How To Stop Wanting To Buy Stuff | Frugal Living

Curious to learn more? Check out these! 😊

In today’s consumerist world, where new must-have deals bombard us from every angle, maintaining control over our spending can be a difficult task.

Frugal living is about spending money wisely and focusing on what really matters. When you stop buying things you don't need, you save money, reduce debt, and build savings. This financial freedom can give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy life more 🌱

Becoming a minimalist complements frugal living by encouraging a decluttered and simplified lifestyle. Minimalism is the practice of owning fewer possessions, focusing on what is essential and meaningful. This shift can lead to a number of positive outcomes. For one, it reduces the mental and physical burden of managing a plethora of belongings. When your environment is free of excess, you can focus more on personal growth, relationships, and experiences.

By choosing to stop buying things you don't need and focusing on what truly matters, you not only improve your financial health but also enhance your overall well-being, reduce your environmental impact, and cultivate deeper, more fulfilling relationships 🌿

In this video, I’ll share 7 powerful tips that have helped me avoid overspending and gain more freedom.

_______________________________________________

MORE RESOURCES 👍

_______________________________________________

OTHER SIMILAR VIDEOS FOR YOU 👇

50 Things I Quit To Simplify My Life | Minimalism

Simple Living Lessons That Changed My Life

_______________________________________________

MORE ABOUT SUNNY KIND JOURNEY 👐

_______________________________________________

MUSIC 🎵

Epidemic Sound

_______________________________________________

Affiliate Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links that allow you to find products I love. While this channel may earn minimal sums if you purchase through the links, using the links will not cost anything and you are in no way obligated to use these links. Thank you for your support!

_______________________________________________

[SunnyKindJourney]

What is one thing you stopped buying to save money? 🌿

[traviswilkinson]

I feel like when that realisation hits you that ‘other people don’t care what you look like or what you wear because they’re only thinking about themselves and worrying about people judging them’ you can feel free of the shopping to impress mentality. It’s similar to going to the gym for the first time, nobody in there is judging you because they’re in for the same reasons. Have a great day everyone 🙏🏻

[naczosy]

One thing I heard a while ago in a yoga class from a teacher: saying "no" to something is saying "yes" to something else. I think that's a good quote for your video today. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts - they're very valuable to me!

[jurgi]

I'm currently doing a "no buy year" PS5 game CD purchase challenge. I've now reached the 8th month where I haven't bought a single game. During this time, play old PSP games, PS4 or games that I have on the PC. I'll keep going! I love this challenge! 🙂

[Carole]

We all have one thing in common, planet Earth. Anything you buy takes away a resource from the earth. Therefore, I buy needs, not wants. Materialism has become a disease.

[JoJo-vzuy]

I stopped buying things a year ago unless I need it as everyday item. I hate “stuff” lol

[williammartinez]

I just retired I buy zero my house is filled with good positive stuff. Material to last me 15 yrs I'm good thanks

[taracasper]

Such helpful wise nuggets Seve. I resigned from my job 2 months ago and am actively looking for a job. In the meantime, I've been a decluttering fool, working towards Minimalization. I LOVE shopping! And so while I've cut my spending down drastically, I still find myself searching for cheaper things to "help with my organization." I am considering taking on the no spend for the month of August challenge. Financially, I need to do it. But I don't think I've ever gone a whole month in my life without buying something unnecessary. This video has really helped me to see the beauty of not needing to purchase things. I want to focus more on connections! Thank you for your encouragement and example, to do so!

[Mark]

Excellent suggestions. Thank you for sharing your insights, most of which, I imagine, are hard won from personal experience. You do the world an invaluable service.

[janicaperez]

trying to be minimalist thanks for this

[DNAppm]

Good thing is that I always got really bored by shopping. In my life the greatest frugal choices have been living in small apartments, not travelling outside Europe and not flying, chosing electricity from wind-shares (not a huge initial investment), and not having a car. I used to say: if you refuse a car you are able to buy a new bike every month, instead, as you save so much money. (Of course I have only bought one new bike in my life...) But now my hubby and I have a second-hand EV, for I can't bike and walk much anymore, for reasons of health. It is cheaper to use than public transport, but was an investment up front. A good principle is to never use credit when buying things, but to save first, possible exceptions being taking loans for studies and the first home of your own.

[Nipsumuumi]

For me the trick to avoid shopping new beautiful design decoration for home was to add a banner for advertisements in the mail box and stop browsing the home decoration magazines (in the library). Fortunately I have never bought them home as they become out of date quite soon 😅

[lillyflower]

Hi Seve,
I really like your videos. I'm a minimalist for a long time.
Greetings from Paraguay, South America 😊🩷
Good luck in your journey!!

[kgemkhv]

Wonderful, inspiring video. Thank you very much.

[pamherman]

Your channel is growing! Almost 25K subscribers!

[Katjj]

Seve, you are like 10 years younger than me but so much wiser than I ever was at that age 😂 . Wish I was so down to earth and in touch with my true needs at the time.

Ps. I am proud of young people like you.

Only thing I honestly don't support is the veganism but I understand thats something personal of course.

[yvonnejackson]

First, I’m a natural
minimalist. However, even though I live on a very strict budget I do have occasional wants therefore I have rules. Rule 1 what is the cost of upkeep? Rule 2 why do I want this? Rule 3 did I go back and look at it three times?
If the answers are 1 little or nothing, 2 I find it beautiful, uplifting or educational AND
3 yes, then I get up off of the money.

[Geemeel]

no buy month or no buy year....?? I am so happy with a 'no buy day' already 🤣