the same thing or almost the same thing? (Helps prevent duplicates of: jackets, pants, stationary, electronics, etc) 3) where would I put it? Do I have room? 4) do I have the money? Is there somthing that’s more important (rent, gas, food, etc.) 5) how often would I use it? (If it’s less than 3-4 times a week than don’t buy it yet) An item has to pass thru 3-4 (depending on what it is). And if it doesn’t pass #1,2,4 I automatically don’t get it. It takes restraint and practice. Even if you use this. In the beginning some items will fall thru the cracks.
Thank you for your advice. ♡ My personal advice is: leave your credit cards at home. Go on Monday to your bank and withdraw you need for a week in your purse. Then go home and leave your credit cards at a safe place there. That's all and it will help a lot to rethink about what you want to buy.
Great video. You bring very important information in a very good way and I really like the quality of your videos. Thanks for sharing. I have changed my shopping habits this past year. I always think of what value an item will bring to my life and am very careful of what I will bring into my home now, since my major purge. I really think about if I want to have to give up space for an item and if I want to care for it. I ask myself if it will end up being donated in the near future. (I used to pretty much keep the local charity shop in business with home decor items!) My husband and I are also now replacing items, when needed, with good quality, no gadget items. Our toaster is from Britain and can be repaired when needed and we have ditched the electric kettle with multiple temperate setting for a stove top kettle. The fancy one had a habit of turning itself off and we always only used the boiling point setting anyway. Minimalism is such a great way of life! Keep sharing the message!
Thank you, Jennifer. The upkeep after a major purge is half the battle - I'm glad to hear you're being intentional about what you're bringing into your home, it makes all the difference.
This is the best set of suggestions for becoming a smart shopper I have come across. Thanks, I just have to remember these things when the twitch (often) arises.
Thank you for this video! So insightful. If I am buying clothing, I try it on in the store and (then leave) and think about it for a good while - if I will really use it and if it matches everything else I own. If I decided to get it, I keep the receipt for a while also just in case I later felt that it was a bad choice (but that hasn't happened in awhile :) Further, I stopped reading magazines with all the advertisements in them. It helps.
Thanks Anthony, this was a good one! I want to go through it again and write down the steps. One-click comes off today! It would be great if you would have the tips written out for us to copy and paste! I follow a number of minimalist blogs, to me, yours is right at the top with concrete steps to take and very little repetitiveness. Thanks for your hard work. btw you look great in that blue shirt!
Thank you, Gail, for the feedback and kind words. Going forward, most of the videos like this will have a corresponding blog post on the website that will have the main points!
There is a reason why I stop watching beauty bloggers. I have spend so much money of cosmetics. I am still watch some living style bloggers for inspiration to become better.
There's also a trial of something called 'Shopper Stopper'. You put in the shops you are likely to shop on impluse in eg Amazon - then set times when these shops are open and outside these times you can't get onto them. It asks you to put the reasons and inspirations to remind you why not to spend. When you try to access the shop shopper comes up and shows your reasons and blocks access.
Welcome, Jodi. I'm glad to have you here and I appreciate you taking the time to say hello. I hope you enjoy the videos and feel free to reach out if I can help with anything! :)
Your suggestion on figuring out where the item would reside in your home is a great one. When I think of the bookshelves (already full), or the kitchen drawers (already full), or the closet or the medicine cabinet, etc. where it would reside, I quickly realize I am likely not to "need" the item.Right now I am tapping into how I expect the item to make me feel. Am I buying this because it will make me feel slimmer, smarter, safer, etc.? Am I expecting this item to bring the same joy or wonderful feelings that a similar item made me feel in the past? (ex. don't we all remember an absolutely fabulous book that we still refer to, or a sweater that was the epitome of comfort and relaxation).Great video, as always!P.S. Suggestion: A video on filling the shopping void. It is a real habit change to stop the online and retail shopping habit that can fill odd moments or hours. What could my go to relaxation or exhilaration activity be instead?
New hobby. I would recommend doing yoga to anyone. It really helps put the focus in your life on your own progress. Keeping a bullet journal also helps me. Good luck! xxx
I don't know what exactly the purpose of this video was, but I bought me a cooler with that attachment that's solar-powered so that I can make margaritas on the beach. Thanks.
Apparently, I'm quite the minimalist. I already do all of these! All of them even the questions in the end. I asked myself all of them before buying a printer.
For us we are just starting our minimalism journey but it is living without the excessive, without the clutter, i don't have a tiny closet (yet) as I enjoy clothes but I have become far more refrained from buying any new items and I have learnt not to be attached to clothes so have parted with a lot already and now only have items I genuinely love at the moment
Though I'm becoming more minimalist, I still love shopping. However, that activity is usually just window shopping anymore. Rather than staying away from malls altogether or asking myself if I really love something that I'm tempted by, I instead ask myself if I'd regret NOT buying that thing. Usually the answer is no, so then I leave it.
I think also focusing on a future goal and reminding yourself of a past mistake can stop an impulse buy. Like reminding yourself you are keeping on track with your savings plan (future) and remember that top you bought and never even wore once then gave it away? (past) - This can help to evaluate and differentiate between a want and a need :)
I usually add things to amazon wish list, let them sit there for a while before I make my decision whether to purchase it or not. Lots of those things become not needed after a short time of waiting !
One trick i use to decide if i should buy it (this works more on clothes and stuff like that) is if its versatile. I might see a top i find really cute but i have to think about how many different ways i can wear it (could i tuck it into a skirt/ pants, wear it over a dress or under another layer?) If I can switch it up a bit and get more options from the one article than its a yes! Like recently i bough a sort of oversized and long flannel. Im able to wear it as a dress, tie it around my waist or wear it as a layer with a t-shirt underneath. I could even put a sweater over it! :^)
I really like the idea of first picturing Where the item we want is actually going to live. More than once I have put something back down because I could not honor the object with its own space.
I just discover your chanel and I'm rushing through all your videos right now. I've the will of simplify my environment but I'm still afraid to get rid of all the stuff around me that I like. Step by step I guess :) Thank you very much for the share!
Hey Teddy, welcome to the channel. You definitely don't need to get rid of the things you like! Minimalism is a tool that you get to choose how to use. Keep the things that make you happy, and take some time to remove the things that simply clutter your space, or provide you no joy for the amount of work they require. :) Good luck, let me know if I can help.
i really enjoy your videos and the thoughts you put in them. i wish you more views and subscribers! when i see things that i just want to buy immediatly, i always try to figure out if this really is the living-/lifestyle, that i want to have. i try to look forward, not backwards. and i also learnd with the time that i don't need everything 3 times. and then i try to remember myself, that every 'thing' will become 'stuff' and even 'garbage' at some point and then ask myself do i really want to take part in this 'evolution'. all the best from germany!
***** hi Carolyn, sounds exciting, you can now have a second start in this home. so everything that you didn't like before will have a new chance :) i personally prefer dishes from a pottery. this has more personality and i try to not buy things from ikea anymore. a good table can be the heart of a living space, so enjoy yours :) when i moved out from my parents years ago i left my tv there (never missed this thing) maybe the youtuber jenny mustard will give you some other minimalstic inspiration (beside break the twitch of course ;) ) have fun with the new old house :)
One thing I like doing with shopping lists is sorting the items according to the store layout so that I don't go back and forth and I can laser focus on the next item on the list. It always ends in the items closest to a cashier so the next logical step is head out! I give thanks to MMOs and efficient questing for this impulse.
As a student, I have limited space so I just buy very little unless something breaks. Clothing however, is a huge problem for me because I wasn't really prepared for the kind of weather UK has, so most of my clothing purchases were orientated towards that. I just need to have better management of what to throw out, and what to keep.
Cool ideas! I incorporated it like this: I have a text pad, in which I collect my ideas on items to buy, already. -So I can buy them in one package and don't need to go to the post office too often in case the mail man doesn't leave it infront of my door or at my neighbors. NOW on the top I put now your question. Especially the one on the vision of my life. I am curious, if it will change something. :-)
When I go shopping I go directly to the place where I know there are the clothes that I need. The same thing when I go to buy food. At the supermarket it helps me write the list so I know what I need and I'm less influenced from the abundance in there.
For me I found that adding this "thing" to an external list/wishlist (not built in the webshop) helps to cool down the impulse to buy. When I come back to my list after a while I often found that this thing that I wanted so much, at the moment, is completely useless.
dont know since when i just have no interest in shopping. i just buy household items and food only, the must buy items. easy life and happy relax life. TQ for smart ideas and have a good day.
on the note of vision - make a place for somethign before you buy it. I got a NEW printer and it is in middle of the floow because my TABLE was not yet set up fot it it has been two weeks and all the other christmas gifts are ON top of it....
Love your videos...trying to be a minimalist but it seems v hard for me Coz I love buying stuffs....I always do impulse shopping and never use those things.....I shop.everyday online and I shop when I m.bored
When I shop online, I usually place all my items in my cart and slowing purchase them. I usually give myself two weeks to decide if , I want to items. If I have missed a sale, I will just wait for the next sale ( usual sales are semi annual)
My tip is never saving my credit card number (or address if I can) at online stores. That way I have to take the time and enter it all each time. It gives me a little extra serious decision time on any impulse purchases. I feel like it's definitely helping!
You would make a great TED talker :)
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Other than food, I only shop twice a year. Because I have a capsule wardrobe, I have a lot of extra space above my closet and in the guest room closet. I utilize this space by buying my everyday products in a 6 month supply and storing. I know I am going to need toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo/conditioner, soap, laundry detergent, makeup, toilet paper, sanitary products (for women), etc. Once per week, I order my food online and have it delivered. By NOT running to the store to get these items, I eliminate impulse purchases. In spring & fall, I asses my closet and make a list of what I need and clothes that need replacing. I order gifts online so I am not tempted by the mall displays. By the way, since I do not wish to clutter other people’s homes either, I give disposable gifts such as wine, chocolates, fruit & nut baskets, soaps & lotions, and tickets to events. For my granddaughter’s birthday (she’s eight) I took her to a Bruno Mars concert. My family loves our minimalistic lifestyles.
Do you have a youtube channel? I would love to learn more from you!
With ordering groceries online you end up spending more money because of the delivery fees. I guess I am just disciplined because I only get what I need when I go to the grocery store. When I shop online I end up buying a lot more stuff. If I go somewhere like an electronics or home store that's another story. I usually only buy one thing i didn't need though.
@@tamekad-b1014 I buy the same food every week so all the items are already in the basket and I just do the shopping with one click. Delivery is 2 euro and I prefer to spend 2 euro then spending my time to go shopping
I am moving my whole family to a capsule wardrobe ❤
What. is capsule wardrobe?
I have found that eating a snack, carrying water with me, and wearing headphones helps a lot while shopping anywhere - I don't suddenly need a drink, I'm not starving, and I'm not overwhelmed by the music, people, and other sounds. It's still a lot of clutter for your eyes, but it's easier to process when you're shutting off or reducing input from other senses.
This was SO great. I love your "rant" on malls and advertising... it's all psychological on purpose.
Loved that part too!
Not having a large amount of money on hand, or having budgeted money to spend at store. If you bring just the amount for what you plan on purchasing it helps curve impulse spending and forces you to leave the store without buying extra... if it is something that is truly needed then a separate trip can be made a day or two later. Helps curve the impulse. Great tips. I often do Christmas shopping on Amazon ahead of time and put a bunch of stuff in the cart saved for later. By the time Christmas rolls around the items I want get bought in a priority of what the kids would love and actually play with or actually need.
That is a really smart way to handle Amazon shopping. Love the intentionality that you bring to it.
Finding a way ㅣ
i find peopel tend to Bargain shop and use up the budget
Like I did for a long time budget and not spend over an amount but with sales couponds and such I got quie a collection of SMALLER items and CLEARANCE stuff...
this is SO excellent! I am writing these tips down and am putting them in my wallet. I will read them whenever I am tempted to make a frivolous purchase!
So glad the tips are helpful. Thanks for watching, +Ka Ren! :)
you should also check out "the minimalist" who are these two dudes who totally transformed their lives together through lessening their belongings in a drastic way!
Great talk.
before buying something I like to ask myself: 1. what happens if I don´t buy it? 2. do I really need it?
Good idea
most important thing for me while shopping is whether this piece of clothes makes me happy. like not happy in this particular moment, but generally. For instance, I needed a white t-shirt, it took me literally 3 months to find a perfect one matching with the rest of my wardrobe. Also, it might be helpful to find a sense of perfection, kind of feeling that you and the piece found each other. I know this sounds weird, but it works!
Having suffered from the much overused term “stuffocation” for some time in the past, your list idea is much favoured in our household, together with only going shopping when necessary, off or online. Thank you for helping to break the twitch.
excellent advice. thanks for sharing. when it comes to shopping for clothes, i also ask myself if it goes well with most of my other clothes. if it's not easy to wear, you probably won't wear it often
I am new to minimalism and it is an almost constant battle against the 5000 ads that I see everyday.. I actually had an Ipad and accessories in my shopping cart this morning. $1500 that I was one click away from spending. I do not need an ipad in the least.. But Break the Twitch saved me.... I am now $1500 closer to retirement!! Thanks Anthony
So glad to be helpful! It’s an ongoing battle that’s for sure, and I’m glad to hear you won that one.
Getting an AdBlock helped me a lot with this particular issue, also avoiding social media where AdBlock doesn't work such as Facebook. IRL I am capable of even challenging myself, I do that for example by going in a makeup aisle in the mall and browsing and then not buying anything (I used to spend a LOT on useless stuff like nailpolish etc. before I started being minimalist). But for some reason, the online world is a different story for me still. I hope it will get better lol.
I'm really happy that the way Anthony explains "Break the Twitch", is fairly cohesive with many faith backgrounds. It can be married with our core values. Who does want to live a better life? Keep it up! Thanks!
Curate's the word. I like that word. I've been a proponent of 'curating' one's life for a while now. Not just on social media, but in curating in real life. Curating just sounds well thought-out, classic, specially selected to be 'in this time and place' in my life.
I've been a minimalist for a little over 2 years now. I like the boxing day method but I do it with a bit of a twist. I only do one room/category at a time. It allows me to break decluttering down into more manageable projects. I also use the konmarie method while I'm packing up. So if I come across something I already don't want to keep, I just get rid of it. For my mail, if its not a greeting card from grandma, it goes to the trash. G-ma's greeting cards go into a special box in my closet for safe keeping. On my computer, I have it set to defrag and clean up every time I log off. I send any documents to my personal email where it can be kept digitally. In terms of hobby/craft items, I use tool boxes and tool cabinet depending on the size of the tools. That way its all compartmentalized and easily stored in the same area but at my finger tips when I need it. Finally, I keep a donations box around my place. When I'm cleaning up, I'll just throw stuff in and when its full I take it to the thrift shop. (talk about cleaning house right?) My favorite thing is when a decluttering project is done and there is a new open space in my apartment. so clean... ahhh.
Thw mandatory wait for purchase is amazing! We have a very stubborn and active 4yr old. I have to find a quiet activity to do while she is trying to fall asleep, or she gets distracted by me and stays up for hours. All to often this is Amazon.com or my fav online fabric store (avid quilter here!). That was fine when I was working. But now that I am not, and we currently have finite resources while we get our farm up and running, when I am on Amazon, I put everything in the save for later unless it is something my husband and I have previously discussed. If there is something in the actual cart, I have my husband look it over the next day before hitting that submit button. Every few weeks, I go thru the save for later, and delete anything that I am not still interested in. The stuff I am interested in, stays until I can justify the cost. 90% of it gets deleted tho. I get to shop, but it doesnt hurt our budget, or clutter our home w impulses. We also as another commentor stated, use the save for later for gifts for family. I like to plan ahead our gifts for the year. Previously, I would purchase stuff months in advance, then have to find somewhere to store it. Now, If I come across it, I put it in save for later and when the occasion is coming up, then we purchase it. Its planned out, but again, not taking space in our home for longer than a few days until the gift is given.
I have a habit of browsing for fun because I love fashion. Granted I'm now trying to incorporate a capsule wardrobe and donated a ton of items. I'm getting rid of things that aren't me anymore, and buying items I love while making sure to donate 1 for 1 purchase after downsizing to a point. I think it's a good process for someone who likes to dress up. I think I'll always be the type of person to browse fashion... It's always been a big part of expression I enjoy. But I am working on keeping it under a certain size. I've used a ton if techniques from several minimalism videos and it's been helping a lot.
I really like your part about your vision and how it will affect it. Good strategy as well.
What I always like to do in a store is to look at the clearance items first, rather than the new in season merchandise. I find that I can often find the item that I wanted on the sale rack and in that way I end up spending a lot less than if I had ignored the sales rack and went straight to the newer stuff. I also ask myself if it's something I really need or if I have something currently that would fill that need. I was really proud of myself a few months back when I went to my favorite store with my girl friends, browsed, and still bought nothing. It would have been easy for me to impulsively pick something up but when I really thought about it there was nothing I truly needed from that store.
Very helpful video!! I am in the declutter phase of my life and I was able to resell and donate stuff. It is a good feeling! I keep your words in mind when I go to malls or through my city! Thank you!
really nice tips here, love the parts about the mall
Great tips!!! I think the best I've got on minimalist shopping is actually making sure we're already minimalists and we've decluttered our house completely. Sometimes when transitioning to minimalism we might feel like we need something and the urge to go get it and we might have it already or not need it at all. When decluttering we switch our minds and realize and truly understand that we've bought so many stuffs we didn't even need in the first place. An organized, decluttered home will easily lead us to not get stuff we don't need.
Agreed, the process of decluttering a home does help in reducing future purchases. Thanks for watching & sharing!
Seriously mind blown with the information you gave about shopping at the malls. It makes sense. One thing I've learned from The Minimalists is treat the "spontaneous" item you're considering buying like a person and tell it no and why (because you don't have a place for it, too expensive, etc). It may sound bad when reading this, but it truly works. You can also do the same with food you know you shouldn't have.
Thank you for watching and sharing a tip that works for you! :)
good to see a man talking about this.
I feel like your videos are exactly what I needed to hear at this point in my life. I've been moving towards living more intentionally and your videos are a great motivation to continue what I'm doing, thank you for sharing your content!
These are all really great tips! I'm fortunate that i've always avoided going inside stores when I have no intention to buy (clothes, gadgets, etc.).
My issue has been in groceries and supermarkets though, as I'd usually end up buying a lot of food on impulse and most end up getting forgotten in the pantry. I'm slowly building a habit of bringing a grocery list and shopping for items only listed. I've also done some Konmari-ing with the pantry and the amount of impulsively-bought food that expired on me really shocked me!
Anyway, thank you for the great content! I've been watching many of your videos, one after another, and they have really helped me. I'm now working my way to enjoy intentional living. 😊
Love the idea of considering whether an additional purchase will add functionality, or do you already have something serving that purpose? Things like new decor, a new chair (there already is a chair!), new housewares, new clothing - all those roles already served by other stuff. Great videos.
Thank you Shari!
Where have these ideas been my whole life?! These ideas are so practical yet so full of common sense. Keep em comin'! I love this!
Right here waiting for you to find me! But seriously, I'm glad this was helpful and I hope you enjoy upcoming videos. :)
Another great tip that I find Works in terms of dealing with all the advertising in the world is when your decluttering, scrap your social media accounts and start over. The advertisements, the posts, and the recommendations that show up on your news feeds and on the side bars of your internet browser, are all a direct result of pages you've liked, comments you've left, emails you've sent, and things you've searched for on the web. Let's say you start a Facebook page. This time instead of "liking" or posting reactions to all of the things that you have an interest in or enjoy, dont "like" any facebook pages for companies like retail stores or items. Focus your social media responses and "like" button clicking on ideas not physical things.
You can also before liking a page scroll through the page and see if they advertise or brand for another company or themselves. Many pages do this as business Partnerships to make money but it's making your ability to stay away from the advertising and impulse Behavior much harder.
Dude, even your rants are relaxing! Your vids are so insightful and really helping me with my hobby of throwing things out. I am binge watching you in preparation for the long Presidents Day weekend! Goodbye mo stuff!!!
A great message that I found works when you're trying to declutter or also avoid impulse buying is if you have to sit there and justify how you would use the item or you have to sit there and justify why you would buy the item, then it's not something you should buy or keep... essentially what you're doing in this case is you're asking yourself if that item or idea is actively serving a purpose in your life or if some part of your life and ability to enjoy it is truly impeded by not having the item
Thanks, Ryan, for watching and sharing what's worked for you!
Just found your channel and I love it! My favorite tip is to keep a running list of things you need/really want and if you find something you like, you can get it IF it is on the list. Since I'm on a tight budget, I keep an eye out for sales (I usually go to the mall about once a month just to look around and do not take my money in). For example, last time I went to the mall, a store that I know sells quality clothes was having a 60% off sale. I found a really nice blazer, a pair of jeans that fit just right (not easy to find for me), and a cute shirt. The blazer and jeans were on my list, but the shirt was not so I put it back and asked the lady at the counter to hold the remaining two items and ran to the car to get my debit card so I could buy them. It's been about a month since then and I'm loving both purchases.
Thanks, Natasha! Glad to have you as part of the BTT family. Sounds like you've got a process down that works for you, which is great!
You are making this part of my life so comfortable by making this calming videos.
Thx alot
I will show your channel to my wife, she will love it.
What I do is every pay check, I set aside $50 for myself. Everything else I make goes towards debt, savings, or bills. That way, whenever I want to buy that little granola bar, or the $10 whatever, I really have to consider whether or not I want it. By the same token, if I'm saving up for something that's other than essentials, I know I can't spend my extra money for that paycheck.
Aurora Limb I really like this idea 💡
Aurora Limb An idea I’ll be going by. Very smart.
When I do really need to buy a new thing (like I did with a toaster last year when my old one completely died), I make the process pretty lengthy and involved. I looked at about a dozen toasters on amazon, I read all the reviews, I made a spreadsheet of their dimensions and prices and how many stars they had. (dimensions was important because it had to fit on a small countertop so the foot print was something that mattered.) Then only after comparing all these factors, I picked one and bought it. Pretty much the opposite of impulse! Anyway it's such a slow tedious process that I tend to put off buying a thing until I really need it. At the moment I'm on the fence about a new TV for the bedroom. the old one still works but it is the old fashioned cathode ray tube TV. A new flatscreen would take up much less space. So does that serve minimalism? It would certainly LOOK more minimal.
If I do end up buying one, it will have to go through this spreadsheet treatment.
lestrange I love your process! I also (at least try to) wait a while and research, but I'm not that detailed. I never thought to make a comparison spreadsheet. Thanks for the tip!
I admit it is a lot of effort. but if I don't do it then I have these uncomfortable nagging feelings that I made the wrong choice or that I missed seeing something better because I bought too quickly. When I do this comparison process, then I don't have that nagging buyers remorse or uncertainty in the back of my mind. I hate that feeling, so it's worth it to me to put in some extra effort when the result is feeling happy and confident in my choice.
I kept thinking about this tee shirt I saw online. The graphic is of a cat holding a leg bone, with the caption “I found this humerus”. After looking at it and thinking about it for several weeks, I finally bought it. I love it! I have graphic tee shirts from 20-30 yrs ago that I still wear. So I know I’ll be wearing this one for quite a while.
I feel like I need to watch this video every morning as soon as I wake up and then again maybe at lunch time too. Great advice, thanks so much! You're so right on the money with where the problem stems from and I love the tips! xx
Hi Hailey! I'm glad you found the video helpful - things really are designed to get us to buy things we don't need!
Yep indeedy! The add that showed right before the video is literally a woman shopping too, lol it's everywhere! Let's hope I'm able to stay strong and downsize, that's my goal for 2017! I'm really looking forward to watching all your videos, I feel like it's going to be a huge help! My fiance also thanks you. Haha xx
Awesome tips! Love the advice! I'm an avid spender on the transition to living a more minimalistic life, as I tend to overconsume products I don't need I think this will be a great life transformation for me. The biggest thing I'm doing is only allowing myself to spend cash on everyday things like food, snacks, gas, etc. which makes me stick to a budget (since I only have X amount in my wallet!) and I have already spend around 50-100 less in the past couple weeks - it really added up!
Great video packed with highly useful insights! I never knew that the most commonly bought items were tucked in the back of a store to ensure customers are looking at ALL the goods. Amazing! The manipulation is immense!
Thanks, Joseph, glad you found the video helpful!
Asking where will this go is a great one for me and my husband. It really makes us think.
Great tips thanks for sharing! I keep a "wishlist" and add every thing I see and want to buy. More often than not, I can't even remember what's on that list :-). I guess out of 10 things I've put on the list during the last 3 years, I ended up buying only 2. Another tip is to not save my credit card details on Amazon and the like. If I have to look for my card while online Shopping it gives me time to rethink the purchase (and I often will not buy it then)
Hey Jenny, thank you! That's super smart, having that list can keep you accountable and allows some space to consider your purchases over time. Sounds like it works well!
Ive always used the "vision" technique for my clothes. Even though I have a "capsule" wardrobe, it has some great quality pieces that will last for a long time. I think its a fun way to take care of ones clothes (as a man, but ymmv).
This is the best video on this subject I have ever seen. It's common sense but it just never 'clicked'. You explain things very well, thankyou :)
One thing has helped me recently.
I get tired. Idk why. But I tire very easily at a mall. I last like 30 minutes than I’m done.
So maybe other people should go to the mall after work so that you’ll grab what you need and be too exhausted to shop anymore😂
(Especially helps with cloths cause I don’t want to try anything on)
Also I make a list that every item goes thru.
1) do I have this item already?
2) do I have an item that does the same thing or almost the same thing? (Helps prevent duplicates of: jackets, pants, stationary, electronics, etc)
3) where would I put it? Do I have room?
4) do I have the money? Is there somthing that’s more important (rent, gas, food, etc.)
5) how often would I use it? (If it’s less than 3-4 times a week than don’t buy it yet)
An item has to pass thru 3-4 (depending on what it is). And if it doesn’t pass #1,2,4 I automatically don’t get it.
It takes restraint and practice. Even if you use this. In the beginning some items will fall thru the cracks.
Thank you for your advice. ♡ My personal advice is: leave your credit cards at home. Go on Monday to your bank and withdraw you need for a week in your purse. Then go home and leave your credit cards at a safe place there. That's all and it will help a lot to rethink about what you want to buy.
Great video. You bring very important information in a very good way and I really like the quality of your videos. Thanks for sharing. I have changed my shopping habits this past year. I always think of what value an item will bring to my life and am very careful of what I will bring into my home now, since my major purge. I really think about if I want to have to give up space for an item and if I want to care for it. I ask myself if it will end up being donated in the near future. (I used to pretty much keep the local charity shop in business with home decor items!) My husband and I are also now replacing items, when needed, with good quality, no gadget items. Our toaster is from Britain and can be repaired when needed and we have ditched the electric kettle with multiple temperate setting for a stove top kettle. The fancy one had a habit of turning itself off and we always only used the boiling point setting anyway. Minimalism is such a great way of life! Keep sharing the message!
Thank you, Jennifer. The upkeep after a major purge is half the battle - I'm glad to hear you're being intentional about what you're bringing into your home, it makes all the difference.
This is the best set of suggestions for becoming a smart shopper I have come across. Thanks, I just have to remember these things when the twitch (often) arises.
Thank you! It can be really hard to do in the moment, so having a plan of action in advance can really be a big benefit.
Thank you for this video! So insightful. If I am buying clothing, I try it on in the store and (then leave) and think about it for a good while - if I will really use it and if it matches everything else I own. If I decided to get it, I keep the receipt for a while also just in case I later felt that it was a bad choice (but that hasn't happened in awhile :) Further, I stopped reading magazines with all the advertisements in them. It helps.
Thank you for watching, Desiree, and for sharing your experience!
Thanks Anthony, this was a good one! I want to go through it again and write down the steps. One-click comes off today! It would be great if you would have the tips written out for us to copy and paste! I follow a number of minimalist blogs, to me, yours is right at the top with concrete steps to take and very little repetitiveness. Thanks for your hard work. btw you look great in that blue shirt!
Thank you, Gail, for the feedback and kind words. Going forward, most of the videos like this will have a corresponding blog post on the website that will have the main points!
So happy I found this channel. So much good advice. ❤️
There is a reason why I stop watching beauty bloggers. I have spend so much money of cosmetics. I am still watch some living style bloggers for inspiration to become better.
Thumps way up! This is what I needed as I hit this wall through my minimalism journey!
Thank you, Amy! Best of luck, and feel free to let me know how I may be able to help.
There's also a trial of something called 'Shopper Stopper'. You put in the shops you are likely to shop on impluse in eg Amazon - then set times when these shops are open and outside these times you can't get onto them. It asks you to put the reasons and inspirations to remind you why not to spend. When you try to access the shop shopper comes up and shows your reasons and blocks access.
Great video, very useful tips
Great list. I need to do the 'wait for x amount of time' advice.
Just found your channel and binge watching you like a trooper. Thank you. You're so easy to watch and listen to. :D
Welcome, Jodi. I'm glad to have you here and I appreciate you taking the time to say hello. I hope you enjoy the videos and feel free to reach out if I can help with anything! :)
Great ideas Anthony. Thank you.
Your suggestion on figuring out where the item would reside in your home is a great one. When I think of the bookshelves (already full), or the kitchen drawers (already full), or the closet or the medicine cabinet, etc. where it would reside, I quickly realize I am likely not to "need" the item.Right now I am tapping into how I expect the item to make me feel. Am I buying this because it will make me feel slimmer, smarter, safer, etc.? Am I expecting this item to bring the same joy or wonderful feelings that a similar item made me feel in the past? (ex. don't we all remember an absolutely fabulous book that we still refer to, or a sweater that was the epitome of comfort and relaxation).Great video, as always!P.S. Suggestion: A video on filling the shopping void. It is a real habit change to stop the online and retail shopping habit that can fill odd moments or hours. What could my go to relaxation or exhilaration activity be instead?
That is a great idea for a video! You're so right with your suggestions as well.
New hobby. I would recommend doing yoga to anyone. It really helps put the focus in your life on your own progress. Keeping a bullet journal also helps me. Good luck! xxx
SO very helpful and practical. Thank you!
Great tips! I love your videos. I am binge watching all of them.
Thank you Rachel! I hope you enjoy the other videos as well. Welcome to the channel!
This is a God-send. I've finally uninstalled my Sephora App. Whew. And thanks for all the tips!
Thanks Nicole!
I don't know what exactly the purpose of this video was, but I bought me a cooler with that attachment that's solar-powered so that I can make margaritas on the beach. Thanks.
Apparently, I'm quite the minimalist. I already do all of these! All of them even the questions in the end. I asked myself all of them before buying a printer.
For us we are just starting our minimalism journey but it is living without the excessive, without the clutter, i don't have a tiny closet (yet) as I enjoy clothes but I have become far more refrained from buying any new items and I have learnt not to be attached to clothes so have parted with a lot already and now only have items I genuinely love at the moment
Though I'm becoming more minimalist, I still love shopping. However, that activity is usually just window shopping anymore. Rather than staying away from malls altogether or asking myself if I really love something that I'm tempted by, I instead ask myself if I'd regret NOT buying that thing. Usually the answer is no, so then I leave it.
I think also focusing on a future goal and reminding yourself of a past mistake can stop an impulse buy. Like reminding yourself you are keeping on track with your savings plan (future) and remember that top you bought and never even wore once then gave it away? (past) - This can help to evaluate and differentiate between a want and a need :)
I usually add things to amazon wish list, let them sit there for a while before I make my decision whether to purchase it or not. Lots of those things become not needed after a short time of waiting !
I need motivation. Thanks for your VDO.
One trick i use to decide if i should buy it (this works more on clothes and stuff like that) is if its versatile. I might see a top i find really cute but i have to think about how many different ways i can wear it (could i tuck it into a skirt/ pants, wear it over a dress or under another layer?) If I can switch it up a bit and get more options from the one article than its a yes! Like recently i bough a sort of oversized and long flannel. Im able to wear it as a dress, tie it around my waist or wear it as a layer with a t-shirt underneath. I could even put a sweater over it! :^)
Cool. Just discovered you and watched your expansion phase video. Very helpful and interesting. Thank you :)
Fabulous. Thank you!
I really like the idea of first picturing Where the item we want is actually going to live.
More than once I have put something back down because I could not honor the object with its own space.
I love that, honor the item with its own space-well said!
Loud music does not make me shop. It makes me run away.
Now, me too. It exhausts me.
Loud music, bright lights and too much stuff choices make my anxiety out if control so much I want to vomit. I suppose this saves me money lol
I just discover your chanel and I'm rushing through all your videos right now. I've the will of simplify my environment but I'm still afraid to get rid of all the stuff around me that I like. Step by step I guess :)
Thank you very much for the share!
Hey Teddy, welcome to the channel. You definitely don't need to get rid of the things you like! Minimalism is a tool that you get to choose how to use. Keep the things that make you happy, and take some time to remove the things that simply clutter your space, or provide you no joy for the amount of work they require. :) Good luck, let me know if I can help.
i really enjoy your videos and the thoughts you put in them. i wish you more views and subscribers!
when i see things that i just want to buy immediatly, i always try to figure out if this really is the living-/lifestyle, that i want to have. i try to look forward, not backwards. and i also learnd with the time that i don't need everything 3 times.
and then i try to remember myself, that every 'thing' will become 'stuff' and even 'garbage' at some point and then ask myself do i really want to take part in this 'evolution'.
all the best from germany!
Thank you for your kind comment, Marie. I also wish I had more views and subscribers. :) Hopefully soon! Sending love from Minnesota.
***** hi Carolyn, sounds exciting, you can now have a second start in this home. so everything that you didn't like before will have a new chance :)
i personally prefer dishes from a pottery. this has more personality and i try to not buy things from ikea anymore.
a good table can be the heart of a living space, so enjoy yours :)
when i moved out from my parents years ago i left my tv there (never missed this thing)
maybe the youtuber jenny mustard will give you some other minimalstic inspiration (beside break the twitch of course ;) )
have fun with the new old house :)
:) since i don't care if it is a set, i have a lot of different pieces :) but i guess thats just a lifestyle of mine :) haha
haha sometimes the lazy version is better ;) (for me)
This was incredibly helpful! Thank you ☺
Thank you for watching :)
I love seeing more men talk about this. Subscribed!
Welcome :)
One thing I like doing with shopping lists is sorting the items according to the store layout so that I don't go back and forth and I can laser focus on the next item on the list. It always ends in the items closest to a cashier so the next logical step is head out! I give thanks to MMOs and efficient questing for this impulse.
Thanks for the message. Keep it up
As a student, I have limited space so I just buy very little unless something breaks. Clothing however, is a huge problem for me because I wasn't really prepared for the kind of weather UK has, so most of my clothing purchases were orientated towards that. I just need to have better management of what to throw out, and what to keep.
Don't exit through the gift shop.
I really love this channel
Thank you for this great video
So true. I'm trying to cut down all spending and slowly decluttering item by item.
Wow that's really amazing
Amazing video
Cool ideas! I incorporated it like this: I have a text pad, in which I collect my ideas on items to buy, already. -So I can buy them in one package and don't need to go to the post office too often in case the mail man doesn't leave it infront of my door or at my neighbors. NOW on the top I put now your question. Especially the one on the vision of my life. I am curious, if it will change something. :-)
Great tips!!
Thanks Liya!
When I go shopping I go directly to the place where I know there are the clothes that I need. The same thing when I go to buy food. At the supermarket it helps me write the list so I know what I need and I'm less influenced from the abundance in there.
My advice: Don't go to the store. Put off buying that thing as long as possible, even it's just a few days. Often you realize you don't need them.
Yes! Seriously, avoid it if you don't want to spend more money.
I love the idea of having a mandatory waiting period before making an unnecessary purchase.
If enforced, it really does help!
great advice
For me I found that adding this "thing" to an external list/wishlist (not built in the webshop) helps to cool down the impulse to buy. When I come back to my list after a while I often found that this thing that I wanted so much, at the moment, is completely useless.
dont know since when i just have no interest in shopping. i just buy household items and food only, the must buy items. easy life and happy relax life. TQ for smart ideas and have a good day.
You can also snap a picture of the item, walk away, check your phone in a week to see if you still "need" it.
on the note of vision - make a place for somethign before you buy it.
I got a NEW printer and it is in middle of the floow because my TABLE was not yet set up fot it it has been two weeks and all the other christmas gifts are ON top of it....
You’re an angel! Uninstalled my amazon app!
Love your videos...trying to be a minimalist but it seems v hard for me Coz I love buying stuffs....I always do impulse shopping and never use those things.....I shop.everyday online and I shop when I m.bored
When I shop online, I usually place all my items in my cart and slowing purchase them. I usually give myself two weeks to decide if , I want to items. If I have missed a sale, I will just wait for the next sale ( usual sales are semi annual)
This is perfect. I rarely go to malls anymore. Now I think they are so weird.
My tip is never saving my credit card number (or address if I can) at online stores. That way I have to take the time and enter it all each time. It gives me a little extra serious decision time on any impulse purchases. I feel like it's definitely helping!
That's a great idea. Anything that gives a little bit of buffer room is a big help. Appreciate your thoughts Melissa.
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