9 Tips to STOP impulse SPENDING

I get so many questions about the things in my apartment and what I like and wear so I've collected links for many of them below.

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[JulianaGockos]

I like the concept of considering stores as museums.. I can appreciate beautiful things without having to buy and own them

[rosettagrey]

Can you make a video on digital minimalism? the time I spend in front of a screen is starting to overwhelm, despite doing my best to decluttering my digital load. Things like the average time you spend on your phone/computer during the day, what apps you use and don't use and whether you struggle with it at all. I'd really appreciate it x

[Chrissyhappy]

I was just doing my bedroom. It’s the last room in the house to be done. Money is tight now. I decided to save a while longer to get nice carpet rather than making do with a cheaper one. I’ve made do my whole life. I realised if I didn’t get a weekly take away for six weeks it would mean £90 saved. I cut back on a few other bits too. Bought a lovely plant for the dining table instead of weekly flowers. £30 saved. It all adds up. When these are short term I find it easy to do knowing I’m doing it for a reason. I don’t want to have to replace it again too soon so it makes sense to get better quality and wait. It’s the inconvenience of replacing it too. Such a hassle. It’s made me realise how much I’ll enjoy the takeaway and flowers when I get them back as well😊. Sometimes it’s best to wait for what you want. I agree.

[JessiGermany]

My great-grandparents lived on a remote farm back in the old days. Whenever they needed something they coulnd´t buy in one of the villages or small towns in their area, they had to actually walk to the next bigger city. It was 40 k one way. So whenever I think "I need this", I ask myself: Would I walk 80 k for this? It heals me from a ton of needs and wants.

[sfowler]

"Learn to enjoy things without owning them." That's such a good thought!

[cindyOkieGirl]

Bonus is being such a good kitty while you meditate, just calmly watching you. 🥰

[carolinerosacker]

Great tips! I like to ask myself how many hours do I have to work to pay for an item. It stops me everytime! 😂

[kathrynp]

If I see something on Amazon I think I need to buy I always wait 30 days to see if I really need that item, very useful for saving money 😊

[polgara]

Not morbid at all! Actually, it's one of the more effective ways for me to curb my impulse buying. Thank you also, for reminding me to cancel catalogs. I've gotten my mail down to almost nothing, but there is a company that sends a mountain of the same catalogs weekly. They go straight in the bin, but I need to stop them. Fab video! 🌻

[marialuisacabezarodriguez]

Hay una frase en mi país que dice...No es más feliz quien más tiene, sino quien menos necesita.
Gracias Benita, saludos.

[tinalemna]

I just visited my sister in South Carolina and my niece wanted to look in the Coach store. I came so close to buying a bag on sale but then used some of the tips you mentioned and walked away from it. I was relieved because I knew I’d have buyers remorse if I had bought it.

[saramarietherese]

The "take a walk" or "go for a run" helps me every time I´m stuck in online stores!

[marywall]

I love how your window is at the foot of your bed. I have a sloped ceiling so it makes it difficult to want to sleep under a slope. Your furniture placement ideas are great.

[penny]

Such good advice, as usual. I’m glad you and Bonus are finding peace together. 🙏 🙂🐈‍⬛

[SheilaCainSample]

I do the ‘put it in the basket’ and carry it around. You’re correct, 9 times out of 10, I put it back. I love to walk as well for stress and cleaning/organizing really helps with my mind set. Great tips Benita!

[tankscape]

1:13 I wanted to buy those gorgeous green speckled cups as soon as they popped up on screen. Yes, I can see the irony lol. Pls send help.

[wephotogal]

And holding out for the perfect chairs will come at the right time and it will be even MORE exciting when that happens. It's always worth the wait.

[linusik]

The visuals from the swedish stores and your day-to-day life are amazing, I especially appreciate the beautiful aesthetic in the stores since we don't see similar items here in USA. I can imagine how hard it would be to resist purchasing anything in there :) but curating your own home and having the things around you be calming and supporting you is better.

[bluejake]

Loved the scene of Bonus 🐈‍⬛ sitting meditating beside you on the settee!! Xx

[happyjourneywithlynn]

I’ve got 2 statements that I say “maybe later” and “I’ll think about it.” These statements have been helpful to keep me from doing impulse shopping and I walk out of the store without the items.