✋ HOW TO STOP IMPULSE BUYING » 10 Tips to Reduce Emotional Spending | minimalism + saving money

Have you ever wondered WHY you can't stop impulse buying stuff that you don't need -- you feel like you can't stop shopping and that you are wasting money on stuff that clutters up your home? Let's dive into the psychology of impulse buying, talk about why you might be emotional spending, and discuss some cures for all that retail therapy you've been engaging in up until now! Here are 10 tips on how to stop impulse buying and start saving more money - minimalist style!

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► ⏰ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Impulse buying 101
02:15 - What is an impulse buy?
03:06 - Why can't you stop buying stuff you don't need?
04:16 - 10 tips to stop buying stuff
04:41 - 1) clarify
06:10 - 2) notice
06:41 - 3) identify
07:36 - 4) get real
08:25 - 5) audit
09:34 - 6) list
10:17 - 7) wait
10:40 - 8) spending freeze
11:46 - 9) unsubscribe
12:47 - 10) reward yourself
13:49 - more minimalist money and budget tips

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I was an emotional hoarder who couldn’t let go. My husband grew up in extreme poverty in rural China. Now we are a happy & debt-free minimalist family living our dream life in Europe.

Minimalism changed my life - now I want to help YOU unclutter your happiness!

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[claudia.mihaelaa]

Let's just take a second and admire her neat haircut 💇‍♀️💕

[mrs.jennibee]

My last impulse purchase was a chocolate croissant at the farmer’s market, but it didn’t survive long enough to get to my house 😅

[beverlyness]

Because of all the videos I've watched on minimalism, I've realized that I was a collector. Like a personal antique store, I collected cute things from the past. When I was young, everything I had was handed down to me, and I still own and use some of those things. But then I started looking for those kinds of things to buy again and again. Tea pots, cream and sugar sets, platters and serving items, old individual salt bowls, glass everything, Fiesta ware, vases, unique kitchen tools, small ceramic or wooden boxes for display, carved jade items, jewelry, the list goes on and on. I didn't even know I was doing that. For years I had the space to display these items so I continued to own them. For 3 years I've lived in the smallest house I've ever owned, and when the clutter became unbearable last Christmas, that's when I knew I had to do something. It's hard to let go of those things, but they have no purpose and no longer give me pleasure. In fact some of these things are now a problem to get rid of. It's been hard in some ways, but they have to go. Thanks for all your videos helping me to choose a new path. I appreciate what you do for all of us.

[peachettte]

Once I mulled over a bag for 6 months.. deduced it doesn't fit any of my other outfits and I'd have to buy too many new things.
Great advice! We truly have to be very mindful of many marketing tricks.

[SarahJaneUpston]

🚪 have been on my own minimalism journey for 3 years currently decluttering the entire house and learning to be intentional with my purchases again

[hannahsuhood]

Although I’m at a different time in my life than you, I find myself relating to you so much! My mom is a huge emotional hoarder and it used to effect me quite a bit. Now, I’m on my minimalism journey and am investing in quality prices over quantity. Love your channel and love you new hairstyle! 🚪

[minimalistsfan]

🚪I used to impulse buy in the past. When i had bad day (at work ) or a good day. 2 years since i'm on minimalism, intentional living journey. Whenever I want to get something that cost more I think for a while if I want this and for what reason. For example recently I got shoes from sale. I wanted those for a long time and we use shoes everyday so I saw this as a good reason. Those checkout sweets are in thoughts but I can resist them. I make a list at home what I want and plan my meals at home and for work. Basicaly i try to get only If I need something cuz its unfixable etc. Thanks for this video. Good remider for everyday 😀

[lyl]

Every time I feel stressed after work，I like to watch minimalism videos. They help me relax and remind me how little we need to feel happy.

[nellys.k.]

I am working with impulsive buys, each time that I am going outside and see myself in the stores I think twice that I need it now and if not I just passed and keep going. Thank you, YOur videos and others similar are helping me to be mindful before any purchases. Love and Light to you and all your audiences.

[ZenNatureHub]

We went to Ikea today. After thinking for days about what we needed. We left with ONLY and just ONLY what we went there to get. I thought of you!

[charmanter_Fetzen]

By the way - your hair looks amazing 💇🏻‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️

When i‘m stressed out, emotional buying is still a big part. I hope to quit that soon.

[thecountrychickadee]

Thanks! Great video! I just went and unsubscribed from notifications from a fb group I now realise I had been impulse buying from!

[xlovelydearx]

I DEFINITELY needed this! Also, I love the haircut :)

[aeolanyiramoon]

Limited time things are my weakness and plushies. Thank you for your videos. They are really helpful 💖

[giuliannaborges]

I really love the way you explain... my english is very poor and your spelling makes it very very very easy to understand. Thank you!!!

[jenniferlowe]

🚪I have got rid of alot of things, saving money now and not having to clean as much. I lov it

[kristiluce]

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I am just starting my minimalist journey and really enjoying your videos.

[MusicRulesMyHeart]

🚪 wishing everyone a safe and calm week🙏🏼

[brendagrant]

I recently found your channel and love love it and have been binge watching! The other day I put myself on a craft supplies spending freeze for an undetermined amount of time as I have so many I haven’t used.

[ericawhitfield]

I do really well until I go browse for no reason. My house stays purged on a very regular basis, I don’t online shop, I ignore or stop myself from seeing sales, I keep a want list and items can stay on that list for several months before I buy, etc, but my Mom and sister like to go shop for the sake of shopping (and I like spending time with them) and when I browse, I can easily convince myself that I need something that was never on my list before. I never even thought about that item before, but because I saw it, I now want it. And when my mom and sister are freely buying things and often encouraging purchases, I end up buying it then instead of putting it on my list. It doesn’t happen too frequently, but I’m annoyed that I fall into that trap.