i tried a NO BUY month. these are the results.
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David came up with the idea that we should try doing a no buy month, only buying the essentials, like food, but not buying anything that we don’t truly NEED for 30 days. So we tried it! And what we realised after this little experiment was that there is good news and there is bad news. The effects of this month are both positive and quite a bit negative. Have you ever tried this? Or are you too much of a shopaholic to go even one month without a spur of the moment cheeky little purchase?
I talk about:
- budget tips
- why you should have a no buy month
- how to save money
- what i spend money on
- my thoughts on shopping
- what to buy second hand
- shopping high
- the effects of a no buy month
- how often you should spend money
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Save lots of money and support your local library! Your taxes pay for it, so take advantage of free books and videos. Most libraries have free or discounted passes for museums, theater, and other arts. Luv my local library 😊
Not to mention, authors get a bit of money for having their books in libraries, so it’s a great way to support authors too!
Can we buy twice as much next month then?
I'd watch that video😆
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Any good movies lately David?
twice as much film outings?
Always!@@ZonaHiranandani
I wouldn’t say I’m addicted to shopping or anything. But the reason why I enjoy shopping is because I feel like each clothing piece or accessory that I get is allowing me to be one step closer to who I am. There’s always been a stigma of men being into fashion and I feel like I can truly show who I am on the inside on the outside when I wear my clothing and accessories. I finally get to go to the stores and actually browse and put together outfits and weigh which thing I like more and touch the fabrics!
I am surprised that you actually dislike shopping because you own the most gorgeous clothes and home decor! would you consider making a video specifically about how to shop "right" (to prevent the re-buying loop) ? I admire your approach a lot and the combination of 'quality over quantity', simplicity and patience seems to truly be the key
Yeah all these things come into her house magically
And she only cares about books that she stacks in piles showing off their pages symmetrically 😂
It's a control thing. I tried a no buy month and it gave me so much anxiety. I spent a decade dirt poor so it brought me back to that mindset of I can't spend mo ey because I have no money and it started affecting other areas of my life. Suddenly I couldn't have ingredients in the house unless I knew exactly when they would be used. I felt anxious going out with friends. Being able to spend money on frivolous stuff is like a little reminder that I am at a place where I can do that and that I don't have to spend so much time thinking about money. It all felt like someone who had recovered from an ED trying a diet that required tracking. It took up so much brain space and was all I could think about
I used to love shopping. But then I felt overwhelmed by the stuff, that I didn´t really need. Then I tried decluttering, and that kind of became my new addiction 😄This feels better though. With shopping it never really felt quite right.
Jenny, I love your space over here. I started a no buy year for 2024. You ask about people who enjoy shopping and how we feel...but I think for me I don't actually enjoy it that much, but I fell into this habit of buying things especially after seeing stuff to want on social media. But the real reason for the shopping was because of other things like being lonely, frustration at lack of progress on personal projects and lack of ability to be present and do "nothing" in the moment. I started posting videos to keep me accountable in my no buy, but I realized that it's not the shopping I miss. I have to work through the other issues. So, there's lots more for me to explore this year as the challenge goes on.
Very well said ❤ let us knkw how it's going!! ❤❤❤
I sometimes do use shopping as a therapy, but very often end up not buying anything and the fun of it is still there for me.
I do a low buy/no buy month maybe twice a year - usually after christmas and after my summer holiday which is when i tend to spend more money. the first week can be difficult sometimes but as time goes on i learn to enjoy and be creative with the things i already own.
I am currently in my low-buy year. I have the addiction to buy something from Vinted, every weekend or after work if I have time I like to go to a second hand/vintage shop. As you said I would spend my free time shopping and on the second month of low-buy year I realized that I don't have much hobbies to focus on and I just get dopamine from buying stuff. Currently I am trying to build a new routine and rediscover my childhood hobbies or just trying something new.
I love doing a no buy january AND february after the december abundance ! I feel free, I have far more time and the bank account smiles 😊
I find interesting that you have so many beautiful clothes but don’t get a buzz from shopping. I defo get a buzz from buying things particularly bargains from charity shops or sales but am trying to be more intentional as i end up with lots of clothes but nothing I feel great in. I think I shop to relieve boredom & as a treat for working so hard all week but agree I need to find another activity to give me the same feeling!
Try volunteering. So many causes to volunteer for like walking the dogs in the dog shelters. Or simply go on a walk and pick-up the garbage you find - this is a great way to contribute to cleaner surroundings & happier communities. No time for boredom!
How timely. I'm half way through my first no spend months. I aim to complete 6 no spend months this year
I think I end up shopping at the end of the week or weekend because I want that shiny new feeling to make me feel like the stress of the week has been worth it. I’m proud of the fact that I typically just end up window shopping, not wanting to be wastefully consuming and impulsively parting with my money (I owe a lot of that process to YOU, Jenny, you taught me to be a thoughtful shopper!). But I go into the shop hoping that THIS time there’ll be a dress or a sweater or something for my home that makes me feel like a million bucks, that treasure hunting feeling you talked about. Usually I end up thinking, why didn’t I just go home and rest rather than chasing a fancy and being disappointed? So I’m trying to prioritize going home and taking care of myself or tidying, since while less shiny, it usually means you’re taking better care of yourself in the long run. It varies slightly for books for me, though. I’m a librarian so I can get many at work for free, but I still greatly enjoy purchasing and owning books in my personal collection. Even if a book I bought doesn’t end up thrilling me, in the end I’m happy to have supported an author, a bookshop, and the publishing industry with my purchase. ❤
I love thrifting and buying second hand, I enjoy the hunt and discovering treasures. But I even enjoy it if I don’t find anything. I totally love to buy things I will have forever, or until they fall apart 😂
I am a recovering shopaholic. It's a high and then a low for me. I got into debt from it and one day said enough is enough and created my own business and paid it all off in about 3.5 years. I still shop but pay cash. I also save way more than I spend. I learned the hard way. Cait Flanders from Canada wrote a great book on this subject called Adventures in Opting Out. A Field Guide to an Intentional life. She didn't buy anything she didn't need for a year. Great book. Great Canadian!
I have recently downsized and it was obvious I have too much stuff, so from now on I’m on a permanent no buy anything surplus. My only exception is books. Can’t help myself
I was somehow addicted to shopping from age 15-38. I used to order from online shops on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis. Only later I realized that there was certain emptiness inside me. After my daughter was born, a year later I separated from my husband (who had a severe depression), moved to another city etc. End of 2019 I decided I wanted to try a low buy year. So I prepared and for the last time ordered some necessary items like comfortable underwear. At the same time I started a large clear out over several years. Rules I defined were similar to yours with one exception: I allowed myself one unnecessary item per month. At the end of the year I was surprised how easy it was (when the urge to purchase something suddenly had disappeared) and how good I felt to for the first time make a mindful purchase decision. So actually yes, I had bought exactly one piece of clothes every month (had ordered more and sent back all items except one). Finally I found out that even this one item was unnecessary... So starting from the following year I introduced a no buy year and am still sticking to it. I kept mostly very high quality designer items plus sustainable clothes in my wardrobe that I actually started using. Now I very rarely buy a piece - mostly when traveling. Feel so much better especially since it's so important to care more about our nature and how to preserve it. 🤍
I know this isn’t an option for everyone, but living about 1.5 hours away from the city. In a small boring town has been the ultimate game changer for me. I might not socialize or have exciting activities on a daily basis, but the experiences I do have are well planned and feel like absolute luxury compared to my time living in big cities.
My spending does sometime bother me, as I start the month with a good bank balance and then I think I can buy all the things. Half way through the month I panic and need to totally cut back so I can get the essentials. I sometime also go down the rabbit hole of buying all the things on a theme. Went through a period of buying ‘bee’ themed stuff as my nickname became Queen Bee. Completely ridiculous and wasted so much. I get a much bigger buzz (excuse the pun) reselling my stuff now, so make that a goal. Definitely going to try a dry March and see how I get on. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep on keeping on. Queen Bee
You clearly have a lot of beautiful, high quality and unique clothes. You must have researched and bought these items, a great number of times. You say you dont like shopping for clothes and yet have so many nice clothes, I would love to see a video on your shopping process. Trust me, I get the decision fatigue and am often overwhelmed by the amount of choice. Plus we are advertised to more, and more effectively, than ever.
I think it is easier not to shop when you already have an excess of beautiful expensive things that you already love. I feel the need to shop and curate my style due to societal pressure to appear unique and stylish and put together. Anyway blah blah blah, love your vids xxx
Adhd is my reason for impulse buys tbh. But I've also started a lo-buy year. I'm being more mindful and really thinking whether I need something or if I'm just getting it for the sake of it. I have however loosened a rule for myself. If I've been wanting something for a while and it is suddenly on sale ( a significant sale) then I'll get it.
I've wanted a specific vinyl record shelf for a good few years and it was always super expensive and I eventually got it for black Friday at like 70% off. Between waiting ages and then getting it much much cheaper, it brings me joy every day.
haha having a no buy month is so easy when you're poor! I'm a champ at it!
I am very into color shades. And ”my” shades are quite rare. So when I go shopping I am hunting these shades. And if I see them, and like the garment, I buy it. It gives me a kind of ”safety”, like now I have it! I know I’m going to love it and use it for a long time. I feel calm and safe. So I would say that feelings are the most dominant factor. Like I had caught an animal in the forest hundreds years ago 😅
Hmm that’s interesting! Enjoyed the video ❤ I guess it’s easier to resist once you have your life set up pretty much how you want it… I’m in the process of furnishing a place so I’m like a magpie looking out for deals 👀 😅
I have recently just deleted everything in my Amazon 'save for later' and have decided that I am going to buy things in person as much as possible. And because I hate going to the store, this should reduce my spending on unnecessary things😅
I totally get the "treasure hunt" aspect of shopping, but for me it's only second hand items. I find it very boring to go to H&M and look through 10 identical shirts to find the one in my size. I am doing a no buy for new books this year though because my TBR is a bit out of control.
I had a couple no buy years! It was very good feeling. I definitely feel our purchases need to have a good motive or use out of them. As a teen, once I got a job, I would spend my whole paycheck on things I did not need and it was so bad. I have raised my children differently and taught them good finances and raised them as minimalists. My oldest has a job and only buys himself ice cream once in a while! That is it!
I’m 68 and have been doing a low buy month since January. At my age, I really don’t want to acquire more because I feel I have everything I need. But I do love clothes and try to buy 2nd hand but I confess I’m sometimes tempted to buy items I see from online sales from my favorite stores. But I need to be careful and add more to my savings. So far, so good and I plan to continue this for the rest of the year. I enjoyed this video. Thank you!
this speaks to me so much
Lovely video as always. Something to mull over. I don't enjoy shopping in a place with too many options. I tend to get lost and end up picking items but by the time I reach the payment counter, I am mentally exhausted and tend to put things back. We travel a lot as a family and I do collect unique specialty decor items to remember our trips.
Thanks Jenny Mustard!
I’m doing a low-buy year. It feels less like I’ll burn out. having a $60 monthly fun budget is what I do to keep my sanity.
I don't love buying books but I love going to free book shelves or library's and I always take books with me although I have still plenty books to read at home.
My partner and I are the same with spending money! It is so disappointing to learn that we already aren't spending extra so there's no way to save more. Thank you for the relatability!
Lovely video as always! I did a no buy month after Christmas where I noted everything I wanted to buy and it was surprising how by the end of the month most of the things on the list I did not care to purchase! I now write down every purchase I make to keep myself more accountable and I have a wish list for things I would like to purchase which are non essential, if by the end of the month I still want the wish list item I will then treat myself to it but at least this way I am more conscious of what I am spending and I am not purchasing crap that I will not use ☺
Looking through the comments, I'm relating to so many other viewers. When I was younger, I had a problem with thrift shopping. "What's the harm in spending a few bucks for something lovely?" Cue the repeated decluttering sessions as many of the things that seemed lovely during the shopping/hunting high didn't always stay that way in my eyes down the line. Not to mention how I'd often compromise on fit, quality and how the item worked with my current closet because, well, it's such a great deal and isn't it cute!
Jenny is timely as always as my no buy started this month and I'm planning on sustaining it for six months. While I'm seeing some benefits and noticing interesting habits of mine, like the urge to pick up an interesting book or another box of tea every time I'm out despite my overflowing stash of both To Be Read and To Be Drank, I've also experienced an influx of not too cute expenses. Multiple birthdays, car troubles, running out of items that make sense to buy in bulk, you name it.
I'm sure it'll get easier. Like Jenny, I'm thinking only so much can be cut before it makes more sense to focus on bringing income in.
I use shopping as inspiration for outfits. I very rarely buy new but I'm often able to get inspiration from the way stores style pieces or the people I see while out.
Hello - interesting conversation. I like “window” shopping - especially in foreign cities with interesting boutiques - not necessarily to buy something but to be inspired by it for a project… whether an outfit or an art or design project. The act of “shopping” for an item is a lot more utilitarian which involves a lot of research and cost comparison. But, again, window shopping in beautiful boutiques is like going to an art gallery. In some cases a person may find a “must have” but that is rare. Libraries are where I have great fun and digital magazines from my library. Also if you “dress-up” but have good walking shoes or boots and have a homemade beverage to go, it becomes a really great “free”event. Or go with a friend and grab a coffee or a drink after… ❤Love your insights! Thank you.
I love going and looking at all kinds of things in stores! And not being able to buy anything for a month would make me feel so sad and not free! I mean maybe I could replicate this by going and finding a pretty flower in nature or something.
I often did a no-buy quarter at the end of the year. From September on, I would buy nothing new until the new year came. Overall, I also don't really enjoy shopping and would definitely never waste a day off on it or a day in an interesting city abroad. Yet, I have found shopping excitement while I buy second-hand furniture, cutlery, glassware and so on in charity shops because of the unexpected objects I find there and the low prices. That really feels like treasure seeking and because of that feeling I also sometimes go home with treasures I do not use enough and had better left for someone else to find.
just finished okay days and loved it so much! it made me miss my days in london, i hope to visit again next year.
I'm a bookaholic....😅 very difficult one...
I enjoy window shopping as a past time in a new city. Rarely do I buy anything. During my day to day life, I get a bit of a rush buying snacks I’ve never tried. I do enjoy keeping a wishlist of things I feel like buying one day. When I have mulled it over long enough I will treat myself.
I'm happy to hear you also don't enjoy shopping! So much sustainable fashion-content implies that everyone's a fashion addict with 10 times the clothes they actually need... I struggled with the opposite: because of my 'conscious shopping behaviour' I ended up with no trousers and only 1 skirt to wear 😅
I would love your advice on how to have enough clothes while still being mindful of your consumption and disliking shopping 😄
Not a lover of shopping but can imagine it’s enjoyable and addictive for its distraction (like other addictions)
I live in a small mountain town. We have some cool amenities but there's a lot we can't get here. I tend to stock us up with mail order seasonally, then take a break from buying. . . it sort of goes in cycles. While I love the flexibility of being able to buy sustainably-made goods from small producers around the world, I find the mail/packages constantly streaming in stressful. So I take breaks. But I don't do 'no buy' months per se. That feels too much like harsh dieting rather than a steady moderate diet of healthy food.
you are my twin. loved the video ❤
For me shopping becomes a problem when I'm buying for my fantasy self, kind of like escapism. There is definitely a hangover when you realise that an item is no good and you regret buying it.
Id love a video where you discuss some of your favourite vintage jewelry designers! Vintage is sustainable and I love the idea of buying "new' to you!
My family never had much money, we didn't have even for food and books for school, that's why I don't have good relationships with money and also try to compensate it now with shopping, sometimes it's terrible and I can't control it. For example I can spend all my salary in first few days. But I really like beautiful clothes and style, and since I don't have much clothes I always feel like I need smt desperately. In childhood I was always sad when other children were getting nice clothes and cool gifts for Christmas or birthdays but I didn't and they sometimes made fun of me. Now I have better wardrobe though 😅 and totally broke 🤦🏻♀️
You need to find a healthy balance. The right time to start is now! Fingers crossed ❤
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I notice that there are not a lot of public places to go in my community that don't require me to spend money or to shop especially in bad weather. Maybe it has to do with the hunter gathering behavior of ancestors, but I like the hunt. I buy mostly used.
It’s best to diversify our interests. It’s hard but we’ve got to try: read, write, walk, watch movies, taking breaks from technology, go see small villages depending where you live (I’m near Florence, so there’s different Tuscan villages I can see not all interesting but still) and also learn to experience more often uncomfortable boredom so that with time it gets easier to bear its unpleasantness.
You have a beautiful home. How do you find a book quickly when you shelve them with the titles hidden? I vote for getting a library card.
I agree! I know Jenny's in the UK, so I can't speak to that - but libraries in the US have come so far, and provide so much more than JUST books...although that is still what I love most about them. I still buy books but get 90% from the library and I feel like it expands my selection so drastically.
I've been known to spend a lot. But I do use most if not all of it. I tend to buy multiples of things to make everything match. But then, I really enjoy just window shopping. I love looking at all the creativity. Gives me ideas and then I go home and reuse what I already have.
OMG! doing this NOW. It will end on the twenty-fourth, which includes no restaurants.
A few yrs. ago I did the. No spend Jan. and it helped my finances immensely! First I thought, how will I survive not going to the Jan. sales, but I thought it is more important to have the $$$. Great post!!
I’d love to do it this coming March 🙌🏻 well except for a black jacket I planning to buy , I spot it beginning of February and took the time to think about it and will by it next time I’m in London 🖤
I am definitely "addicted" to thrifting for clothing and decor items. I try to rein it in, though. I've really been more intentional and picky since October of last year. I try to follow little rules like not buying anything in thrift/secondhand shops that I won't wear within 1 week (excluding off season items). It's really working so far. I don't have a problem enough to make it a budget issue, but I feel ashamed of my past closet purges (2 big trash bags every 8 weeks is not okay with me).
Hannah Louise Poston has some excellent content about shopping and consumption. She did a no-buy year in 2018 but the impact informs her life choices even today. She's a creative (a published poet) and she also reviews makeup in the loveliest way. Highly recommend her channel.
once in a while i love to go to a vintage market and love the feeling of the haunt. usually i set a very very low budget, 10 dollars tops and walk almost all the market (i live in Argentina, the things use or vintage are very cheap for the rest of the world xD).
Wow - where is your dress from it is beautiful and so cheery! :)
I think it's @ghospell blouse
I hate shopping except for books, I have started being more intentional before I buy clothes and only buy if I know I will love it for a long time and it has changed my spending for the better. I get more of a buzz if I get something I really value and don't go for fast fashion. I also started buying a lot less and getting better quality pieces made from natural materials. I am planning no buy for next month and I am excited to see if I can do it more long term to save. Today I went into a charity shop as I wanted clothes for work and came away with two high quality skirts for 2 pounds each! the best feeling.
Love this video! I really hate shopping but I have a problem with paper, pens and online courses, lol
I work as a therapist in addictions recovery and the hungry ghost phenomenon definitely operates within all of us to some degree. Desire is a motivating force and it's interwoven with survival. The best we can do is tether our yearning to something that offers long term satisfaction like our relationships and goals.
I am dying to know where you got that beautiful dress! I hope you can tell me, it's just super fetching! :)
Hi! I was wondering How you have all that Well selected clothes and objets all around when you don’t like shopping? Do you search then or do you just finde them?
i keep a relatively minimal wardrobe, but in 2023 i decided to expand the variety a little (30 items --> 42!) as well as improve my workout clothes. now, i have to strengthen the self-discipline muscle so that i'm not on a runaway train. i've decided on a 6mo no buy-so far so good! it's an easy return to my old ways, but i'm sure if i hadn't consciously decided to do so i would be spending more.
Beautiful said.
I don’t spend very much money on “things” but I do spend a lot of money on hobbies,
activities and socialising. And I find that really difficult to cut down because I really like to do a lot of different stuff 😂
Love to buy trips ❤ for anniversary or bday that’s my weekness
I think shopping is for Some a social thing. Also most people I believe like to see something nee. The excitment for something new a new beginning lifestyle change. Most addictions are a rush that is Really hard to ignore if you have do not have a clear vision of what you want t archieve. Thats also why we keep on buying and have the hope to score that onething.
I allow myself to buy one new item for my home per month, this could be a kitchen gadget, a lamp, etc, but mostly second hand. this way I am slowly building my dream home. I also allow myself to finance one sewing project per month, as I am sewing my own wardrobe bit by bit. aside from that I maybe invite my boyfriend once in a while for dinner out, otherwise its mostly his turn, because he earns a bit more. Social gatherings with friend and family take place mostly at my place because I cook so well and we all need to look after our money. Currently I am saving up for a kitchen renovation. Saving goals like that help me to thoroughly question any impulse buys, because I enjoy the feeling of getting that much closer to my saving goal item much more. Also nowadays I value higher quality than before, and often that's out of my budget for a spontaneous purchase. that helps with shopping to.
This was so interesting and I have to say the conclusion was a revelation! People need to hear this! Yes, “no buy”months can be great but realize and understand it may not save as much money as you may think. Of course monitor spending habits and do not go into debt for frivolous purchases, but you should definitely focus energy on creating different streams of income. If your yearly income is 40k, even if you saved as much as you could, that savings will fixed, there is no room for exponential growth. I love Jenny and her vids😅 I watch them all!
I do my best to pay a bill when I get some money, and stay ahead of rent when I can.
that spread you had when talking about out of town guests, was it all vegan?? if so, the cold cuts & cheese board are amazing
all vegan :)
Wow I need vegan recommendations
I know this will sound a little crazy, but I use to shop Amazon (don't hate me, I live in Hawaii and things are hard to find sometimes) 2 or 3 times a month. Now I shop more consciously, putting things in my basket and at the beginning of the month check everything in the basket to make sure I still want/"need" it. Not great, but better 🤨
I love the thought of becoming a new person by getting a new outfit but of course, this was and will not ever be true. But it seems that I tend to forget...
I try to buy only 6 new garments this year and hopefully only when I'm abroad so they will function as a souvenir as well.
I do this mostly with socks and underwear and by that I always get a little into travelling mood wgen I get dressed in the morning (so today I wear Swedish Jeans, an American bra, a danish blouse and a vintage cardigan.).
I spend a lot of money on my "adhd tax" , for late returns, unused apps etc...
Im more likely to buy food. I like trying new snacks amd old favorites. I also like getting coffees and fast food .
I find clothes hard for me to go shopping for . Im tall so sometimes its hard to find bottoms long enough for me. So then shopping becomes more frustrating.
I’m really interested to hear about how you guys share household expenses and money in general as a long standing couple living together. Do you each have a personal account or do you just share everything? I imagine its good to have your own account for personal savings or gifts (like the vintage earrings)? Hope this is not too personal - I’m curious because I myself am trying to find the sweet spot at the moment regarding our shared/not shared expenses. As always, loved the video, will absolutely try the no buy month, or maybe a week? ;)) Lots of love x
Jenny is such a Taurus, I love her :)
I was addicted to thrift stores shopping! This was not super costly but I kept decluttering my closet as things accumulated quickly. I stopped going except if i really need something but do I? How many clothes do I need? I have one closet and I am keeping it that way: not overspilling in other parts of the apartment. However when I travel, shopping is not my priority at all but I will go in a random shop if I am attracted to it....
I feel like I shop because I’m unhappy with who I am and each purchase is something that’s going to make me a new person. I should probably speak to a therapist about this. 😅
I agree. I'm bored and shopping is the only thing right now that entertains me except for yoga classes.
I shop, because I'm still building my wardrobe, and when I'm older I'll still have these things so I won't have to shop as often if at all
I don't buy much things in general. Most of the time I am buying something just because I really need the item and don't have alternative. But where I have to be careful is with buying food outside the house 😅 I am big foodie, and there are so many nice little vegan bistros, cafes and restaurants in Munich and I want to keep up and try them all. But prices skyrocketed here as well, so I am trying to plan only one restaurant visit per month...
I'm lucky to have a very particular taste in just about anything. So I hardly ever find anything I really like and wish to own. So I don't feel the need to limit my shopping. On the other hand, if I rarely find something I love and the price is acceptable for me I buy it without any guilt. I haven't bought anything this year yet (other than groceries) except for new glasses because the old ones broke. Oh yes, and I "splurged" on a 4 euro lipstick :-D
I tried a no buy month it wasn t that different then the other ones, hate shopping and useless things
I think my weakness is eating out. Since I’m nomadic owning things just isn’t a big thing for me. Unless it’s gear. I have a massive weakness for quality gear (all of which I save up for).
However, I’m good enough at saving I spend 3-6 months traveling off savings every year…
I have a shopping addiction which I am working on with the help of my partner. I have a strict budget of $50 per fortnight to spend on whatever I like. This includes postage (I do most of my shopping online). I'm doing pretty well, I've paid off over $600 off my zippay and I'm still chipping away at my afterpay.
I recently realized that often just the act of clicking "buy now" and ordering sth online gives me more serotonin than when the item actually arrives at my door. That's really weird. The act of paying for the item and the anicipation for it is more exciting than actually getting the item into my hands. Can anyone relate or explain this?
It is like that. Many research has been done and confirmed this. This is how your brain works. It’s not just you.
Ha ha, I did exactly the same thing. I decided to give up shopping for Lent. The very next day I bought a mannequin ‘doll’. Another useless object like your urn 😂😂. But I do agree with you. Too much shopping makes me feel very uncomfortable and is stressful. Life is far better without it.
I do a "no buy month" nearly 12 times a year; unfortunatly, not by choice. And, at the end, there's not a penny to save.
Because of budget, I usually have one buy-month a year..
It is a few months I realised it is just natural. Imagine squirrel - every morning she will go out..eyes open for something goood, something nearly useful. She will observe, try, taste. Dopamine is driving her as well as our brain. Same story. Go out and hunt something goood. Whatever it is. Food? Tool? Book? Anything.. I have my strategies how to navigate my book dopamine and not lost numbers from my account. It was necessary :D
Loved the video❤!
I used to have a weakness for clothes. Then I moved into an apartment with a very small closet and had to sort out drastically. That and a color and style consultation helped me to shop more thoughtfully. I buy a maximum of 10-20 items a year, nothing twice, only high quality (fair brands, second hand) and only when I've had something on my wish list for at least a month. Everything in my wardrobe fits together and impulse purchases out of boredom, reward etc. are no longer a temptation.
i would love to do that, but it’s hard when your husband is a shopping lover 😂
Please direct your creativity to publish a book with beautiful pictures of your all vegan favorite recipes including the most simple daily fare and the special Swedish Christening somas recipes you make. Thank you!
Same for me really
But just like you I moved in this month and wanted to invest on furnitures I truly love to live together, there's really little left on my hand in terms of whenever-dispensible cash in my account
At some point I thought maybe Im being to ambitious and liking only the fine stuff that does not matches with my incomes but my friend told me that Ive exchanged cash into THINGS and that word enlightened me
Bc that's the exact reason I saved for! To equip something that I truly eagered
New saving started! With homier home 😉
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The longer you go without spending the more you realize how little you need