How To Stop Wanting to Buy Stuff | Frugal Living
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- Опубліковано 14 вер 2023
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Today I go over the what is one of the more difficult parts of pursing minimalism, the constant desire to buy more things.
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I'm almost 40 and for the past few decades, my best method to not wanting to buy stuff is not having the money for it. works like a charm.
1. Wait it out (ex. 30 day wait period)
If you spend 30 days just thinking about buying some items, it may not be the most optimal approach. It can be quite frustrating to constantly overanalyze your choices. Purchasing when you can is a more relaxing activity and is better for your peace of mind. If it doesn't fit your budget, then you should consider taking 3-5 days to think it over. I, too, used to overthink my purchases, and it exhausted me. My mind was constantly debating with itself. Now, I don't think too much - if I want something and it fits my budget, I buy it right away.
I just preordered my iPhone 15 Pro Max today. Something felt off, as I have a 14 Pro that I'm not really happy with. In the end after some contemplation I just cancelled my order. I don't need these meaningless year on year upgrades that are just sold so well by clever marketing people. Thank you for helping us with more perspective Nicholas
Great video! Stop people from pre-ordering iPhone 15 today!
“Spending money in itself is a hobby here in the US” - is so true!
Seriously. This is a problem I have. I do it from depression. I buy things for the quick excitement of getting something and something new then move on fo the next. It's bad. I have what I need and what I really need is to chill.
I have the worst habit of buying food when I’m hungry, instead of eating what I already have. It’s infuriating.
The one trick that worked for me is going to your favorite store and not buying anything. It really taught me self control and made me question if I actually needed it.
I bought a cheap $100 violin last year, and I can say that it has provided me with so many hours of usefulness over the course of a year and it’s still going. I have also been taking lessons so the overall cost has been higher than just $100, but it has been such a worthy investment. Much better than paying that on useless subscriptions or video games which you beat and probably never play again thereafter.
Buying stuff is not the problem. Buying things just because they are on sale, buying things that go to the back of the closet and stay there, buying things that you replace with something a little different - those kinds of wasteful spending is the problem.
I've started the habit of walking everyday with my dog for a few miles, rather than the quick round the blocks I usually do with him, and that daily routine itself has definitely cut down on my spending. I also need to go to the library more often, there's one less than a mile away from my house, and it's absolutely a missed opportunity for me.
After watching dozens of minimalists videos I know one thing. Every minimalist use apple stuff only.
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some nice pieces of advice :)
Great video & subscribed!
"How to avoid the urge to buy stuff..." - cue glamour shots of random gadgets... lol ok
Love the inuyasha reference 😂
宝藏博主啊，分享的方法都很受用～