How to Shop like a Minimalist
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
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Nice 😊👍
How old are you? I Wish I had found minimalism and veganism earlier...
No matter how much you declutter, if you keep buying things it won't solve any problems. Great video as always!
Well said! Appreciate the support every week, Ryan! 🙏
But there is such a thing a buying
things what you need like food,
replacing clothes or things. Best
to have no debt, no car, no mortgage
and at least some money in reserve.
Plus medical insurance and paying
taxes.
Before you buy:
1. Is that an impulse?
2. Why do you want to buy this?
3. Don’t you already have this?
4. Is that a need or a want?
5. Can you afford it?
6. Is it within your budget?
7. What are the intangible costs?
8. Does it bring value?
9. Is it just a trend?
10. Have you done your research?
11. Is it within the list? (usually for groceries)
12. Does buying sale items save money?
Thanks 🙏
Thank you!
13. What is the opportunity cost?
For years now I don’t use a grocery cart, I only buy what I can carry, that way I am intentional about what I really need in the supermarket
"impulse has no patience" is beautiful
☝
WOW the production quality on this video. the script, the shots, the editing. WOW
I only shop during sales which happens 2-3 times in a year. It gives me enough time to decide whats absolutely needed and what's not.
That's a long wait but i bet that's effective!
I live in a weird space of wanting to become a minimalist but also staying a prepper. They're on opposite ends of the spectrum but I'm on a journey to try to balance them.
That's great to hear from you! I hope this can be helpful. All the best to you and your minimalism journey!
@@CKSPACE your videos have definitely been helping me in my journey. You're one of the main content creators who have been a catalyst for me to take steps to minimalism. Thank you and please continue your great work.
I think you can def find the balance through time. We are Farmers & don't shop regularly, prepping is important to us, not from a weird conspiracy theory place, it just makes sense, we grow about 80% of our food so recently have been prepping & buying up Canning & Preserving jars as we are really hoping for a good fruit harvest this season. Being in Australia we DEF buy toilet paper in bulk now, I never want to go through that again. I think prepping as a Farmer is very normal as you don't know how the harvest will go each year, its really important to prep for lean years, eg cut extra firewood, grow extra vegetables, preserve 1 extra jar of fruit. I think this attitude can definitely be applied to other lifestyles not just farming, eg plan for the predicted worldwide recession due to (the thing), what do you not want to run out of, what will most likely get more expensive..... you can get that stuff in quantity now, and still use sparingly & with respect, we are investing in ethical good quality farm clothes at the moment, yes we will buy extras & store them as we may not be able to afford them in 2 years, so its and environmental & financial choice, that's prepping, but they are items we need & will use & are a conscious choice. I also practise CK's Wishlist strategy, I even have a special notebook for it, if I want something that isn't a basic needs requirement I write it down in that month tab. I don't buy it for 12 months, then I review the following year, often I'm finding I no longer want or need the item, something else made do, or it just stopped being interesting (the Dopamine hit of gratification). This has taken me 2 years of discipline though, it was very hard at first, but I am so much better at it, so now if I do buy/acquire something I really value it, use it, love it. Good luck, you will get there, its the thinking about it that helps, being aware.
@@A2Zandeverything I agree with what you're saying. I use to work on a farm in the summer times and understand how some years are more bountiful than others. So far I've been decluttering my clothes which I'm finding to be difficult because I work in an office which is usually business casual but I sometimes need to go fully suited. I also live in a place that experiences all four seasons. So I have come to the realization that my minimalist wardrobe will contain more items that most UA-cam's wardrobes. As far as prepping goes, we have implemented a nice rotation of the items we often eat which all have a shelf life of between 3-5 years. Next on the list is to take it to the next level and plan on my bulk items that I can store for 25-30 years. I do think that most people often think of prepping and only think items and for get about skills. I think that it's more about the skills you have to survive than the tools you have. So that's what I'm working on now.
When I was young, while my father picked me up from school, used to buy groceries and vegetables on few days, and he always used to refuse the plastic bags to carry the stuff and used to load up what he bought in my backpack... A backpack can be really useful when you buy a lot of things and can be used to work and school too 😁
Thanks for sharing Sangeetha! That's true, they can be really helpful to cut down on redundant waste. 🍃
And it limits what you can buy, forcing you to buy needs, not wants.
Beeing a dad with two children, my wife and I made the rule to wait at least one week. In case of a persistent urge and need, the partner that wants to buy an item, has to write a pitch document. This should contain alternative products, alternative ideas, upgrade strategies and also things to sell before buying the product.
This is brilliant!
@@laurapreston7025 Yeah, in this case, we kind of treat an investment like a company would. And it quickly shows, if it is just an impulse or a real need with real benefit.
@@ElBoyoElectronico Yes, it's very clever. I've been looking at coming up with my own 'guidelines' around purchasing new items. Mainly things like: can it be easily repaired, does it require ongoing maintenance (that will cost money/time), can it be recycled at the end of its life, has it been manufactured with the environment and ethics in mind. I will definitely be taking some of your comments on board. Thanks for sharing.
@@laurapreston7025 Those are also very useful points to consider!
That's awesome, it's always great to have support from our spouse and family members!
This sounds exactly like my father's ideology. 'You need it or you want it' answer this you will be happy.
I make a list of grocery items and try to buy the brand that is on sale.
Good tip!
I love this idea!
“Impulse has no patience, but we do.”
Excellent way of putting this and very true 👍🏻
This video is very timely because I was just thinking about purchasing a lot of things that I don't really need. Thank you for stopping me from spending money I don't have! 😊
You are so welcome! I'm happy that this can help you to shop more intentionally and hopefully in the future as well! 🦾
this video shows like it was put together at a national broadcast local tv station. the work is incredible.
I've been struggling with the impulse to do online shopping these days and this video popped up at the very right time. thank you, CK!
Thanks for the comment Amirah! It's always good to have a reminder on this, glad that this can help! 😊
My mom has a shopping addiction and her strategy for that is this: Amazon Wishlist. You can add a button to your browser to add something to it from literally anywhere. I personally use Shoptagr because it helps with coupons and things but wishlists are an invaluable resource. She doesn't open hers until she has let at least a month go by and often finds she doesn't even want whatever it was or it's sold out by then. Seems to be helping she hasn't spent much money these days.
@@lowwastehighmelanin That's a very good way to shop mindfully. Thank you for sharing it!
This is such an important video! I remember the first time I decluttered my closet I slipped back into old patterns and ended up back where I started (but with less money.) Since then asking myself these types of questions has become much more habitual, but having them in a list is so, so helpful. Thank you, and keep up the great work.
Thanks for sharing Ateret! I'm happy that you feel this way! 🙏
Will continue to create more.
Thanks for the tips. After massive decluttering, I was able to move to a smaller space, which does not permit me to buy in bulk anymore. doing pretty good in controlling my purchases except for impulse buying at the groceries. Unable to eliminate fully, but sticking to one instead of multiple. Work in progress.
"Get what you need and get out." I'll remember that one!
Great strategy!
For me I like to, as I go into a store for something I need, run through my mental list of stuff I need that I could be looking at instead of an impulse purchase or something I want that is on sale. That happened today.
That was so helpful!! Having food delivered is such an impulsive purchase for me. I never realized that until today 😭
Glad that this can help! Having the awareness is the first step 💪
I am having difficulty stopping myself buying stationery like notebooks or pencils... As a teacher, whenever I see something different and appealing, I can't resist but I buy them thinking (i know this is just an excuse) that I will give them as a gift to my students when they are good at something. However, during quarantine days, I am not personally together with my students. Thus, it is just a temptation that I need to find a way to stop😑😑😑
Thanks for the comment Selcen. I know the feeling of just wanting to buy something. I hope this and the wait can help you curb the impulse 🙏
amazing content man, big love from the philippines, really great to see a positive influence in intentional living here in asian !!
I appreciate that Andre! Keep living intentionally!
The lighting on this video is very much on point!!
I am trying slowly to get into minimalime and it is so hard to find really educational videos. Yours is just perfect and thank you for the documentation provided. Love it !!!
This video made me realise I've always lived the minimalism lifestyle due to my mum outlook on quality over quantity but I've splurged and lived in maximalism at the lowest state of mind I got periodically. Now the clutter and the financial goals make me want to go back to healthy habits I find through a minimalistic approach, which is hard when living with a maximalist compulsory buyer!
I write my Needs and Wants once a year, and look at how balanced the Wants and Needs are. Even when being a strong minded non-mainstream personality I do tend to buy more Wants than Needs while I could buy ten times the needed items with the amount of money and effort put to purchase the wanted ones.
Perhaps if you change your name, your life will change. What about "Melek" instead?
always happy when you upload a new video! Keep it up!
Think it is not good to budget on
food - I always look for what is
Bio, healthy and in season.
Only buy unpackaged and not
wrapped in plastic. Mostly buy
loose from smaller family businesses or at one of the
local fresh market foodstalls.
This is very possible in Switzerland. Food here is
always fresh and good quality.
But it is an expensive country.
Minimalist shopping was really my struggle until I saw this video. Thanks CKSPACE! Great video.
Glad that this can help! Thanks for the nice comment!🙏
It is hard to stop browsing on online shopping websites these days. Very useful steps ❤️
One of the best videos I've seen about this subject. Keep up the good work!
Thanks José, I'm glad that you feel this way! Will keep working on it! 🙏
Thanks. Yes, the "indirect" costs you talked about, about 5.5 minutes in are something that most people do not consider. It's amazing just how your money can multiply when you don't go into stores even if you don't make very much money. Like I always say, if you don't go shopping you won't spend anything. This has always helped in my purchase history. Plus, if you put money in the bank it increases especially with compound interest. I've really enjoyed watching your editing techniques. I used to be able to do this with video tape but then got out of practice when media formats changed. I can understand the concepts such as layering images because this has been done for years, but electronically it is a different process and I hope to catch up one of these days.
What are this interests? xD
But else, you are right. ;)
I like the new studio angle and colors :)
I'm super proud of myself bc yesterday i went to the supermarket and i used to come out with at least two big bags, and this time i only got out with a toothbrush and some dog food packets. I was consistently asking myself if i needed or if i had already all i wanted to buy...
You videos are so professional and clean for a relatively small UA-camr, you deserve hundreds of thousands more subscribers!
You keep getting better each week! Your content! Your looks! 😂
Definitely following this 10 rules or whatever you may call it. My sudden impulse to buy things all these years have wasted so much of my money and energy. Can't wait for another Tuesday. Keep shining, Cheng 🙏💪
Always glad to see your comment Ajay! thanks for the support and I hope this can be help to curb your impulse. Will keep working on it! 🙏
Love your videos 🤩. And my 10 year old daughter loves them as well. My husband relented and now he is living this way of life too (it took me around four years 😰).
Greetings from Guadalajara Jalisco México. 😊
That great to hear from your Carla! It's always great to have support from your family!
@@CKSPACE yes! ☺️ It's a small family but they are awesome. But if I count the minimalist family, we are more every year. 🤗
This is a serious piece of content, that encapsulates almost all other videos regarding minimalism into one short and succinct video. Excellent........ truly excellent.
Yay, Tuesday is CK day! Really good set of questions to consider before buying things. I’ve seen similar strategies scattered among other minimalist channels, but you’ve summarized them all here very well-thank you for that! I loved the “need” and “want” columns you made with tape, and then put the actual objects in the columns. Very creative! Might also be a fun decluttering strategy. And, as always, I loved your edits. The “don’t buy yet” in the cash register display made me laugh!
Hi JoAnn! Great to see your comment again! Glad that enjoyed watching this! Will continue to work on more meaningful videos!
Thanks for your endless support! 🙏
Great tips! I love the idea of changing the mindset from just checking the bank account. Because just because there is money available, it doesn’t mean I have to bring in unnecessary stuff.
During the pandemic I have been utilizing online shopping mostly from Amazon. It became too easy to order something and have it delivered within a couple of days.
I am not setting a limit of one monthly online order from Amazon. I will add things to my cart as I think of them but do not immediately purchase them as I did before.
Then when it’s time to do the monthly order I can decide what I really want to purchase and what can wait until next month or even be taken off the list.
Thanks for sharing the tips Amanda! That can be really helpful! 👍
Nice strap change on the seiko5!
Bro your shots on places i always go in Singapore are such new perspectives
Glad to hear that from you man, thanks for the nice words! 🙏
: becoming intentional about what you buy and why you buy it, making thoughtful purchases that won't end up as clutter.
Thank you for all your videos. They have really helped me declutter and become minimalist. I love your voice, how you explain things with a bit of humour and the well edited videos.
I just like to save money and never really buy anything for myself lol
where has your channel been!! appreciate all the local references which is what ive been missing from all the financial & minimalist videos out there 👍🏼 context is always important!
Your videos have seriously changed my life, keep going you got this!
Glad to hear that from you Alexis! That means a lot to me! Will continue to work on it!
Thanks CK. I find your ideas very helpful.
I've been eyeing the Tudor Black Bay 36 and saving up for. Awesome watch. Perfect minimalist watch. Now, I'll get back to finish the video.
Love the edits 🙌🏻
I always enjoy seeing a new video from you pop in my sub box. Thanks for making such great minimalism content
Thanks for the being here Chris! Appreciate the support! 🙏
Love your videos thankyou for your advise.☺️
I am learning so much from your videos - new subscriber here! Thank you.
Man I love your videos. They're so helpful and well edited!
Thanks aishua! Glad you like them!🙏
As always, production quality is on point👍. Thank you for always inspiring!
i always have wishlists tbh, but i double check and weigh if its a really need or want..its a struggle since i am an impulsive buyer, but im trying though! thanks for this nice content!
Excellent questions!
That's one frickin reflective bunch of questions!
Another thought provoking video, thank you.
Great video! 👍
Really glad I found your channel a while ago and that I subscribed.
I'm glad that it reached you. Thanks Antony!
Love your videos!
Congratulations from Brazil
Glad you like them! Thanks! 🙏
Regarding buying food.....I think it's ok to splurge every so often because it's still less expensive than going out to eat. Also, if you know that you are going to use/ buy an item often .....and it's on sale, ...... stock up on it (but not go crazy) it will also save you money because when you need it and it's not on sale, you will pay top dollar for it!
I love your videos! Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you! Will do!
Another great video, thanks man. Keep safe.
Thanks for the support Mark! Stay safe as well!
Thanks again, very helpful! And cool editing! Just added the template to my Notion workspace🙌🏾
Thank you Nijha! Hope that can be helpful to curb impulses!
You're doing some great work. Thank you for this.
I appreciate that! Thanks for the support Tara! 🙏
1:15 that Teddy Baldassarre video tho
This was an excellent video man. I'm a new subscriber and will definitely tune in every week.
Welcome aboard! Glad that it reached you!
I am grateful for the help I've found so far..your vid is very professional..I just desire for more ..for instance I feel like I'm a maximalist minimalist & extreme minimalism is the closest to a decent explanation.. personality is so unique..& so is minimalism
Great video!
Very good tips, thanks for sharing! 💰🌞✨👏
My pleasure! Hope it helps! 🙏
Great video as always mate
Appreciate the support man, thanks!🙏
I almost fell for the multiple white clock shot!
Great video, thank you 😊 greetings from austria :)
Thanks for the nice comment Versand! 😊
Muchas gracias por compartir la lista de deseos para las compras.
Empecé a usar Notion después de ver el último vídeo y lo uso a diario para todo: bullet journal, marcadores, ideas, proyectos...
Un saludo,
Erik
Thanks!!
Awesome Video
Thank for being a good sensei..
My 'To buy' shopping list and my Wishlist are on my Google Notes (mostly because it's easy to update them instead of writing it down and having to tear off pages from my notebook). Before every trip, I look around to see if certain things are running out (like detergent or moisturizer) and put it in a to-buy list, so I won't be scratching my head trying to remember what things I need when I'm out there.
Been trying so hard to save money for a new phone, but unexpected expenses come up. Hope I can buy the one for me by the end of the year.
This is incredible channel
I am guilty of buying a bit too much lately, from being home during the pandemic. Luckily no clutter, and I making use of everything I buy with so much free time. I bought presents for others, too. 🙃 Experiences used to mean more...than objects...but home too much.
You deserve lots of subscribers and viewers 😍
Hey CK, hope one day would see a video on the topic of Finance (eg, own 1 credit card, 1 bank account, etc). As most people nowadays own multiple credit cards and bank accounts.
This is awesome .can you post a video about a minimalist kitchen, and cooking in minimalist style
Thanks for the nice comment and suggestion. I'll see how I can work on that topic. Currently my kitchen is far from minimalism 😂
Yes, please.
man you should write a book
1:16 it's Teddy Bulbasaur!
Great video
Thanks! 🙏
I love your videoss
Big Thanks!🙏
Thank you
I like your table watch
Very useful video
Glad you liked it! Thanks Anne!
Looking forward for your EDC video.
😅will work on it soon!
Thanks again
Always welcome Han!
Everytime i see your weird figurine in your videos i feel the urge to buy one. But i don’t even know how they’re called. I really love your pink weird figurine.
I have always hated shopping. Hanging out at a mall is a waste of time and energy (unless it has a bookstore!). I much prefer to go grocery shopping by myself (also less expensive). Can you tell I’m an introvert?
I see that "Pharrell Spaces & Places" book 👍
I wish you had added buying by thrifting/second hand for more eco conscious decisions. Otherwise very good points.
super.
Awesome
Thanks Kelvin!
omg these footage of shopping malls makes me want to impulse purchase lol @__@
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 totally agreed