The book "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels is good for establishing habits. It uses a mindfulness and meditation approach to get to the root. It's fun too. It's easy to overspend without the right perspective of self.
I know you're channel is based on minimalism and your living room is so cute even though there is less in the space. I would LOVE to see a video talking about how you chose the pieces you have in regards to keeping it minimal and tell us where you got your pieces
@reneadominique I realize this video is 2 years old and I hope you see this but I must know what the brand of shirt that is at 5:18. I have been trying so hard to find a shirt like that and that one is perfect!
Same I have been working on this. I started my no buy year on my birthday this year because I have way to much and my compulsive shopping is out of control so I finally cut myself off. I won’t even allow myself to go to grocery store yet because I know I will buy what I don’t need so I I have a saved grocery list and I just have it delivered so I don’t browse or shop. I also cut all apps for shipping off my phone including safari because I don’t want to see them. That way I can gain control. I have been only using cash for necessities and I leave cash and cards at home when I leave so I’m not tempted. I have had to take drastic measures because I know how bad I am. I am trying to use everything I already have and not think about it. I revert to these videos when I’m feeling tempted and I have been doing so much better.
My no buy year in 2024 will include clothes, shoes, jewelry, shampoo (i have an entire bbasketful of shampoo that i will alternate) blankets, sheets, home decor and purses. First timer for this exciting challenge!!!
Some great tips. I hate the idea of a “successful“ shopping trip. As if success has anything to do with whether you spent money or not. Honestly, I think being able to walk around and not buy anything is just as successful as buying everything. It says to me that I know who I am, and I don’t need to walk out with a full cart to validate that.
Same and Its crazy to look back and think that I used to actually be upset whenever I would leave a store empty handed... I completely agree, it is just as successful to leave a “shopping” trip without buying anything!! Love your thoughts on this matter. Thank you for sharing, I was hoping someone would comment on it! 🥰🤍
I’m doing a no buy year and I’m finding your videos so helpful 🙂 Last month I saved £1000, the most I’ve ever had in savings. Limiting going grocery shopping to once a week has helped a lot and I’ve replaced the time I used to spend online shopping with hobbies like crochet and baking 😊
That’s amazing that you were able to save that much last month!!! Keep it going! 👏🏼 yes it can be easy to run to the store more than once a week and then end up buying way more snacks than anticipated, 😂 limiting yourself to only going grocery shopping once a week is a great habit to have! LOVE that you’re intentional with your time and focus on creating through hobbies instead of spending your time consuming 👏🏼🤩🤍
I completed a no spend January and so proud with myself! I had one day where I had a mishap and ended up getting take away after a bad day at work, and another day where I bought a necessity item. But these tips will definitely help me to carry on throughout the year, save as much money as I can and also to be more careful with my money. Thank you ☺️
Oh my goodness congratulations on a successful no spend month! Hey with that little mishap, it totally happens and sometimes we genuinely need a pick me up especially after a hard day - definitely nothing wrong with that!! 👏🏼 I’m so happy you see these tips as useful to get through the rest of the year! You got this! 🥰🤩🤍
I am doing a no-buy 2021. I don't enjoy shopping, especially for clothing, so I am not tempted to spend on clothing, accessories, makeup or hair. My areas tend to be things like books. In 2021 I am not spending on anything but necessities. In January I only spent on something other than needs twice for a total of $12.30. So far in February I have not spent on anything but bills & needs. I have been living a minimalist life for some time. I own 40 clothing pieces and don't "do" home decor. I don't have "extras" or "backups" (except books & plants😄). I eat whole foods, nothing packaged or processed. I find the change in mindset that I have experienced means I am less interested in things and have no interest in "keeping up" with others or with fashion, etc.
I NEED to do a low buy year... starting today lol. It’s so hard sometimes not just splurging cause I’m stressed. I’m ready for this video. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to move out and start living by myself this month, so I was a bit anxious about how to finance and save money. Your video helped me so much to ease my anxiety. Thanks!
That’s a huge step to take on! You’ve got this! I’m so glad these tips put your mind at ease slightly 🤍 set boundaries for yourself with spending on items that aren’t necessary and stay consistent each month, it’ll get easier! 👏🏼🥰
I am just learning about a low buy year. I'm realizing the importance of a savings and emergency fund and seeing where I've been wasting money. And I'm really excited to begin this journey :)
Trying a low buy year is such a great way to learn more about your spending habits and dial into what matters most to you!! I’m so excited for you!!! 🥰🤍
The book "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels is good. It uses a mindfulness and meditation approach to get to the root. It's fun too. It's easy to overspend without the right perspective of self.
Great tips! One thing I've done to help me stick to my grocery budget and list is ordering store pick up so that I'm not going into the store at all! Plus it saves me so much time. I also shop my cabinets before choosing my meals, which helps a ton, too!
Oooh I love this tip!! Definitely a great way to remove yourself from the situation and stick to a pre-ordered list. Yes!! Always shop your pantry and cabinets first before planning your meals for the week, we do this too! 👏🏼🤍 thank you for sharing and for always having stellar tips, Erin!!
Oh my gosh, that b-roll of you looking through your closet with such a perfectly small selective amount of garments in it sparked so much inspiration in me, you have no idea! Look out, overly stuffed closet 😆
I've been doing my low-buy for 4.5 months: I don't buy anything fashion or beauty related, unless I'm gifted a voucher or it's an essential replacement. I also made a 'contract' to myself with conditions/rules, signed it, so it's official. I know that may sound silly but it makes me feel awful just thinking about breaking that contract with myself. It's made a HUGE difference to my life. Sometimes I'll have a weak moment and have a look at Zara online, but that extreme temptation to buy I used to feel is gone. I've also saved so much money despite taking a pay cut at work. It can't hurt to try 😊
I love this idea. I've embarked on a low buy 2022 and I'm going to borrow this idea if that's okay. I would also feel terrible breaking a contract with myself.
Yes, doing a low buy year! Mainly because of minimalist goals. There’s really nothing I would need to buy. So far only bought a pair of fluffy socks to replace old ones.
How about a low buy life? Having just a view things in your life that you really want. That sounds pretty nice. Everything costs so much money these days...
Really great video and looking forward to more of your content! Just to add something to your point about stores - I think what has helped me shy away from going into stores like Target, IKEA etc. (the ones that give you that shopping 'experience') is the knowledge that these companies have teams of people dedicated to employing tactics with the specific aim of getting you to buy more than you actually need. Learning about some of those tactics has definitely been eye-opening. It's off-putting that many companies try their best to control consumer spending without caring about the consequences for individual consumers.
hi! my name is seetal and im a minimalist as well! was just searching around for minimalist videos to sort of soothe myself. haha. watching clean spaces heals me mentally when I start to find my bare spaces boring. living with so little is so awesome. it allows us to be more productive.
Loved this video! Really enjoyed how realistic these tips were. I am happy to say I have some of these habits deeply implemented in my life but I definitely want to create more healthy low budget habits. Thank u for the tips and motivation 🙏😇
this video is such a great idea to film, it was super helpful to watch and also I can relate so much as my boyfriend and I are also leading a minimalistic lifestyle at the moment :) we enjoy your videos a lot, you're such a sweet person! 😊
Hi Renea! Thanks for another incredibly thoughtfully made video :) I was wondering if you have any tips for maintaining a low-buy mindset while moving out on your own? I feel like I'm going to end up buying a lot of new things in those first couple months.
Definitely! First off congrats on moving out on your own!! 👏🏼🥳 the first thing I recommend is taking as many hand-me-downs as you can the first year or two while you’re saving up to buy the furniture and pieces you truly want. Ask your friends or family if they have any extra home necessities that you can either borrow for now or keep 🥰 Prioritize what you actually need first. For things you need but can’t get hand-me-downs for like: pots and pans, knives, kitchen things, mattress, towels. Focus on buying those first before you get other furniture or appliances. I would suggest making a list somewhere to keep track (: Create a budget for how much you can allocate each month to go towards buying things for your move. Definitely never settle for furniture that isn’t exactly what you want, this was one of my biggest regrets with moving out on my own for the first time. Be ok with sitting on the floor the first month if you need to while you look for a couch or while you save up the money. Or if you’re not interested in buying your dream furniture at first and you want to save as much money as possible try finding secondhand furniture on the Facebook marketplace (: you can honestly find some golden nuggets there for a great price! Again, congrats!!! That’s so exciting 👏🏼
@@ReneaDominique thank you so much for such a detailed response! These are great things that I will definitely keep in mind 🥰 And thank you for taking the time to reply to us in the comments! It's so nice to have this kind of interaction 😇
It helps me to think about how long I will need to use sth. up, especially with cosmetics or food my partner doesn't share. Am I willing to manage that amount of inventory in my head and space for this time? Especially condiments and cosmetics we want to try are quickly bought but add up because they are rarely the only items in these categories we have and are mostly used in small amounts. And especially with food, we easily overestimate how fast we will use sth. up and how much we will realistically eat.
My minimalist nightmare from last night: i was at a thrift store, I picked a bunch of awesome items out. but when I got to the till I noticed somebody took the things I wanted out of my cart and replaced them with a bunch of half broken items I didn’t want. I tried telling the lady at the till I didn’t want to pay for this stuff. She shrugged, smiled and said “no worries!” as she continued to place in a shopping bag ALL THE. STUFF. I. DIDNT. WANT. 😱😰
Videos like these make me really wonder how much of a shopping addiction North Americans have. I came here because I just bought a vest. The other day, I went out and was a little chilly. Autumn is coming here and soon I won't be able to wear my favourite button down shirts without a Moto jacket, but that would completely consume the shirt. So I thought, if I get a cute vest, I can still style these shirts. So I went on to my fave second hand site and researched all the styles of vest. I picked one and wrote to the girl, we negotiated a price. It costs around one full day of my labour. It took about a week and a half to find, research and confirm. I am wondering if I did the right thing though, surely I could have made it through autumn without a vest. Anyway, this video put my purchase into perspective. Not an impulse buy by North American standards I guess.
I have a problem when I love an item even I’m waiting for months I’ve never ever changed my mind and keep checking it every now and then but at least I’m buying it when it’s on sale 😅
Hahaha this triggers me 😂 I feel this on such a deep level. It’s going to take a lot of self discipline if you’re trying a low buy year! What really helps is to think about how much you’re saving and your “why.” is it to pay off debt? Is it because you feel like you’re always living paycheck to paycheck because of your spending habits? Getting clear on why you’re trying to develop healthier habits with spending is going to be really important. That’s what really kicked my butt into finally quitting my shopping habit and starting a low buy year last year 😂 I still struggle every now and then but my “why” keeps me in check!
But also buying that item shouldn’t feel shameful! As long as it’s intentional and you’re sticking to a reasonable budget it’s ok. I think being hard on yourself for buying things can quickly turn into a toxic relationship with your money. There’s so much grey area here but do what feels right for you 🤍
@@ReneaDominique I totally agree with you and I ended up setting a small budget without stressing myself much , keeping wondering is it essential or not , as money at the end supposedly to bring us happiness not that much stress but I’ve never broken this budget going buying everything as I used to be , I’m hoping in the future to be even some months not to buy anything not essential. Thanks dear anyway for the video 🌹
Treating yourself once in a while is ok, too. Just be conscious about it, as you seem to be. I made a "wishlist" where I put items I really want or limited editions/flavours/scents of products I want to try and I set myself a limit of one of these items per quarter (if still available) as a treat. If it wasn't available anymore by then, I didn't choose another item from the list, though. Maybe set a price limit, too. And this kind of list can also double as a wishlist for birthdays or Christmas for things you wouldn't treat yourself to. Or treat yourself to an alternative, like an experience or education instead.
Hey So looks like a UA-camr named Sanantha Rae used your clips for her video and your transcript almost excactly. Please create a copyright infringement report and send it in to UA-cam. Someone commented on it before me (looks deleted now!!!) and so i checked out your video but since yours is 2yrs old... Yeah. Im sorry others cant do their own work or quote work used thats not their own.
Are you doing a low buy year for 2021? Which habit stood out most to you?! 😊🤍
The book "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels is good for establishing habits. It uses a mindfulness and meditation approach to get to the root. It's fun too. It's easy to overspend without the right perspective of self.
2020 was also a nlow buy year..from 2019 I'm trying..n 2021 will most probably a NOf Buy year
I know you're channel is based on minimalism and your living room is so cute even though there is less in the space. I would LOVE to see a video talking about how you chose the pieces you have in regards to keeping it minimal and tell us where you got your pieces
@reneadominique I realize this video is 2 years old and I hope you see this but I must know what the brand of shirt that is at 5:18. I have been trying so hard to find a shirt like that and that one is perfect!
I'm doing a low buy year challenge for 2024. I was pretty successful in January, but I've been struggling in February.
“Use up what you already have “. Most significant for me
YES!!! 100% 🤍👏🏼
Same I have been working on this. I started my no buy year on my birthday this year because I have way to much and my compulsive shopping is out of control so I finally cut myself off. I won’t even allow myself to go to grocery store yet because I know I will buy what I don’t need so I I have a saved grocery list and I just have it delivered so I don’t browse or shop. I also cut all apps for shipping off my phone including safari because I don’t want to see them. That way I can gain control. I have been only using cash for necessities and I leave cash and cards at home when I leave so I’m not tempted. I have had to take drastic measures because I know how bad I am. I am trying to use everything I already have and not think about it. I revert to these videos when I’m feeling tempted and I have been doing so much better.
My no buy year in 2024 will include clothes, shoes, jewelry, shampoo (i have an entire bbasketful of shampoo that i will alternate) blankets, sheets, home decor and purses. First timer for this exciting challenge!!!
Some great tips. I hate the idea of a “successful“ shopping trip. As if success has anything to do with whether you spent money or not. Honestly, I think being able to walk around and not buy anything is just as successful as buying everything. It says to me that I know who I am, and I don’t need to walk out with a full cart to validate that.
Same and Its crazy to look back and think that I used to actually be upset whenever I would leave a store empty handed... I completely agree, it is just as successful to leave a “shopping” trip without buying anything!! Love your thoughts on this matter. Thank you for sharing, I was hoping someone would comment on it! 🥰🤍
I love the feeling of walking out of a store with no money spent!! I’m always so proud of myself 🤩
@leslieshchegolev8621 Well Said.
I’m doing a no buy year and I’m finding your videos so helpful 🙂 Last month I saved £1000, the most I’ve ever had in savings. Limiting going grocery shopping to once a week has helped a lot and I’ve replaced the time I used to spend online shopping with hobbies like crochet and baking 😊
That’s amazing that you were able to save that much last month!!! Keep it going! 👏🏼 yes it can be easy to run to the store more than once a week and then end up buying way more snacks than anticipated, 😂 limiting yourself to only going grocery shopping once a week is a great habit to have! LOVE that you’re intentional with your time and focus on creating through hobbies instead of spending your time consuming 👏🏼🤩🤍
I completed a no spend January and so proud with myself! I had one day where I had a mishap and ended up getting take away after a bad day at work, and another day where I bought a necessity item. But these tips will definitely help me to carry on throughout the year, save as much money as I can and also to be more careful with my money. Thank you ☺️
Oh my goodness congratulations on a successful no spend month! Hey with that little mishap, it totally happens and sometimes we genuinely need a pick me up especially after a hard day - definitely nothing wrong with that!! 👏🏼
I’m so happy you see these tips as useful to get through the rest of the year! You got this! 🥰🤩🤍
I am doing a no-buy 2021.
I don't enjoy shopping, especially for clothing, so I am not tempted to spend on clothing, accessories, makeup or hair. My areas tend to be things like books. In 2021 I am not spending on anything but necessities. In January I only spent on something other than needs twice for a total of $12.30. So far in February I have not spent on anything but bills & needs.
I have been living a minimalist life for some time. I own 40 clothing pieces and don't "do" home decor. I don't have "extras" or "backups" (except books & plants😄). I eat whole foods, nothing packaged or processed. I find the change in mindset that I have experienced means I am less interested in things and have no interest in "keeping up" with others or with fashion, etc.
I NEED to do a low buy year... starting today lol. It’s so hard sometimes not just splurging cause I’m stressed. I’m ready for this video. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to move out and start living by myself this month, so I was a bit anxious about how to finance and save money. Your video helped me so much to ease my anxiety. Thanks!
That’s a huge step to take on! You’ve got this! I’m so glad these tips put your mind at ease slightly 🤍 set boundaries for yourself with spending on items that aren’t necessary and stay consistent each month, it’ll get easier! 👏🏼🥰
I am just learning about a low buy year. I'm realizing the importance of a savings and emergency fund and seeing where I've been wasting money. And I'm really excited to begin this journey :)
Trying a low buy year is such a great way to learn more about your spending habits and dial into what matters most to you!! I’m so excited for you!!! 🥰🤍
Your idea about writing a note in your phone of things you want to use up cracked me up - I have so many spreadsheet tabs of these misc. lists
These are great tips Renea. I am doing a low buy year and do many of these habits. The 24 hour rule is key for those impulses 🙌🏼
awe thanks Stefanie!! Yes, the 24 hour rule has played a significant role in saving money and being more intentional with how I spend my money!! 👏🏼
Omg I need your tips on interchangeable outfit options.... that’s my #1 issue with clothes...
LOVE THE 24 hour rule. I do the same for larger items, but need to do that for online thrifting.
The book "30 Days to Stop Being a Shopaholic" by Harper Daniels is good. It uses a mindfulness and meditation approach to get to the root. It's fun too. It's easy to overspend without the right perspective of self.
Great tips! One thing I've done to help me stick to my grocery budget and list is ordering store pick up so that I'm not going into the store at all! Plus it saves me so much time. I also shop my cabinets before choosing my meals, which helps a ton, too!
Oooh I love this tip!! Definitely a great way to remove yourself from the situation and stick to a pre-ordered list. Yes!! Always shop your pantry and cabinets first before planning your meals for the week, we do this too! 👏🏼🤍 thank you for sharing and for always having stellar tips, Erin!!
Oh my gosh, that b-roll of you looking through your closet with such a perfectly small selective amount of garments in it sparked so much inspiration in me, you have no idea! Look out, overly stuffed closet 😆
I've been doing my low-buy for 4.5 months: I don't buy anything fashion or beauty related, unless I'm gifted a voucher or it's an essential replacement. I also made a 'contract' to myself with conditions/rules, signed it, so it's official. I know that may sound silly but it makes me feel awful just thinking about breaking that contract with myself. It's made a HUGE difference to my life. Sometimes I'll have a weak moment and have a look at Zara online, but that extreme temptation to buy I used to feel is gone. I've also saved so much money despite taking a pay cut at work. It can't hurt to try 😊
I love this idea. I've embarked on a low buy 2022 and I'm going to borrow this idea if that's okay. I would also feel terrible breaking a contract with myself.
Yes, doing a low buy year! Mainly because of minimalist goals. There’s really nothing I would need to buy. So far only bought a pair of fluffy socks to replace old ones.
Wealthy people invest first and spend what's left while the poor people spend first and invest what's left..
The rich invest in time, the poor invest in money,the year is looking promising for investors.
I believe in that,
Been looking to invest and I think this is the best and right time.
@@stefanwagner5495 investors are making more extra income currently and I'll love to join the league.
@@sarahgeorge5908 Investing is not a get rich quick scheme,but rather a way to consistently grow the wealth you already have.
@Shawn Bricks Exactly,the importance of a new investor trading cautiously with a trusted platform can't be neglected....
Really great tips! Way better than all the youtubers that post 'no-buy' content and then spend the whole time talking about all the stuff they bought.
I put that bag of chips on my shopping list and then add two more so it doesn't get lonely 😅
Hahahahahah I think I will need to use this excuse next time I go to Trader Joe’s 😆🙊🤪
I want to love my life. I think that is why i buy things. Then i feel like i care what is in my life.
Can I just say something? Your home looks so cozy and clean!! 😍😍
How about a low buy life? Having just a view things in your life that you really want. That sounds pretty nice. Everything costs so much money these days...
Really great video and looking forward to more of your content! Just to add something to your point about stores - I think what has helped me shy away from going into stores like Target, IKEA etc. (the ones that give you that shopping 'experience') is the knowledge that these companies have teams of people dedicated to employing tactics with the specific aim of getting you to buy more than you actually need. Learning about some of those tactics has definitely been eye-opening. It's off-putting that many companies try their best to control consumer spending without caring about the consequences for individual consumers.
Well Said.
These are all really great tips, thanks! Gonna watch it again and take notes.
Great Tips. Tysm for sharing them.
hi! my name is seetal and im a minimalist as well! was just searching around for minimalist videos to sort of soothe myself. haha. watching clean spaces heals me mentally when I start to find my bare spaces boring. living with so little is so awesome. it allows us to be more productive.
Finally this type of video with some unusual suggestions. Thanks! I am doing a low buy year for the first time.
Good tips!! Thanks!
So happy you liked them! (:
Loved this video! Really enjoyed how realistic these tips were. I am happy to say I have some of these habits deeply implemented in my life but I definitely want to create more healthy low budget habits. Thank u for the tips and motivation 🙏😇
So happy you loved the video!! That’s wonderful! Keep it up and keep building those healthy money habits 🥰🤍👏🏼
Feel like I’ve just come across a gem 💎 love your Chanel! Your going to do great things! And how have you not got more subscribers 💕
These are some really great tips and reminders, thank you! May I ask where you got your bedside table lamp?
I’m so happy you found these tips helpful!! I got them from Wayfair a while ago so I’m not sure if they still have them 🤍 😊
I'm going to use up all my half full bottles of shampoo before buying anymore...don't even get me started on my conditioners 😆😬
14 hits different. I always do that
this video is such a great idea to film, it was super helpful to watch and also I can relate so much as my boyfriend and I are also leading a minimalistic lifestyle at the moment :) we enjoy your videos a lot, you're such a sweet person! 😊
i am really good with money until i get around makeup lol. so thank u for these practical tips❤️
Hi Renea! Thanks for another incredibly thoughtfully made video :) I was wondering if you have any tips for maintaining a low-buy mindset while moving out on your own? I feel like I'm going to end up buying a lot of new things in those first couple months.
Definitely! First off congrats on moving out on your own!! 👏🏼🥳
the first thing I recommend is taking as many hand-me-downs as you can the first year or two while you’re saving up to buy the furniture and pieces you truly want. Ask your friends or family if they have any extra home necessities that you can either borrow for now or keep 🥰
Prioritize what you actually need first. For things you need but can’t get hand-me-downs for like: pots and pans, knives, kitchen things, mattress, towels. Focus on buying those first before you get other furniture or appliances. I would suggest making a list somewhere to keep track (:
Create a budget for how much you can allocate each month to go towards buying things for your move.
Definitely never settle for furniture that isn’t exactly what you want, this was one of my biggest regrets with moving out on my own for the first time. Be ok with sitting on the floor the first month if you need to while you look for a couch or while you save up the money. Or if you’re not interested in buying your dream furniture at first and you want to save as much money as possible try finding secondhand furniture on the Facebook marketplace (: you can honestly find some golden nuggets there for a great price!
Again, congrats!!! That’s so exciting 👏🏼
@@ReneaDominique thank you so much for such a detailed response! These are great things that I will definitely keep in mind 🥰
And thank you for taking the time to reply to us in the comments! It's so nice to have this kind of interaction 😇
I unfollowed all influencers and companies on Instagram just this week! My whole Instagram was just people selling stuff to me for sooo long.
This video is so well done! I subscribed within the first 30 seconds!
Great tips! Thank you!
I find your videos very helpful and motivating. Thank you for making them
I’m so happy you find the videos helpful 🥺🤍 awe thank you! I hope you have a wonderful day as well!
@@ReneaDominique Awwwww thank you ♥️ You are so sweet 🤗
It helps me to think about how long I will need to use sth. up, especially with cosmetics or food my partner doesn't share. Am I willing to manage that amount of inventory in my head and space for this time? Especially condiments and cosmetics we want to try are quickly bought but add up because they are rarely the only items in these categories we have and are mostly used in small amounts. And especially with food, we easily overestimate how fast we will use sth. up and how much we will realistically eat.
Some awesome tips
My minimalist nightmare from last night: i was at a thrift store, I picked a bunch of awesome items out. but when I got to the till I noticed somebody took the things I wanted out of my cart and replaced them with a bunch of half broken items I didn’t want. I tried telling the lady at the till I didn’t want to pay for this stuff. She shrugged, smiled and said “no worries!” as she continued to place in a shopping bag ALL THE. STUFF. I. DIDNT. WANT. 😱😰
Videos like these make me really wonder how much of a shopping addiction North Americans have. I came here because I just bought a vest. The other day, I went out and was a little chilly. Autumn is coming here and soon I won't be able to wear my favourite button down shirts without a Moto jacket, but that would completely consume the shirt. So I thought, if I get a cute vest, I can still style these shirts. So I went on to my fave second hand site and researched all the styles of vest. I picked one and wrote to the girl, we negotiated a price. It costs around one full day of my labour. It took about a week and a half to find, research and confirm. I am wondering if I did the right thing though, surely I could have made it through autumn without a vest. Anyway, this video put my purchase into perspective. Not an impulse buy by North American standards I guess.
I have a problem when I love an item even I’m waiting for months I’ve never ever changed my mind and keep checking it every now and then but at least I’m buying it when it’s on sale 😅
Hahaha this triggers me 😂 I feel this on such a deep level. It’s going to take a lot of self discipline if you’re trying a low buy year! What really helps is to think about how much you’re saving and your “why.” is it to pay off debt? Is it because you feel like you’re always living paycheck to paycheck because of your spending habits? Getting clear on why you’re trying to develop healthier habits with spending is going to be really important. That’s what really kicked my butt into finally quitting my shopping habit and starting a low buy year last year 😂 I still struggle every now and then but my “why” keeps me in check!
But also buying that item shouldn’t feel shameful! As long as it’s intentional and you’re sticking to a reasonable budget it’s ok. I think being hard on yourself for buying things can quickly turn into a toxic relationship with your money. There’s so much grey area here but do what feels right for you 🤍
@@ReneaDominique I totally agree with you and I ended up setting a small budget without stressing myself much , keeping wondering is it essential or not , as money at the end supposedly to bring us happiness not that much stress but I’ve never broken this budget going buying everything as I used to be , I’m hoping in the future to be even some months not to buy anything not essential. Thanks dear anyway for the video 🌹
Treating yourself once in a while is ok, too. Just be conscious about it, as you seem to be. I made a "wishlist" where I put items I really want or limited editions/flavours/scents of products I want to try and I set myself a limit of one of these items per quarter (if still available) as a treat. If it wasn't available anymore by then, I didn't choose another item from the list, though. Maybe set a price limit, too. And this kind of list can also double as a wishlist for birthdays or Christmas for things you wouldn't treat yourself to. Or treat yourself to an alternative, like an experience or education instead.
I’m trying to do a low-buy year.
Where is that chair from !
Uh, it was an impulse buy. Near the register. --Joey Tribbiani
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So looks like a UA-camr named Sanantha Rae used your clips for her video and your transcript almost excactly. Please create a copyright infringement report and send it in to UA-cam.
Someone commented on it before me (looks deleted now!!!) and so i checked out your video but since yours is 2yrs old... Yeah. Im sorry others cant do their own work or quote work used thats not their own.
I need to stop going to ikea
Also very cute b rolls with your bf 😁
Good tips but dear it’s not on accident it’s by accident