What Happened When I Quit Shopping For An Entire Year

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  • @teatodd2
    @teatodd2 3 роки тому +570

    Love this
    "We choose to buy things because they represent the life we're not living but our yearning to live. We buy things to try to make up for it."

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому +5

      Thank you

    • @meghanwebber4977
      @meghanwebber4977 3 роки тому +9

      Yes, I immediately laughed out loud. Idk why that was my instant reaction.
      There it is. Right there. The core of my problems. I knew it was ME, but couldn't define it. My world has been forever changed from that statement alone. 💥🎆

    • @teatodd2
      @teatodd2 3 роки тому +5

      @@meghanwebber4977 Yes that one statement was the clearest thing I've heard in a long time.

    • @WomanOnTopOnline
      @WomanOnTopOnline 3 роки тому +6

      It’s called buying for the ‘fantasy self’. It’s a term that was coined by a blogger named Miss Minimalist.

    • @syalalaputri1802
      @syalalaputri1802 3 роки тому +1

      Ouchhhhh it hurts

  • @BernadetteTeachesMusic
    @BernadetteTeachesMusic 3 роки тому +905

    “My future deserves my finances more than any shop or company ever will.” 🙌🏼❤️

    • @stuarteisaiah3315
      @stuarteisaiah3315 3 роки тому +1

      Most investors will always tell you that there's no better time to invest in the financial market than now. I've been into trading for quite a while now, and I must say it really goes with loss without the right approach and strategy. I have gotten to the point where I understand that strategy is a key element of a long term successful trading. You can keep making wins at the beginning of a period and later you start recording losses toward the end of the trading period or even halfway. This results from little or no attention to the need for sustenance and consistency with the prevailing market structure. I've earned impressive profits so far this month trading with Dr Huffmantradingservices strategies and working with he's trading signals and I do that through he's registered trading investment company. You may never find it easy trading on your own. If you are tired of losing so much money, I recommend her. he's a really good trader.: @ *+1..2..0..9..8..1..0..6..8..0..8*

    • @jon6309
      @jon6309 Рік тому +1

      The only catch is if you will ever live to enjoy that money! My coworker who was very well off just passed away at 41 years old. She was unmarried and had no children so all her wealth accumulation goes to waste and someone else will enjoy it!

    • @Jolabkar
      @Jolabkar Рік тому

      @@jon6309the probability that you will live or die is not 50/50. The probability you live is higher so bet on that. You will only die due to some unfortunate events or old age.

    • @belleiccm9801
      @belleiccm9801 2 місяці тому

      Yeahhhhh!

  • @blueminto7
    @blueminto7 3 роки тому +133

    One of the biggest changes that has helped me spend less is getting off social media and unsubscribing from email lists of stores and restaurants. It easier to not spend money when you don't have other people waving what they have in your face or being alerted of sales on things you don't need.

    • @stuarteisaiah3315
      @stuarteisaiah3315 3 роки тому +1

      Most investors will always tell you that there's no better time to invest in the financial market than now. I've been into trading for quite a while now, and I must say it really goes with loss without the right approach and strategy. I have gotten to the point where I understand that strategy is a key element of a long term successful trading. You can keep making wins at the beginning of a period and later you start recording losses toward the end of the trading period or even halfway. This results from little or no attention to the need for sustenance and consistency with the prevailing market structure. I've earned impressive profits so far this month trading with Dr Huffmantradingservices strategies and working with he's trading signals and I do that through he's registered trading investment company. You may never find it easy trading on your own. If you are tired of losing so much money, I recommend her. he's a really good trader.: @ *+1..2..0..9..8..1..0..6..8..0..8*

    • @mervekevser1256
      @mervekevser1256 3 роки тому

      I 💯 agree with this

  • @VeganMangoQueen
    @VeganMangoQueen 3 роки тому +73

    ✌️about 3yrs ago I started a no spend month and it turned into 3yrs and now I don't even call it a no spend, I call it an evolving frugal minamalist lifestyle. I was able to get a loan on a house and am working on paying the house off in 6 years or less. I make my own cleaning products, grow my own fruits and vegetables, buy reusables like a razor, a menstrual cup, an electric toothbrush, i only get refurbished phones, if something breaks or rips I make sure I get it second hand if possible. Good job to everyone trying to better themselves and move away from consumerism! ✌️🌱💚🎉

  • @na-cp9kp
    @na-cp9kp 3 роки тому +123

    I think that this year has changed a lot of people’s outlooks on spending. Having so much uncertainty has made many of the people I know much more thrifty and creative with their finances. Thanks for sharing your story because a lot of us need some inspiration to continue into 2021 and beyond

  • @CerroneSamuel
    @CerroneSamuel 3 роки тому +42

    I did this for about three years. And sadly spent crazy for the next two because I felt so restricted. It’s a great idea but next year I’ll give myself some small rewards in between. It’s fun to assess your life and see how you can grow and improve. Happy New Year!

    • @QuixoticFunambulist
      @QuixoticFunambulist 3 роки тому +5

      Having a little budget to keep you sane and enjoying life is important imo. Doesn't have to be big. But even a guilt-free $20 allowance can go a long way (a drink to celebrate something, an extra coffee when you're feeling low this month, a book to enrich your hobbies).
      At the end of the year, you're out $240. But assuming you're not living pay check to pay check... what it means in the grand scheme of things is that you'll take 13 months instead of 12 months to hit your saving goals. Yea it adds up over the years, but there's a balance between total restriction and adding a couple of months to reach a goal in favour of some comfort.

    • @stuarteisaiah3315
      @stuarteisaiah3315 3 роки тому

      Most investors will always tell you that there's no better time to invest in the financial market than now. I've been into trading for quite a while now, and I must say it really goes with loss without the right approach and strategy. I have gotten to the point where I understand that strategy is a key element of a long term successful trading. You can keep making wins at the beginning of a period and later you start recording losses toward the end of the trading period or even halfway. This results from little or no attention to the need for sustenance and consistency with the prevailing market structure. I've earned impressive profits so far this month trading with Dr Huffmantradingservices strategies and working with he's trading signals and I do that through he's registered trading investment company. You may never find it easy trading on your own. If you are tired of losing so much money, I recommend her. he's a really good trader.: @ *+1..2..0..9..8..1..0..6..8..0..8*

    • @Corrans
      @Corrans 4 місяці тому

      Very good point, it's like being on a restricted diet...you go mad afterwards.

  • @snigwithasword1284
    @snigwithasword1284 3 роки тому +145

    You're straying into capitalist apology, at least in subtext. We shouldn't have to live like monks while the .1% can make bad business decisions all day (carried by the people doing the real work below them) and still not have to think about whether they can afford to buy a second yacht.
    Consumerism can no doubt be a very addictive and unhealthy distraction, but we all deserve nice things sometimes. Be kind to yourself.

    • @n_torop
      @n_torop 3 роки тому +3

      Such a good point

    • @snigwithasword1284
      @snigwithasword1284 3 роки тому +2

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      ua-cam.com/video/VjjZP-z-XIg/v-deo.html
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  • @LoganAllec
    @LoganAllec 3 роки тому +363

    Since you gave up so many unhealthy habits like snacks and alcohol, did you feel physically healthier too in addition to feeling financially healthier as well?

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому +120

      I did (: I'm going into my third year if no-buy now

    • @LoganAllec
      @LoganAllec 3 роки тому +23

      @@CinziaDuBois That's great to hear! Much admiration. I would love to do a no-spend year with my family to kind of just reset a lot of the bad financial habits we've accumulated over the years, but I'm fairly confident that would be vetoed in two seconds 😂

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому +34

      @@LoganAllec haha, you never know! There are always ways to break it down into baby steps like one month on and month off, or set certain categories you can't buy in but keep others in place. There are always ways to make it work for you and your family (: Best of luck if you go for it!

    • @Jesus-kt5dc
      @Jesus-kt5dc 3 роки тому

      *I actually feel worse, then again that could be because I got hit by a car.*

    • @LoganAllec
      @LoganAllec 3 роки тому

      @@CinziaDuBois Thank you!

  • @hollyb6940
    @hollyb6940 3 роки тому +87

    Is this a story from Cinzia over at the Personal Philosophy Project? I've been following her no buy year videos and channel for a while! Highly recommend if you also like this channel👍

    • @docmarmalade5224
      @docmarmalade5224 3 роки тому +1

      Holly B , I was thinking the same thing.

    • @AnonymousOregonian
      @AnonymousOregonian 3 роки тому +4

      Hannah Louise Poston did a similar thing, she has a UA-cam channel. The first year was her no buy year, second year was a budgeting year, third year was a revised budgeting year with focus on having less stuff and her 2021 goals have yet to be announced.

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому +13

      It is!! Thank you so much

    • @Martina_E
      @Martina_E 3 роки тому +1

      I love her channel!

    • @stuarteisaiah3315
      @stuarteisaiah3315 3 роки тому

      Most investors will always tell you that there's no better time to invest in the financial market than now. I've been into trading for quite a while now, and I must say it really goes with loss without the right approach and strategy. I have gotten to the point where I understand that strategy is a key element of a long term successful trading. You can keep making wins at the beginning of a period and later you start recording losses toward the end of the trading period or even halfway. This results from little or no attention to the need for sustenance and consistency with the prevailing market structure. I've earned impressive profits so far this month trading with Dr Huffmantradingservices strategies and working with he's trading signals and I do that through he's registered trading investment company. You may never find it easy trading on your own. If you are tired of losing so much money, I recommend her. he's a really good trader.: @ *+1..2..0..9..8..1..0..6..8..0..8*

  • @RandyLy
    @RandyLy 3 роки тому +18

    I feel like I've never really had an issue cutting back on some of these things because when I think about it; it was really unnecessary to begin with. I didn't need to keep up with the Jones' because I don't know many people I need to impress. (And some of the people you cut off may just end up being toxic people anyway.) Deep down, we all know that excessive alcohol is bad for you, exercise is good for you, and eating out is more expensive than eating at home. Once we just accept the facts as mentioned previously and don't feel pressured to have to do something because a colleague asked, it is so much easier being financially free.

  • @feylights166
    @feylights166 3 роки тому +9

    Books are something I will always buy lol. I don't know why socializing always equates to spending money. I mean, yes, it is nice to go out for lunch or coffee with friends (pre-COVID I was part of a meetup group that met once a month), but I am also content to just hang with a friend at their place or mine.

  • @ingridpenaloza3621
    @ingridpenaloza3621 3 роки тому +5

    For a week I’ve been contemplating doing this for 2021 and now this video pops up, it’s a sign!!!! 💰

  • @FeliciaFollum
    @FeliciaFollum 3 роки тому +4

    I'm thinking of this at least for January. I'll have some different rules. I'm focusing mostly on intentional purchases. Researching where things are made and ethical practices.
    I work with a fair trade accessory company and its really convicted me to shop ethically in more areas of life.

  • @elizabeththecity9674
    @elizabeththecity9674 3 роки тому +22

    Such a good video for starting 2021 off right! Saving as much money as I can is a big goal of mine, love the channel and suggestions :)

  • @LailiBirdy
    @LailiBirdy 3 роки тому +1

    Love this! One of my NYR is to only buy second hand clothes for an entire year (with the exception of undergarments, shoes, accessories/jewelry, outerwear, and workout clothes)

  • @LRB9498
    @LRB9498 3 роки тому +6

    How did she afford rent during this year? Inspiring from a savings perspective but not very helpful from a budgeting perspective. Would also have liked more details on how she adjusted her social life to spend less

  • @marjamesquire8141
    @marjamesquire8141 3 роки тому +5

    I’m all stocked up. Going “low buy” this year.

  • @rubyturner2882
    @rubyturner2882 3 роки тому +4

    Why is Cinzia's name not mentioned in the description box? This is her essay and it would be nice if people could find more of her work.

    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @ses-ei7oc
    @ses-ei7oc 3 роки тому +2

    Whoa! This video is perfect timing and I agreed with mostly everything. I tried a "No Buy" Year in 2019 but I gave up in July. I attempted a "Low Buy" Year this year but I still managed to go over budget most months. I'm like her, hardcore or nothing. I am again going to attempt a "No Buy" Year in 2021 in order to reach my debt-payoff goal of $26,000. :)

  • @Mondoshawn
    @Mondoshawn 3 роки тому

    The dedication and sheer will of this women. I could not do this unless I really had to (if I was poor).

  • @caramiathegeek
    @caramiathegeek 3 роки тому +3

    Accept for the alcohol, I’ve apparently doing this for a long time... still broke.
    Definitely a plan for ppl making more than I am

  • @electriclady118
    @electriclady118 3 роки тому +4

    Why is it that TFD (or Chelsea for that matter) never comments on social and political injustice on their social media pages?

  • @KatyShaga
    @KatyShaga 3 роки тому +3

    When I was a child, my family only could go shopping for necessary things once a year. How privileged are the people who can "quit shopping" and call it "hardcore".

    • @justscarlette1744
      @justscarlette1744 2 роки тому

      You never know where life will take you. Some begin life with privilege and some end life with privilege. Some never have it at all. The point is there are billions of people in this world and therefore countless possibilities. You may find yourself with an income that allows you to spend more than you ever did before- but like anything if it’s not in moderation it can severely impede on your life and health.

  • @jeanp.5929
    @jeanp.5929 3 роки тому +1

    Impulse buying also happens because of boredom not just because of fomo or addiction. Finding free ways of keeping ourselves entertained is important.

  • @AnnAdventures
    @AnnAdventures 2 роки тому +1

    Thiz is so inspiring. Thank God i found your story and video. Thank you. I owe you my life... I want to try this.. I hope.. I hope... I will succeed too

  • @nadjahorvat-marcovic1370
    @nadjahorvat-marcovic1370 Рік тому

    Perfect help for my No Spend 2023 x

  • @Ergmermerg
    @Ergmermerg 3 роки тому +19

    Less than $1400 in savings? Sadly most people i know have $0 in savings so $1400 would feel like finally being safe.

    • @jeanp.5929
      @jeanp.5929 3 роки тому

      For some reason, I'm the opposite. I literally was carrying all of my life savings in my savings account; roughly $300k. 3 months ago I started investing but most of the money is still in my savings account.

    • @Ergmermerg
      @Ergmermerg 3 роки тому

      @@jeanp.5929 that's quite a lot. I live in a rural county where income is fairly limited.

  • @aleksandrapavlova9174
    @aleksandrapavlova9174 3 роки тому +1

    I wish I could get a coffee every day with my friends. But they’re all over the world now... anyway to save money we used to invite each other to our houses.

  • @tyraekstrand8402
    @tyraekstrand8402 3 роки тому

    in 2021 im trying to stop shopping clothes. I can only shop clothes/accessories second hand but I can buy other things. I feel like this will help a lot as a lot of my money goes to impulse buying a shirt online that I could have found for cheaper second hand.

  • @Gobrian44
    @Gobrian44 2 роки тому

    I found this very helpful! Just odd that it ends in a blue apron commercial...

  • @sukhpreetkaur727
    @sukhpreetkaur727 Рік тому

    not that advert at the end after all that big talk lolll

  • @fifisdlo6079
    @fifisdlo6079 3 роки тому

    I needed this. Thank you for sharing this

  • @letsdomath1750
    @letsdomath1750 3 роки тому

    The description is a bit off. It contains show notes for a previous story about the woman who did not like Dave Ramsey's method.

  • @pibbles9
    @pibbles9 3 роки тому +1

    WOW. This is awesome. How did you stay dedicated? And if you didn’t buy tickets to events what did you replace that with?

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому

      I have a no-buy playlist on my channel answering all these questions (: (I'm the writer of this essay)

    • @pibbles9
      @pibbles9 3 роки тому

      @@CinziaDuBois I’ll check it out. Thank you!

  • @gabbygonzalez1055
    @gabbygonzalez1055 3 роки тому +1

    Loved this video!! I want to do this for 2021.

  • @djmove2
    @djmove2 3 роки тому +2

    I would much rather have a human being talking about their experience. This graphic presentation does not capture my attention whatsoever.

  • @Yourrrr
    @Yourrrr 3 роки тому

    Wow I was JUST watching Hannah Postons videos on her no but year and this feels like another sign for me to definitely do it 🎉

  • @yogurtandbananas4552
    @yogurtandbananas4552 3 роки тому

    Happy New Year 2021...great video to start the year.

  • @sophiawarrilow
    @sophiawarrilow 3 роки тому +1

    Congratulations Cinzia!

  • @sandrasentertainment6634
    @sandrasentertainment6634 3 роки тому

    That’s exactly what I all about this year-shopping ban !!!

  • @bonniestar7583
    @bonniestar7583 3 роки тому +1

    im glad to see someone who on it works with a lower budget

    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @lainiwakura1776
    @lainiwakura1776 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for extending this video by thinking we thought she starved to death and went without soap. Duh she only gave up frivolous spending.

  • @katiew.9973
    @katiew.9973 3 роки тому +1

    When you're already doing this, and still don't have savings... 😭

  • @petyamiteva2382
    @petyamiteva2382 3 роки тому +6

    How do you have a masters degree and make 21,000 a year?

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому

      Because a master in English Lit & Clasics isn't useful to anyone XD

    • @lunayen
      @lunayen 3 роки тому

      @@CinziaDuBois
      Please stop.

    • @lunayen
      @lunayen 3 роки тому

      Because she's a freelance writer and most don't earn as much as they deserve to earn.

    • @mojitomadness9974
      @mojitomadness9974 3 роки тому +1

      @@lunayen dude she wrote the article 😂

    • @lunayen
      @lunayen 3 роки тому

      @@mojitomadness9974
      So?

  • @ayudan24688
    @ayudan24688 3 роки тому +1

    the best thing anyone should do is tracking your spending with an app, track everything larger than $5. once you fully understand your income and spending, your behaviour will change!

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @swabby429
    @swabby429 3 роки тому

    If there is one personal benefit to the pandemic and social distancing, it would be that I stopped frivolous shopping. I funneled the cash that I'd normally spend on incidentals into my savings account. The experience has been eye-opening.

  • @loradow5543
    @loradow5543 3 роки тому

    Great essay!

  • @kimkirksey562
    @kimkirksey562 3 роки тому

    I like the cold turkey idea

  • @mackenzienavarro
    @mackenzienavarro 3 роки тому

    I did something similar, but not that extreme. I went a whole year without purchasing clothes. It was pretty easy since all I wear is sweat pants now. Haha

  • @SarahLizDoan
    @SarahLizDoan 3 роки тому +1

    So really not “no buy” just extremely low buying. This was interesting. I might try a no buy month.

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

      He is currently handling my crypto for me and turned 2 BTC into 4 BTC in 9 days and making me $ 400,000 weekly by putting $ 50,000 indeed an amazed👍.

  • @thepcj3w
    @thepcj3w 3 роки тому +2

    Where's the funds for housing?

    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

      He is currently handling my crypto for me and turned 2 BTC into 4 BTC in 9 days and making me $ 400,000 weekly by putting $ 50,000 indeed an amazed👍

  • @Rennianna
    @Rennianna 3 роки тому +1

    No books and no tickets for theatre etc. though? 😱 I would feel like I'm neglecting myself in this area and I'm definitely on strict budget there, I use library most of the time (except for now since everything is closed because of covid) and I buy most books from antiquarian bookshops anyway... In my field of study this would be probably impossible. Interesting idea nonetheless, glad it worked for you.

    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

      He is currently handling my crypto for me and turned 2 BTC into 4 BTC in 9 days and making me $ 400,000 weekly by putting $ 50,000 indeed an amazed👍

  • @MonaLedi
    @MonaLedi 2 роки тому

    Wow, this is impressive and inspiring!!!

  • @lilt6002
    @lilt6002 3 роки тому +1

    How come a person with a master degree only earns $21,130/yr?

  • @Ladida386
    @Ladida386 3 роки тому +2

    I wish I'll be able to spend more money on things that I don't need. I'm too poor to spend it without thinking.

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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    • @Ladida386
      @Ladida386 3 роки тому

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    • @harryedmunds2125
      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @sophiab.7375
    @sophiab.7375 3 роки тому +1

    I think I would physically die if I didn’t buy anything for an entire year 💀

  • @smarti1144
    @smarti1144 3 роки тому

    this has inspired me

  • @zenkaipower
    @zenkaipower 3 роки тому +3

    Ok a channel designed to educate people on how to save money telling people to buy blue apron is counterproductive 🙄

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @hocuspocus8433
    @hocuspocus8433 Рік тому

    inspiring!

  • @brrberrymerry
    @brrberrymerry 3 роки тому

    No, what I was thinking was; how does someone that make less than $13,000 a year have enough for a 6 months emergency fund, pay their students loans AND have enough to save for a down payment on an appartment? I've never been the best at math but that is definitely not adding up.

    • @tessy28
      @tessy28 3 роки тому

      She was probably living at home.

  • @lantanarh
    @lantanarh 3 роки тому

    I want to try this. 2021 is the year

  • @azlydia3014
    @azlydia3014 3 роки тому +1

    Bravo, Chelsea !

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @CiaraLynn
    @CiaraLynn 3 роки тому

    Food, exercise ! That’s the key! Kudos to you for being vegan as well!

  • @oriannasmom
    @oriannasmom 3 роки тому

    But why giving up books? :((

  • @andrewrio
    @andrewrio 3 роки тому +1

    Wish I could turn back time to my first year of college 😅

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @pragueexpat5106
    @pragueexpat5106 3 роки тому

    Makes no sense to buy unnecessary stuff, especially if you have a debt, this should be a no-brainer.

  • @Gandellion
    @Gandellion 3 роки тому +2

    Cinzia!!

  • @PsychotherapywithNichola
    @PsychotherapywithNichola 3 роки тому

    Where did the bot voice come from in the beginning? I miss Chelsea...:(

  • @riawhy_
    @riawhy_ 3 роки тому

    such a cool idea!

  • @dreamingflurry2729
    @dreamingflurry2729 3 роки тому

    You have a masters degree and earn that little? Damn...that is harsh! For myself: Yeah, I should buy less stuff, but on the other hand I am already a comparatively bad consumer, I seldom (once a month, less now with the pandemic!) eat out, I don't buy many (only when traveling, which isn't that often!) nick-nacks, I don't buy into trends or fashion (couldn't care less about fashion!) and I only have one half way expensive hobby: PC-Gaming and I build my PCs myself, so I create systems that last for years :)

  • @eeemilyr
    @eeemilyr 3 роки тому

    Yes !!!!

  • @candicecrawford2996
    @candicecrawford2996 3 роки тому

    I’m vegan, too! I need to try this challenge!

  • @christinakks98
    @christinakks98 3 роки тому

    Wish me luck. I doing this in 2021. I said i will do it in 2020. But failed misserably

  • @marias8007
    @marias8007 3 роки тому

    I like these rules

  • @christinaschultz6864
    @christinaschultz6864 2 роки тому

    Great idea….not sure I am disciplined enough though..lol

  • @XANDRE.
    @XANDRE. 3 роки тому +1

    I’m sorry but all i got from this is that you have a masters degree and are still working min wage retail.

  • @gerlindelang
    @gerlindelang 3 роки тому

    low buy isnt explained well here

  • @Austdee
    @Austdee 3 роки тому

    This is pretty much how I live my life normally lol

  • @ewanwild
    @ewanwild 3 роки тому

    I like many people have adjusted my spending and my savings but I wonder what all this preaching about how the world should kill consumerism - especially on frivolous things like eating well coked meals by amazing chefs, going to the theatre, buying art, etc., - as so many of these types of videos are doing will do to the creative economy. The arts should not be on UA-cam and digital platforms alone. We still need the classics in our culture and lives. Even at our poorest during my childhood, my mother would scrounge up enough money to put in the hat passed during a free Shakespeare in the Park event because it was the only way we could afford to see the arts. Then when we could afford it we paid full,price to things because artists deserve salaries, too. I understand having savings goals, and paying off debt, and not burdening yourself with excess stuff, but why are so many people proud of what seems like eliminating museums, theatre, amazing food, and other things from their lives because it’s evil capitalist frivolity? Instead of appreciating others creative work?

  • @abra555
    @abra555 3 роки тому

    Omg yess 👏🏻👏🏻

  • @aknorth1053
    @aknorth1053 3 роки тому

    Is anyone else surprised that someone with a masters is making less than 30k a year?

  • @crushitwithkris
    @crushitwithkris 3 роки тому +1

    Lol I need to do the same 😩

  • @rahaf.a529
    @rahaf.a529 3 роки тому

    الله عليك

  • @helenho325
    @helenho325 3 роки тому +1

    I'm just wondering if men don't have these problems and are they natural no-buyers? No men youtubers seem to be talking about this topic.

  • @bluejedi723
    @bluejedi723 3 роки тому

    I stopped shopping for a year- so does that mean by title alone, I don't buy food/drinks/clothes/socks/tampons/ dog food for an entire year? I need the money up front to stock up all this so I don't shop for a whole year?

  • @Sophie-um4vz
    @Sophie-um4vz 3 роки тому +1

    Lol kinda melodramatic

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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      @harryedmunds2125 3 роки тому

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  • @cristinagusatu6323
    @cristinagusatu6323 2 роки тому

    You need shop with head

  • @berylallando
    @berylallando 3 роки тому

    👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @yangiemouie
    @yangiemouie 3 роки тому

    “I quit shopping for an entire year...but I still bought make up, sun cream, one coffee a week and one dinner out a month. And I still bought Xmas presents and gifts”. 👎🏻👎🏻
    Rename your video. 🙄🤨😒

  • @waldrlachfio124
    @waldrlachfio124 3 роки тому

    2:32 I like that😍💋 💝💖❤️

  • @CinziaDuBois
    @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому +1265

    Oh my goodness, I didn't realise my essay was going up today!! How exciting, a dream come true. Thank you, TFD! An honour to write for you x

    • @sophiarodriguez3706
      @sophiarodriguez3706 3 роки тому +47

      Congrats! I love your YT channel, and I had a feeling I'd see you collaborate with TFD eventually. Yay!

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому +13

      @@sophiarodriguez3706 Aww, thank you, Sophia

    • @VeganMangoQueen
      @VeganMangoQueen 3 роки тому +3

      ✌️💚🎉

    • @lizzie9970
      @lizzie9970 3 роки тому +24

      Ahh! I'm subscribed to you as well and thought this was just like your no spend year - then I see your comment lol! :)

    • @katerinaschenke819
      @katerinaschenke819 3 роки тому

      I love ur channel too!

  • @ashassassin
    @ashassassin 3 роки тому +351

    A no spend year is exactly what I need to do in 2021. I really want all to be debt free by the end of 2021

    • @herondelaney
      @herondelaney 3 роки тому +9

      this is my goal for the year too!

    • @Christinamychas
      @Christinamychas 3 роки тому +8

      Me too on the debt freedom! We got This!

    • @CinziaDuBois
      @CinziaDuBois 3 роки тому +7

      You've got this!

    • @HolaSoyJillian
      @HolaSoyJillian 3 роки тому +13

      Do it!! Being debt-free will feel WAY better than any purchase this year could make you feel! 🙌🏼

    • @bellaboomz
      @bellaboomz 3 роки тому +2

      Me too!!!

  • @anvelopes
    @anvelopes 3 роки тому +235

    "toxic wormhole of conflating self-love with buying things" oof
    Self love is also taking care of your FUTURE self. Don't let your current self sabotage her.

  • @Christinamychas
    @Christinamychas 3 роки тому +160

    I’ve been doing low buy for a few years now, and did a no buy for about 6 months to kick start paying off my debt and addressing my shopping addiction. If anyone’s interested in this challenge, my biggest advice is to make sure you stay kind to yourself in this commitment. It’s very easy to feel like a “failure” if something happens outside the rules along the way. You got This! 🥰

    • @ses-ei7oc
      @ses-ei7oc 3 роки тому +2

      Love your channel!

    • @VeganMangoQueen
      @VeganMangoQueen 3 роки тому

      ✌️💚🎉👑

    • @enviableregent
      @enviableregent 3 роки тому +2

      I am currently doing a no buy month challenge and id forgot a subscription food box was coming up so it came out of my account. But it's ok. It's vegetables so at least it's healthy

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      @stuarteisaiah3315 3 роки тому

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    • @ellaontheisland
      @ellaontheisland 3 роки тому

      Would love to know what percentage of your debt you cleared this way?

  • @welpppppppppppppp
    @welpppppppppppppp 3 роки тому +56

    lmao when the stock footage of the school to signify paying off student loans is my actual college to which i owe money

  • @colinfrederick2603
    @colinfrederick2603 3 роки тому +117

    That thing when the video preaches skipping exactly the kind of product that is sponsored. Blue Apron is a huge $$ suck 🤷‍♂️

    • @ses-ei7oc
      @ses-ei7oc 3 роки тому +7

      Right?!

    • @LRB9498
      @LRB9498 3 роки тому +11

      Seriously. Watch some free UA-cam tutorials on how to cook and figure it out from there. Meal delivery services are such a waste of money

    • @Samzillah
      @Samzillah 3 роки тому +2

      So true. I've tried a few of them and found it expensive and not worth it. Especially if you dont have a very exotic taste.
      Much easier to just batch cook, buy in bulk, and meal prep.

    • @hiitscourt
      @hiitscourt 3 роки тому +3

      Came here to say this

    • @triciakendell3346
      @triciakendell3346 3 роки тому +4

      For me, a meal kid saves me money. I struggle with meal planning and having it all in one spot in the fridge ready to cook makes it harder to justify getting takeout. It also means I don't go to the grocery store and impulse buy things I don't need. *shrug* to each their own, I say.

  • @KristensClassroom
    @KristensClassroom 3 роки тому +37

    A no-spend year allowed me to save up enough to buy a car in cash 🥂

  • @becca_beckks
    @becca_beckks 3 роки тому +33

    This is exactly what I need to for 2021. Did a lot of meaningless clothing shopping in 2020 :(

  • @xGlassChild
    @xGlassChild 3 роки тому +61

    Okay, an issue is a consumerist society that tells us we need to buy more to feel better. But the larger issue is a capitalistic society where a person consistently makes less than 13k a year, is in debt, and has to stop all discretionary spending just to have savings. We shouldn't fool ourselves into deprivation, we should demand higher wages.

  • @alexdalton4535
    @alexdalton4535 3 роки тому +51

    "I earned 13000 a year" girl how were you even alive?!

    • @alexwilder8315
      @alexwilder8315 3 роки тому +6

      I know right, the figures just don't add up. Rent alone is AT LEAST $10,000 a year.

    • @ehraya
      @ehraya 3 роки тому +5

      she lives in the UK, it was translated to $ for the US audience, however, her earnings are quite low for EU standards (no offence C.) does have several vids on this topic, what has helped her (like spliting the housing costs with her partner etc.). Therefore it is even more amazing and very inspirational how she is able to make it work.

    • @kt334
      @kt334 3 роки тому +4

      @@alexwilder8315 Maybe she was living at home without rent.

    • @alexwilder8315
      @alexwilder8315 3 роки тому +4

      @@kt334 rendering this video completely irrelevant to the majority of us, in my opinion

    • @melobrien2506
      @melobrien2506 3 роки тому +2

      I think that's pretty much minimum wage in the UK. Although the video uses dollars, it's actually in £.