How to stop wanting to buy stuff | minimalist frugal living tips

This is how I overcame my shopping addiction that was driven by impulsively buying things I didn't need by sharing these 7 tips that were truly life changing for me and made massive steps toward paying off debt early on in our marriage. Whether you are interested in frugal living and want to be more intentional with your spending, or you are struggling trying to figure out how to stop impulse buying, I hope this is helpful:)

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00:00 my shopping addiction
00:55 audit
02:10 stop making shopping a past time
03:40 write it down
05:50 have less stuff
07:40 write out clear financial goals
08:29 buy from your values not an influencers
11:11 accountability

If you're new here, hi! I'm Jess, a former over-achieving restless soul that is passionate about helping women cultivate contentment exactly where they are, especially amidst motherhood. I post about slow living, minimalism, my faith, and honest motherhood. If you're into that, join me and a tribe of women looking to reject restlessness and step into joyful fullness by subscribing and joining the community. I'm glad you're here:)
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[jessicarothley]

What do you find helps minimize the constant urge to buy?

[jennagress]

Getting off social media completely has really helped me with impulse buying or getting FOMO around a certain purchase. It is crazy how much social media can really sway your wants and desires. Now I feel like I have more room to decide what I truly want and need. Love your content so much ❤️

[maryelizabeth]

Another marketing trick I've noticed is that it seems like everything I want to buy always says "only 2 left" after I put them in my cart, to try to make me feel like I'd better hurry and buy it now. But, when I empty the cart and come back another time, there's usually still "only 2 left." I don't fall for the sense of urgency trick anymore.

[AshleyBell-rc]

Loving how you get straight to every point. Intentional videos and extremely motivating words. You really have experienced the process. Thanks for sharing your lifestyle changes with the world.

[lizacapeloto]

The feeling you get when you buy. Feel it and transfer it to feel that when you dont buy. Ya i did it. ❤

[hmpd]

It's so true, having less stuff makes you value what you have. And that we really only need one of each thing. I used to have a habit of "stocking up" so I wouldn't be panic buying. Now I am just more prepared. I was decluttering a drawer the other day that had this skincare serum new and unopened that I'd completely forgotten about. I had just bought another serum the other day because I thought I'd run out. I felt quite ashamed by that cos it held a mirror up to myself of what my spending habits used to be like, and the fact that I had so much rubbish that I couldn't even keep track of what I owned anymore. It's so freeing to be on this side of things.

[jessjessnw]

Considering how many work hours it takes to buy it. Definitely puts things in perspective. Also shopping with cash when it comes to fun money causes me to be more selective of how I ultimately spend. And I've been using a wish list for years now, really helps!! I even put things on the list that are bigger like vacations, specific lifestyle upgrade goals, etc and that helps me to weigh the smaller stuff. What do I want most vs what do I want now.

Love your videos, thanks so much! ✨️🤍

[jenrt]

Full honesty...I was just diagnosed with several mental health conditions, and in trying to find healing, I stumbled across your videos. I can't tell you how valuable your advice has been to me. I feel like you are in my head! Thank you so much for sharing your journey and what has helped you find inner peace. I have been compulsively buying things for as long as I can remember. Two closets full of clothes, expensive tech, planners, pens, kitchen gadgets, you name it, I have bought it and spent literal millions on things. This has led to the drive to work more overtime, achieve more, etc. and so much mental chaos and distress. I can only pray I can get to where you are. How did you retrain your brain to accept mental quiet?

[HappinessinHope]

Thank you for this!! As someone who struggles with compulsive buying and currently trying to pay of £16, 000 of credit card debts!! I find the waiting 24- 48 hours now before I buy something helps, and then I end up forgetting about it or I cannot be bothered to go back to the store to buy it lol. You are very inspiring Xx

[HomemakerDaze]

The sense of urgency is why I need a break from op shopping. It's cheap and they really do dissappear fast cause there's only one so I end up buying things I don't end up wearing. Constantly donating and buying from the op shops. But I'm donating 2 bags today and limiting how often I go from now on. Only going to buy something that I can picture what it goes with, like at least 2 outfits I can make out of it. Otherwise I think I need to stick to "real stores" for a year. Where I can properly plan what I actually need to fill the gaps of my wardrobe.

[Caroline-Ann]

Just found your chanel and I love you! Everyone else all says the same kinds of things about saving money/minimalism etc but you somehow get to the real issue underneath it.

One thing I have done is delete any apps on my phone where I might purchase something. Sometimes I just find myself scrolling for something to do. I got rid of the apps so now I have to do something else instead like watch YouTube videos 😅

[kbadrig]

I'm a dude but learning so much from you. Thank you!!

[jenniferliegeois]

Seint makeup is great cream makeup. Its affordable amd easy to apply.

[heathermjordan-durant]

❤ Love your perspective, thank you for sharing your journey. It has been very very helpful 🎉🎉🎉

[ginaharold]

Yes the little things really do add up! I have so much stuff from little things I have purchased here and there over the years.

[sdelly]

I have been binging your videos this afternoon after finding you- this has been so so helpful especially since I have JUST moved into my new home with my fiancee and we are getting married soon. Being able to have this new mindset while getting our new home together is so valuable. Thank you so much.

[MirijamGensthaler]

You inspire me so much I aspire to me a mom like you one day

[CourtneyNoble]

I really wanna read that ruthless elimination of hurry book! I found it in the Christian section and im planning on reading it! Very excited

[mjalphonse]

I’m so glad I found you! I’ve been LOVING your content, so inspiring and genuine!

[onlylala]

Wow I like how you made this video it’s as if you are talking to us.well explained and got some tips from you. Keep doing videos.watching from Manila Phils