Does anyone ever feel a main problem is having a very unbalanced view or relationship to money and lacking examples?? Like in my family I feel I see 2 extremes... Either people are tending to overspend and be financially irresponsible or they are extremely stingy and almost unhealthily obsessed with not spending any money on anything 😢 so I feel in my life I've only ever gone from one to the other extreme without ever really thinking about the purpose of money, questioning materialism and being actually in charge of your finances and contentment but rather doing what everyone does
Ooo I know that feeling. I'm glad my parents are fairly balanced. My dad is frugal while my mom is more lenient when it comes to spending. I hope you'll find balance in your financial journey 😉
I think that’s because binary thinking is easy - so simple to just avoid all spending by closing yourself off to experiences and media, and also easy to go ham with it by saying yes to everything without looking critically. Learning to decide what’s worth it and what’s not is hard. I think it’s worth learning.
Check out the book You Need A Budget. It changed my whole mindset on spending all or nothing and I really think you'd get a lot out of it too since that's something you say you haven't had good examples of!
I know exactly what that feels. My parents are very frugal so when I started earning my own money and got a credit card, I got into terrible debt. And when I got out of debt, I became extremely frugal and wouldnt even do the things I wanted to do. But I feel now I am more balanced. I think carefully about what I actually want like more travelling and trying different cuisines. So I just budget for those and stick to it. The best part is that all of these experiences only took about 14months so not too much time wasted learning those life lessons
You convinced me to go on a no buy months ago. The fact that I have more than I need and can reasonably use/wear and still want more doesn’t sit well with me. I love your channel so much and revisit your playlists when I want something so bad it hurts. I’m 78 days in.
Shawna you are literally the best. I didn’t think I’d want to do another no buy after doing one in 2022 but it was bloody brilliant. I’ve achieved so many goals. I feel like I’ve been plugged back in and I’m loving life. Your channel really helped me to succeed. One thing that always stuck with my was the insanity of ‘buying to try’. I’d think nothing of dropping £30-50 on something to try it, when that’d be enough for a weekly shop. Taking control of your life is such an empowering step. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am convinced! I will plan to do a replacements only no buy for clothes, household items, and beauty products, with an allowance of six non-essential, non-replacement items for 2023. Will you film a video about your no buy rules for 2023 and another about the items you purchased with expenses for 2022, I hope? Your essay-style content is so informative and interesting that I listen to these videos twice!
Yesssss!!!! Love to hear it. I'm personally not going to go on a no buy next year, but will be continuing the year of contentment. I'll definitely talk about what next year's project will look like in the next couple of weeks. This year I flip-flopped a lot between no buy or not, and I feel like I found my groove. So much so, I'd like to tackle some other shopping-related struggles next year.
Your sentence "what do you have to loose except for bad habits" hits me so hard ! I tried doing a no-buy year in 2022 and failed but I have learned a lot and I really want to put the work into trying again. This video helped me so much, I think I will need to rewatch it if I struggle next year but for now, you really motivated me !
I started my no buy year Dec 1 and you have been a huge inspiration. Most no buy spaces I’ve been in has been all about minimalism and anti-consumerism. I’m not a minimalist and I don’t think I ever will be. I’ve seen your journey this year in contentment and realized that’s what I want: contentment with what I have but focusing more on the joy of things than the number of things. I hope that makes sense. Im going to read Marie Kondo’s books as well. I really enjoyed your video talking about her method. I’m looking forward to how my mindset will change this year!
congratulations on starting your no buy! I'm so glad you've enjoyed my videos and have come o find your focus, I love that for you! I also hoe you enjoy reading Marie Kondo !
I'll be on my second year of a no buy/low buy and I've adjusted my rules after evaluating what worked and what didn't last year. Next year's focus is going to be my health and contentment. Great video as always!
Hi from 2024 ! I have started a no buy recently, where I mainly decided not to buy : clothes & accessories (I have more than enough), makeup & skincare (I want to use up what I have before buying anything new), books (I want to read all the ones I have), and doordash (I will occasionally go to the restaurant, but at home we shall cook every meal). I realised I was buying too much crap and it wasn't aligned with my values or financial goals. Your videos are really helpful ! 😊
I did a no buy in Jan and Feb this year and loved it, that was when I found your channel and the whole world of UA-cam no buy, low buy and panning. It went downhill massively from there to be honest but I did stick to two no buy goals - no new jewellery or makeup except replacements. Failed in other ways and have not saved anything at all, but I am going to start again in Jan and do alternate months so I don't go crazy when I let myself buy anything. I am an all or nothing person usually and I think this way might work for me.
Ok I’m doing it! No buy in June. I started my inventory…it’s not makeup. My addiction is writing, planners, notebooks, journals, pens, tapes, stickers. I recognize I do this when I’m feeling anxious. I’m gonna tighten up this year.
I was 75% in on having a no-buy for some hobby categories, but you've definitely persuaded me the last 25%! Especially the part about a no-buy making room to focus on and achieve other goals with that time, energy &/ money.
Yes, but not with this video, but with your whole channel! I found your channel last year and been following and looking forward to every video. I am not planning on a full one year no-buy, more like monthly/seasonal no buys - I just have a financial goal to hit plus it will be a good challenge. With where my country's economy is headed, it would be nice to be super prepared for when the s... hits the fan. I'm also excited because it makes me want to create content again!
I'm 90% convinced. I'd love to see follow up videos! FOMO is real, and I get influenced by videos, so I think I need to be more careful about what I watch. Thank you for this video!
I set this year as a no-buy/low-buy year mainly for clothing/accessories/home decor. I think I have enough to last me lifetime, yet I was still getting new things every other day.
I planned on going on a no buy for 2023 in focused areas of my life. I want to learn to be content with what I have. You had so many a great point’s. This is a learning experience. Challenged accepted
This is fun! I am going to go on a no buy for January, I’m going to not buy take out or eating out. My reason is to save money for new tires and to eat healthier. It will help with both of these goals.
I bought a bunch of craft supplies at the end of 2022 so I decided to do a no-buy January for craft and books. Those are the two things I tend to spend my money on and I need to focus on using what I have. I do have a few projects that I need to get supplies for, but I am going to put that off until next month because it doesn’t need to be done right now. On the book side of things I have about 17 books on my shelf that need reading & can get any other books I want from the library.
I've been on a no buy for everything besides food-related purchases this year. It's difficult, rewarding, and makes you see the world and your habits in a new light. I'm about to attempt a no spend January, this time excluding all food-related purchases other than groceries (i.e. eating out, fast food, buying lunch instead of bringing it to work) and sticking to a specific budget when grocery shopping. I've also just started cash budgeting with sinking funds and bills. I'm hopeful this will help me visually and logically understand where my money is going. My goal for 2023 is to become debt free. Let's get it 🙌✨
You've convinced me. I'm going to do a no buy for 2023, my first one ever. I really have everything, and more than what I could possible need and use. So I'm excited to get started and use what makeup I have, and its a lot and it gets overwhelming. I can't wait to start and see progress be made.i have SO many foundations,and they're my weakness. I'm also going to do a project pan with my products. I placed 2 orders in the last 2 days on elf. But now I'm done. So thank you for inspiring me to do this. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I kind of try it the other way around and think about what I am going to buy next year. I have trouble with feeling restless and anxious, a lot of that has to do with socila media and always feeling like I am on. I think shopping makes us feel normal and to compensate a lot of people shop a lot. This past year I spend a little bit more money to start figuring out what I actually like in my free time. For next year I want maybe some bigger things added into my life like a proper desk, a fantasy book series(when the one I have is finished), have fun with my hobby(miniature painting) and I am considering getting myself a nintendo switch with animal crossing new horizon, maybe some horse theraphy and a day to an amusment park with my boyfriend. I need something in my life. Hopefully I can start enjoying long form content more like a podcast about miniatueres and minimalism so I can get myself to stay off social media. New habits and Low-buy are great starting points, for me it was minimalism. I never had a problem with overspending, but I have had a problem with focus and letting people walk all over me, I felt I had lost myself. I slowely now realize how much gets marketed to you, especially when you are vonarble and looking to improve your situation. We have our default selfes, so in my experience, any changes that you want to make has to be easy, so you will not change back. I feel like I have emproved and feel like a more critical, open and happier human. I am oke with that, now I want to feel like myself and not let daily pressures get to me.
New subscriber here. I tried doing a no buy year in 2021 and 2022. In 2021 it lasted until March and this year in May. This coming year in 2023 I will try again 🤞 I will succeed this time.
No buys are opportunities… Yep as a knitter I’ve gotten to practice color work. Also scrap quilts are still hand made quilts. No buys or making do have been around for a very long time.
Yes you did convince me. I need to learn how to be bored. I find myself shopping at night when I’m winding down for bed. And I either just need to go to bed or find something else to do. There’s plenty of other times too. But that’s my biggest downfall.
I don't have to go on a no buy, but as someone with a fixed budget, I'm sure it will be helpful. It will be way better for the environment if we stop buying things we don't need. I also need to stop trying to find the "best" of a certain item, like the next one will be that much better. when in reality, makeup and clothes don't really matter in the long run. I think I will learn what I can live without, and develop better habits I should be doing anyway. good luck guys
I basically went on a no buy with makeup this last year because I just got overwhelmed with how much makeup I had that I could never use up and half of which I didn’t even really like. I have a lot of anxiety about throwing things away for environmental reasons so now I also feel guilty and obligated to use products I don’t like. I’ve slowly been using up stuff and giving away things to friends because I feel better knowing they will at least be used. It’s really crazy to look back at my mindset that owning more was better when now looking at it just stressed me out. I also don’t like watching UA-camrs decluttering videos because it’s so incredibly wasteful
I hear you Anna, and I feel similarly to you. Having so much stuff stressed me out. I also don't have many people in my life to exchange or give beauty products I don't like or use to. So I've been stuck with stuff I don't like and sometimes scratching my head on what to do with them
This is in response to your poll. You did an amazing job convincing me that I need to go on a no buy, but I need your help! New subscriber here because I need your help!! Lol
I was planning a low buy. I don’t have much willpower and as a single mum to 3 children I’m not sure a no buy is practical. I don’t buy a lot of anything but feel we have a little too much stuff. I’ve decluttered a huge amount over the years . My money just disappears tho so I’m obviously buying too much . I’m hoping just to simplify the house and save some money. X
I woke up this morning thinking... Just thinking I would try a year .. no wait a month of no buy, and this video was on my main page. Creepy and challenge accepted.... For a month.
Love your content! I like it so much I decided to leave a comment to take part in the pool. I know I won’t go for a no-buy because I’m really happy where my life is now. I feel like I’m very fortunate because I pretty much achieved all of the points you pointed out and whenever I decide to buy something, it really brings me happiness and joy for a long time! Thank you so much again for your precious content! Grazie! Love from Italy
Almost half a year update. My rules are: - I can't buy anything for myself, the only exception is train tickets to visit my friends :) - gifts for my family are okay (I am trying not to get the most expensive ones but still something they will like, though) - look at my bank account every month and keep track of the money - write down every spent money with day and month Last year I made a new Amazon account after a long time not having one, it got really out of control so I deleted it again. I think about making a new one, especially when I am super stressed out. So far everything worked but there are moments where it's really hard. I got something for my brother & me and I am not sure if that broke the rules because it's not just for me? Also limited edition things and plushies are my weakness, it's so hard for me to miss out on these, because they will never come back. Also over the years my brain has been programmed to needing rewards for basically everything (going to appointments, writing job applications, in general making it through another month etc...). It's still so hard for me to just do these without my reward, it feels kind of wrong to me. Also sometimes I feel like trying too much at once. This year it is: +no buy +losing weight +sports +eating less/healthier +no coffee etc. +decluttering, only keeping things I like/need +finding a new job +finding my own place to live +finding a therapist +being happier +saving money I try and distract myself with watching TV shows and UA-cam (especially your videos), that works pretty well. I believe in you all, you can do it :)
you've convinced me to try no buy. but i'm gonna do 1 month instead of 1 year. so no buy january for me if i feel good about it and think i can do another month i'll do a no buy february 😂
I want to go to the cafe so bad, lol. Today is my second no buy day, but I'm not doing it! Lol. I want to pay off bills. I have a habit of going out to eat, mostly because I'm single.
My no buys for 2023 will be no buying of lottery tickets and take away meals, to chip away at my credit card debt so it can be paid off by the end of the year......
I was actually already planning a no buy year. I´ll just have to think about my rules for it within the next week. I think for some people who are uncertain about it that it might be good to try it for a week or a month, depending on the financial "problem area". If food waste is a problem then it might be advisable to look at what you have in your storage that does not perish so fast (like noodles, rice, caned fruits/vegetables, cake mx, etc.) and make yourself the challenge to make food for the next week (or even month) using mostly that and buy as little as possible extra. It has the benefit of using up things you have at home that might otherwise spoil, you regain storage space, you save money and it forces you to be more creative. Even if someone only does that every other week or in the first week of every month it would certainly be beneficial. Just saying you do not have to go all out in the beginning if you do not like it. Small steps and all.
I definitely want to stop buying makeup in 2023. I plan to replace mascara if I run out of it (I only own one) and that's it. No lipsticks, no eyeshadows, no blush...
I have an entire video talking about the upsides and downsides to decluttering. Two are the main reasons are that: 1, it can often result in a decltter then buy cycle and 2, when people want to become more minimalistic the tendeacy is to declutter. it's a quick result and there are usually instances where folks can use up what they have, but it's not as satisfying to spend two years working on backstock. To hear more thoughts gotta wait for that video ;)
A no buy is a project where you don't buy things/spend money for a certain period of time. Folks make their own rules to determine what they want to include ex. Some people include everything except necessities like groceries and mortgage while others just focus on a specific category like makeup
They look so natural! I got press ons but didn't actually try them on because I'm afraid I won't be able to take them off or if I do, it'll ruin the nail. I love nail polish anyway and if I ever did a no buy year it would NOT include nail polish!
Shawna I can't believe you called me out like this 🥲 I'm still on the fence about a no buy but you can convinced me to try to put into motion other goals I have been putting off (working out and learning to cook better). I have very little strength when it comes to pushing myself, I am hoping this year I am able to change that with the help of others ❤️
I go on a second no-buy year. Last year I wasn’t buying clothes, shoes, begs and was buying skin care on a one-in-one-out basis. It taught me so much. I continue into 2023, but I now know what i actually need, and I will be buying it: white sneakers, trouser suit, trench coat and leather jacket
Excellent video. I needed this pep talk. I’m doing a no-buy for 2023 . I’ve technically already started this month. I got our Christmas shopping done in November, so no excuses. I have a very expensive hobby that I fell into a few years ago and I can no longer justify paying as low as $500-$2,000 for high end collectible dolls, not to mention all the clothes and accessories. Like seriously! What did I get myself into! I love this hobby but when I look back and do the math of the thousands of dollars I have spent on not only on this hobby but other mindless impulse buys at Target or TJMAXX or Barnes & Noble, it’s sickening. All this money I’ve spent, me alone, on non essential items that are cluttering or I end up giving away because I didn’t need it to begin with. I’m doing this no-buy because it’s necessary and I catch myself scrolling looking for stuff to buy and have to tell myself this isn’t what you want, you’re bored or you’re sad or whatever. I’ve come to realize I need to replace that dopamine hit from purchasing with saving. I need to switch my mindset to be excited to save. And to do that I’ve been withdrawing the money I would have blown and tucking it away. It’s already a small little stash and I’m liking it. It’s a struggle not to look for something to buy but it’s paying off when I withdraw the cash, tuck it away rather than hit purchase and the money is gone forever.
I was already contemplating a no-buy for my (usually nonexistent) new year's resolutions. Looks like this is a sign for me to buckle down and take it seriously. Everything you said here really resonated with me.
Shawna, I'm not going on a no-buy, but it's not because you weren't convincing, because you completely were right on the mark with this. It's just that the pandemic already forced me to go on a no-buy for a year, and then a low-buy for the next two now, because I stopped going out to the drugstore or TJ Maxx every day. I had bad FOMO and stopping like that actually did not feel very good at first, but makeup shopping was really becoming a problem because I just wanted every I saw, and I wanted to be part of the world I saw on beauty UA-cam. But the last almost three years have given me a chance to get to learn my collection and love what I have, learn my preferences and just recognize the beauty of each thing I already bought. I started to love makeup for how beautiful it was and not how it made me feel when I bought it or to stop those feelings of longing to have it. Now when new collections come out, I can see what looks like one or more things I already have. A new line of lipstick comes out and the colors are so beautiful and appealing, but knowing my collection now, I know I have at least one product already in that color and that formula, and the more I buy, the less I can use the things I really love and enjoy before they get too old. There will always be more new lipstick to buy, when I finish enjoying some of what I already have. If someone feels like they don't have a healthy relationship with buying, or their collection or the thought of buying more of their item causes anxiety, I completely recommend a no-buy to process those feelings and figure out the why behind it. Great video!
Let me convince you to wear your most expensive make up / perfume for a whole week! Just on an average week 😊👍🏾 Let me convince you not to complain for 5 days! Let me convince you to read more
this is a really interesting topic, thanks for the suggestion! In the mean time, I've made a video kind of like this but for clothes if you're interested
"what do you have to lose except bad habits?" OMG I LOVE THIS. Thank you for putting this into perspective in such a loving & understanding way. I'm saving money because I want to be financially secure. I don't want to struggle paycheck to paycheck. That's not me. I want to have 10, 20, 30k + in the BANK. That's my GOALS! Will it take time? Absolutely. My patience is being tested. I am doing so much better w/ my money than I ever have. & it's because I have such great influencers to look to for advice. Thank you so much for all you do
I haven't even watched the video yet but need to say I love the idea for this type of video, please do the series! I just deleted most of my UA-cam subscriptions because I just feel like I have to buy something after watching each one. You were one of the about three beauty UA-camrs that I'm still subscribed to, because you talk about beauty but I never feel pressured to buy something. Thank you ❤️
Wonderful video! I look forward to more from you this month - particularly, a "how to be bored" video. I don't particularly feel that I have an issue with buying stuff, but I'd love to have less. In July 2023, I expect to be moving again, and I'd love to move with less. Having less physical stuff would make packing easier along with moving. I don't see myself finishing up a significant amount of makeup products, but in terms of skincare, I could have a lot less. So a No Buy would be perfect for me in 2023. Additionally, I feel that beauty products make wonderful gifts. This being said, I don't need to buy more when I can add new palettes, perfumes, medium-high end foundations, bath bombs, and even candles to my birthday and Christmas wishlists. This allows others to gift me beautiful things I want instead of me looking things to buy around holidays to add to a wishlist because I already bought everything I wanted.
Yes for sure, when I'm having a insomnia bout I tend to scroll thru makeup websites, then order and then stalk the tracking, and once I get it, it isn't as exciting.
Sign me up! No Buy Class of 2023!👩🎓 The point that struck a chord with me most was when you challenged the default mindset of deprivation, instead encouraging me to see that this is an opportunity and that time will pass regardless. Knowing this, why wouldn't I want to break out of my comfort blanket of excuses and procrastination, and actually DO SOMETHING within the next 365 days, to develop into somebody whose habits are more aligned with their values?! Challenge accepted. No ifs, no buts. I'm in for 2023. All year. No "but holiday releases are my weakness". No "Birthday exemption". Growth and resilience are built in hard times, not easy ones. Thank you, and let the games begin!
No buy saved me $10,000 in 2022 🥰, I never buy clothes or bags just healthy foods to keep me going on this crazy thing called Life.I intend to do it again this year😅 I never realized how savings can be that fun !!!
Love your perspective of a low buy as an opportunity. For me framing things like this as having an opportunity / the privilege to do it and categorizing them as a form of self care and self love really helped change my approach regarding consumerism, dieting, fitness etc. It's not an imposed hardship, or deprivation, its self care and needed maintenace in a way
100%! Sometimes I can still fall back into a mindset of: this sucks or tfeeling like I just have struggle through it to be "better" or "healthier." The mindset makes it actually feel like a struggle...and then it's not fun and sucks and then I don't want to do it and then I'm more inclined to do all the things and participate in the habits I don't want to. Our minds are wild and incredible! They can be our friends or enemies. I like your framing of self-care and self-love in particilar.
I think a cool type of video would be convincing us that everyone can wear and look good in x color lipstick or y color eyeshadow - whatever you feel is the right answer to that question and people might need convincing to try it. And as someone who accumulated 45 red lipsticks man do I love them!) before going on a no-buy even though my husband thinks I look terrible in it, almost everyone out there will not need to purchase anything to have a lipstick in hot pink, dark brown, bright red, deep berry, green, concealer nude - whatever crazy color they bought and can't bring themselves to wear! Or blue/green/red eyeshadow, purple blush that came along with the palette they really wanted etc. etc. etc.
What a fun concept for a series! I am doing a 3 month No-buy, and I am already tempted by by the upcoming Pat McGrath release!! Convince me to not break the NB! Ok,have watched the video-WOW GIRL! That was an excellent one! I will do an Internet No Buy,as I do like to get things on vacation etc,but now pretty much exclusively shopping on line. The “funny” thing with my makeup overbuying is that it was started by HLPoston NO Buy year! Did not even know about Beauty UA-cam until late 2018,had 3 drugstore eyeshadow palettes,one blush etc. I now have 360 high end palettes-what the everloving heck is up with that??? Keep up the great content!
I feel like so many of us live our lives carrying a "scarcity" mindset, and that is something I want to heal in my life this year and moving forward. Growing up low income it has been ingrained in me that there is "never enough" whether it's food for the family, clothes in the closet, etc. so I carry around this idea that I need to consume, I need to bring more into my life because what I have is not good enough. I'm trying to protect myself from something that's not happening anymore. My life now as an adult is safe and comfortable and I need to remember that when I feel not good enough for not having the newest makeup release. Thank you for your authentic words and inspiration to take control of our actions. Love & light
I think you convinced me Shawna! You called me out repeatedly here lol. I definitely cope with things by spending. For as much no-buy content I consume, both times I've attempted a no-buy in the past it felt bad and like a punishment and therefore it was definitely impossible to do for a year. I've become a much more thoughtful consumer over the years, but I still make some impulsive choices and I really want to save more money. This was such a fantastic video and I will absolutely be coming back to watch it over again for all of these reminders. Also looking forward to the rest of this series because dang you make compelling arguments!
Watched this back to prep for the August no buy!! But the whole time while watching I was thinking I want a lipstick in this shade you're wearing and would love go thrifting a cable knit right now(it's winter in Australia haha) 🤣🫣🫣🫣
Not planning a no buy year...no issues with over buying on items and not in debt. I will be doing a low buy the next 6 months. Why?? When asked what I wanted for my birthday and Christmas.....I realized I didn't need anything nor did I even want anything. I have a few hobbies and I have enough supplies and yarn for projects for at least a year. Lucky I'm not a 'shopper' to cope or when stressed. I have a good amount of supplies because I traveled to vendor 'show' once a year to buy what I would need for my projects. I will use what I have to create what I want to make. I brought it to make...what ever....now is the time to make and use the what evers.
Does anyone ever feel a main problem is having a very unbalanced view or relationship to money and lacking examples?? Like in my family I feel I see 2 extremes... Either people are tending to overspend and be financially irresponsible or they are extremely stingy and almost unhealthily obsessed with not spending any money on anything 😢 so I feel in my life I've only ever gone from one to the other extreme without ever really thinking about the purpose of money, questioning materialism and being actually in charge of your finances and contentment but rather doing what everyone does
Ooo I know that feeling. I'm glad my parents are fairly balanced. My dad is frugal while my mom is more lenient when it comes to spending. I hope you'll find balance in your financial journey 😉
I think that’s because binary thinking is easy - so simple to just avoid all spending by closing yourself off to experiences and media, and also easy to go ham with it by saying yes to everything without looking critically. Learning to decide what’s worth it and what’s not is hard. I think it’s worth learning.
Check out the book You Need A Budget. It changed my whole mindset on spending all or nothing and I really think you'd get a lot out of it too since that's something you say you haven't had good examples of!
Exactly this!
I know exactly what that feels. My parents are very frugal so when I started earning my own money and got a credit card, I got into terrible debt. And when I got out of debt, I became extremely frugal and wouldnt even do the things I wanted to do. But I feel now I am more balanced. I think carefully about what I actually want like more travelling and trying different cuisines. So I just budget for those and stick to it. The best part is that all of these experiences only took about 14months so not too much time wasted learning those life lessons
You convinced me to go on a no buy months ago. The fact that I have more than I need and can reasonably use/wear and still want more doesn’t sit well with me. I love your channel so much and revisit your playlists when I want something so bad it hurts. I’m 78 days in.
I love it ! So proud of you for making it 78 days in!
Shawna you are literally the best. I didn’t think I’d want to do another no buy after doing one in 2022 but it was bloody brilliant. I’ve achieved so many goals. I feel like I’ve been plugged back in and I’m loving life. Your channel really helped me to succeed. One thing that always stuck with my was the insanity of ‘buying to try’. I’d think nothing of dropping £30-50 on something to try it, when that’d be enough for a weekly shop. Taking control of your life is such an empowering step. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Your comment 😭 thank you! This is so sweel. I am ultimately glad to hear that you're thriving and taking the power back in your life.
That's motivating!!! 😁
This made me think, I am famous for buying to try!
I am convinced! I will plan to do a replacements only no buy for clothes, household items, and beauty products, with an allowance of six non-essential, non-replacement items for 2023. Will you film a video about your no buy rules for 2023 and another about the items you purchased with expenses for 2022, I hope? Your essay-style content is so informative and interesting that I listen to these videos twice!
Yesssss!!!! Love to hear it. I'm personally not going to go on a no buy next year, but will be continuing the year of contentment. I'll definitely talk about what next year's project will look like in the next couple of weeks. This year I flip-flopped a lot between no buy or not, and I feel like I found my groove. So much so, I'd like to tackle some other shopping-related struggles next year.
Your sentence "what do you have to loose except for bad habits" hits me so hard ! I tried doing a no-buy year in 2022 and failed but I have learned a lot and I really want to put the work into trying again. This video helped me so much, I think I will need to rewatch it if I struggle next year but for now, you really motivated me !
yay! I love this and I'm glad you're trying again 💕 Wishing you all the best on your journey this year
I started my no buy year Dec 1 and you have been a huge inspiration. Most no buy spaces I’ve been in has been all about minimalism and anti-consumerism. I’m not a minimalist and I don’t think I ever will be. I’ve seen your journey this year in contentment and realized that’s what I want: contentment with what I have but focusing more on the joy of things than the number of things. I hope that makes sense. Im going to read Marie Kondo’s books as well. I really enjoyed your video talking about her method. I’m looking forward to how my mindset will change this year!
Exactly. That's how I feel too. I'm not a minimalist but looking for balance and to just be more content and reasonable in my spending
congratulations on starting your no buy! I'm so glad you've enjoyed my videos and have come o find your focus, I love that for you! I also hoe you enjoy reading Marie Kondo !
I'll be on my second year of a no buy/low buy and I've adjusted my rules after evaluating what worked and what didn't last year. Next year's focus is going to be my health and contentment. Great video as always!
Congrats on completing your no buy year, and wishing you all the best on your focus for next year, Anya 💕
Hi from 2024 !
I have started a no buy recently, where I mainly decided not to buy : clothes & accessories (I have more than enough), makeup & skincare (I want to use up what I have before buying anything new), books (I want to read all the ones I have), and doordash (I will occasionally go to the restaurant, but at home we shall cook every meal).
I realised I was buying too much crap and it wasn't aligned with my values or financial goals. Your videos are really helpful ! 😊
I did a no buy in Jan and Feb this year and loved it, that was when I found your channel and the whole world of UA-cam no buy, low buy and panning. It went downhill massively from there to be honest but I did stick to two no buy goals - no new jewellery or makeup except replacements. Failed in other ways and have not saved anything at all, but I am going to start again in Jan and do alternate months so I don't go crazy when I let myself buy anything. I am an all or nothing person usually and I think this way might work for me.
I love that you're willing to try again and you've come up with a creative solution try. You are resiliant Deborah!
Ok I’m doing it! No buy in June. I started my inventory…it’s not makeup. My addiction is writing, planners, notebooks, journals, pens, tapes, stickers. I recognize I do this when I’m feeling anxious. I’m gonna tighten up this year.
I was 75% in on having a no-buy for some hobby categories, but you've definitely persuaded me the last 25%! Especially the part about a no-buy making room to focus on and achieve other goals with that time, energy &/ money.
Yes Elania! I hope you thrive next year 💕
Yes, but not with this video, but with your whole channel! I found your channel last year and been following and looking forward to every video. I am not planning on a full one year no-buy, more like monthly/seasonal no buys - I just have a financial goal to hit plus it will be a good challenge. With where my country's economy is headed, it would be nice to be super prepared for when the s... hits the fan. I'm also excited because it makes me want to create content again!
this sounds like a great plan! Also, thank you so much for your kind words about my channel 💕
I'm 90% convinced. I'd love to see follow up videos! FOMO is real, and I get influenced by videos, so I think I need to be more careful about what I watch. Thank you for this video!
No buy clothes/shoes! Here we gooooo 💪🏻 gotta beat this shopping addiction.
let's do it!
I set this year as a no-buy/low-buy year mainly for clothing/accessories/home decor. I think I have enough to last me lifetime, yet I was still getting new things every other day.
I planned on going on a no buy for 2023 in focused areas of my life. I want to learn to be content with what I have. You had so many a great point’s. This is a learning experience. Challenged accepted
Woohoo! You go Adrianna, I love your mindset!
Yes please! Convince me 😶my bank account sends his best wishes
Let's hope I can 😅
I had been thinking about a no buy for 2023, yes your encouraging words have convinced me ❤️
Yay! Happy to have you aboard Lisa
I'm going on a low buy! Lol
love it!
This is fun! I am going to go on a no buy for January, I’m going to not buy take out or eating out. My reason is to save money for new tires and to eat healthier. It will help with both of these goals.
Thanks for sharing your goals Martha!
I bought a bunch of craft supplies at the end of 2022 so I decided to do a no-buy January for craft and books. Those are the two things I tend to spend my money on and I need to focus on using what I have. I do have a few projects that I need to get supplies for, but I am going to put that off until next month because it doesn’t need to be done right now. On the book side of things I have about 17 books on my shelf that need reading & can get any other books I want from the library.
Yay! I love these goals. Thanks for sharing Cianna!
One of my questions is "what am I really trying to buy?" and the overall answer is "what I am trying to buy can't be bought"
Turns out I came to YT looking to be convinced… 👏 thanks for showing up for me. ❤😂
I've been on a no buy for everything besides food-related purchases this year. It's difficult, rewarding, and makes you see the world and your habits in a new light. I'm about to attempt a no spend January, this time excluding all food-related purchases other than groceries (i.e. eating out, fast food, buying lunch instead of bringing it to work) and sticking to a specific budget when grocery shopping. I've also just started cash budgeting with sinking funds and bills. I'm hopeful this will help me visually and logically understand where my money is going. My goal for 2023 is to become debt free. Let's get it 🙌✨
Yes Joann, let get it!!!
You've convinced me. I'm going to do a no buy for 2023, my first one ever. I really have everything, and more than what I could possible need and use. So I'm excited to get started and use what makeup I have, and its a lot and it gets overwhelming. I can't wait to start and see progress be made.i have SO many foundations,and they're my weakness.
I'm also going to do a project pan with my products.
I placed 2 orders in the last 2 days on elf. But now I'm done. So thank you for inspiring me to do this. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Yay, Hayley ! You got this 💕
I kind of try it the other way around and think about what I am going to buy next year. I have trouble with feeling restless and anxious, a lot of that has to do with socila media and always feeling like I am on. I think shopping makes us feel normal and to compensate a lot of people shop a lot. This past year I spend a little bit more money to start figuring out what I actually like in my free time. For next year I want maybe some bigger things added into my life like a proper desk, a fantasy book series(when the one I have is finished), have fun with my hobby(miniature painting) and I am considering getting myself a nintendo switch with animal crossing new horizon, maybe some horse theraphy and a day to an amusment park with my boyfriend. I need something in my life. Hopefully I can start enjoying long form content more like a podcast about miniatueres and minimalism so I can get myself to stay off social media. New habits and Low-buy are great starting points, for me it was minimalism. I never had a problem with overspending, but I have had a problem with focus and letting people walk all over me, I felt I had lost myself. I slowely now realize how much gets marketed to you, especially when you are vonarble and looking to improve your situation. We have our default selfes, so in my experience, any changes that you want to make has to be easy, so you will not change back. I feel like I have emproved and feel like a more critical, open and happier human. I am oke with that, now I want to feel like myself and not let daily pressures get to me.
I’m going to do it! 2023🎉
Wootwoot! 🥳
New subscriber here. I tried doing a no buy year in 2021 and 2022. In 2021 it lasted until March and this year in May. This coming year in 2023 I will try again 🤞 I will succeed this time.
Yes Shelly! I appreciate the confidence and commitment. I'll be rooting for you 💕
Watched your video in the end of December. You convinced me! THANK YOU ❤❤❤
Yay! Glad I could convince you
I was planning to do one in 2023 and you have reiterated why I should most definitely do it. Thank you.
Yay! Happy to hear it!
No buys are opportunities…
Yep as a knitter I’ve gotten to practice color work. Also scrap quilts are still hand made quilts.
No buys or making do have been around for a very long time.
keeping this as motivation throughout the year. thank you
Im going in a no buy NexT year because of you! Thanks
Yay!
Yes you did convince me. I need to learn how to be bored. I find myself shopping at night when I’m winding down for bed. And I either just need to go to bed or find something else to do. There’s plenty of other times too. But that’s my biggest downfall.
I'm definitely rooting for you! You got this !
I was thinking about a no buy year but you have absolutely convinced me. Thank you!
Yay! I love that 💕
Challehge accepted, i am doing no buy year 2023, no
Woohoo! This is so exciting 🥳
I don't have to go on a no buy, but as someone with a fixed budget, I'm sure it will be helpful. It will be way better for the environment if we stop buying things we don't need. I also need to stop trying to find the "best" of a certain item, like the next one will be that much better. when in reality, makeup and clothes don't really matter in the long run. I think I will learn what I can live without, and develop better habits I should be doing anyway. good luck guys
This sounds great Amy 💕
I basically went on a no buy with makeup this last year because I just got overwhelmed with how much makeup I had that I could never use up and half of which I didn’t even really like. I have a lot of anxiety about throwing things away for environmental reasons so now I also feel guilty and obligated to use products I don’t like. I’ve slowly been using up stuff and giving away things to friends because I feel better knowing they will at least be used. It’s really crazy to look back at my mindset that owning more was better when now looking at it just stressed me out. I also don’t like watching UA-camrs decluttering videos because it’s so incredibly wasteful
I hear you Anna, and I feel similarly to you. Having so much stuff stressed me out. I also don't have many people in my life to exchange or give beauty products I don't like or use to. So I've been stuck with stuff I don't like and sometimes scratching my head on what to do with them
Thank you! This is definitely what I’ve needed!
This is in response to your poll. You did an amazing job convincing me that I need to go on a no buy, but I need your help! New subscriber here because I need your help!! Lol
hopefully this channel can support your journey!
I am definitely going on a need to buy basis instead of just buying everything
Shawna, you are so self aware and I think that’s why you make such good thought provoking makeup consumption content
thank you 💕
I was already planning on doing one, but your video was excellent reinforcement! Thank you!
Yay, Jen! I'm so excited for you
I was planning a low buy. I don’t have much willpower and as a single mum to 3 children I’m not sure a no buy is practical. I don’t buy a lot of anything but feel we have a little too much stuff. I’ve decluttered a huge amount over the years . My money just disappears tho so I’m obviously buying too much . I’m hoping just to simplify the house and save some money. X
Do whatever is best for you Rachel 💕
I woke up this morning thinking... Just thinking I would try a year .. no wait a month of no buy, and this video was on my main page. Creepy and challenge accepted.... For a month.
A month sounds fabulous and you can join us for No Buy January!
Thank you for your insights regarding trying a no buy in 2023. On a different note -- I like your sweater, which brand is it?
I think it's originally from J.Crew but i bought it on poshmark!
Love your content!
I like it so much I decided to leave a comment to take part in the pool.
I know I won’t go for a no-buy because I’m really happy where my life is now.
I feel like I’m very fortunate because I pretty much achieved all of the points you pointed out and whenever I decide to buy something, it really brings me happiness and joy for a long time!
Thank you so much again for your precious content!
Grazie!
Love from Italy
I'm so thrilled to hear you're at a great place in life right now 💕 this is a no I'm not mad about 😂
i love this! there should be more content like this out there.. thank you for your insight and perspective
thank you 💕
Almost half a year update.
My rules are:
- I can't buy anything for myself, the only exception is train tickets to visit my friends :)
- gifts for my family are okay (I am trying not to get the most expensive ones but still something they will like, though)
- look at my bank account every month and keep track of the money
- write down every spent money with day and month
Last year I made a new Amazon account after a long time not having one, it got really out of control so I deleted it again. I think about making a new one, especially when I am super stressed out. So far everything worked but there are moments where it's really hard. I got something for my brother & me and I am not sure if that broke the rules because it's not just for me? Also limited edition things and plushies are my weakness, it's so hard for me to miss out on these, because they will never come back.
Also over the years my brain has been programmed to needing rewards for basically everything (going to appointments, writing job applications, in general making it through another month etc...). It's still so hard for me to just do these without my reward, it feels kind of wrong to me.
Also sometimes I feel like trying too much at once. This year it is:
+no buy
+losing weight
+sports
+eating less/healthier
+no coffee etc.
+decluttering, only keeping things I like/need
+finding a new job
+finding my own place to live
+finding a therapist
+being happier
+saving money
I try and distract myself with watching TV shows and UA-cam (especially your videos), that works pretty well.
I believe in you all, you can do it :)
Thank you for sharing your update 💕
@@shawnaripari Of course, thank you for inspiring me to get started 💖
You already convinced me with your previous videos. I am excited
ok, I LOVE that you're so excited!
This is a beautifully thought out video. Thank you so much for the insight and reflection!
Thank you 💕
Yes you have convinced me for so many reasons!
Yaaaaay!
you've convinced me to try no buy. but i'm gonna do 1 month instead of 1 year. so no buy january for me if i feel good about it and think i can do another month i'll do a no buy february 😂
Sounds like a great idea, Meeko!
I want to go to the cafe so bad, lol. Today is my second no buy day, but I'm not doing it! Lol. I want to pay off bills. I have a habit of going out to eat, mostly because I'm single.
yes Mata! you're doing the damn thing!
My no buys for 2023 will be no buying of lottery tickets and take away meals, to chip away at my credit card debt so it can be paid off by the end of the year......
Amazing video, so well thought and explained. Made me subscribe. I am going to start a low buy year Now. Thank you!
Thanks so much Maria, glad to have you here!
I was actually already planning a no buy year. I´ll just have to think about my rules for it within the next week.
I think for some people who are uncertain about it that it might be good to try it for a week or a month, depending on the financial "problem area". If food waste is a problem then it might be advisable to look at what you have in your storage that does not perish so fast (like noodles, rice, caned fruits/vegetables, cake mx, etc.) and make yourself the challenge to make food for the next week (or even month) using mostly that and buy as little as possible extra. It has the benefit of using up things you have at home that might otherwise spoil, you regain storage space, you save money and it forces you to be more creative. Even if someone only does that every other week or in the first week of every month it would certainly be beneficial. Just saying you do not have to go all out in the beginning if you do not like it. Small steps and all.
I definitely want to stop buying makeup in 2023. I plan to replace mascara if I run out of it (I only own one) and that's it. No lipsticks, no eyeshadows, no blush...
Yes to this goal setting !
Yes, you convinced me 😊
yes!!!
Thanks for this video ❤
I'm truly afraid to do a no or low spend... if that makes sense
I would love to do a full year no buy but I have twins on the way due in February so it would be very hard to stick to x
Do what feels right for you Amy Jo!
No convincing necessary, I am going on what I call a low buy year with a few weeks of absolute no buy weeks sprinkled in.
love this!
Very compelling. I’m convinced.
Yayy Cindy!
I'm new to your channel why do you think we should stop decluttering it sounds interesting
I have an entire video talking about the upsides and downsides to decluttering. Two are the main reasons are that: 1, it can often result in a decltter then buy cycle and 2, when people want to become more minimalistic the tendeacy is to declutter. it's a quick result and there are usually instances where folks can use up what they have, but it's not as satisfying to spend two years working on backstock. To hear more thoughts gotta wait for that video ;)
Convinced ✅
Late...but convinced 😁
No idea what this vid is about. What does not buying stuff mean? Can you clarify?
A no buy is a project where you don't buy things/spend money for a certain period of time. Folks make their own rules to determine what they want to include ex. Some people include everything except necessities like groceries and mortgage while others just focus on a specific category like makeup
Slightly offhand, no pun intended, but I love your nail polish!
Thank you! They're press-ons!
They look so natural! I got press ons but didn't actually try them on because I'm afraid I won't be able to take them off or if I do, it'll ruin the nail. I love nail polish anyway and if I ever did a no buy year it would NOT include nail polish!
yes girl im in
yes jenny! 💕
Are you doing No Buy January?
Yes, Kendall!
Convince me that actual books are better than kindle.
two words...library fines.... that might just be me though 😂
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Shawna I can't believe you called me out like this 🥲 I'm still on the fence about a no buy but you can convinced me to try to put into motion other goals I have been putting off (working out and learning to cook better). I have very little strength when it comes to pushing myself, I am hoping this year I am able to change that with the help of others ❤️
Do what feels right for you! Even if you ease in or stretch yourself a little without feeling overwhelm, that can be a great place to start!
I’m already on board. Inspired by @cindyguentert-baldo. Here for the inspiration and additional tips.
I go on a second no-buy year. Last year I wasn’t buying clothes, shoes, begs and was buying skin care on a one-in-one-out basis. It taught me so much. I continue into 2023, but I now know what i actually need, and I will be buying it: white sneakers, trouser suit, trench coat and leather jacket
Congratulations on completing your no buy and best of luck on your journey next year 💕
Hi there
I totally loved this video... You should talk about Fomo, because that's my biggest set back with doing a no buy.
that's a great idea, thanks for the suggestion!
Excellent video. I needed this pep talk. I’m doing a no-buy for 2023 . I’ve technically already started this month. I got our Christmas shopping done in November, so no excuses. I have a very expensive hobby that I fell into a few years ago and I can no longer justify paying as low as $500-$2,000 for high end collectible dolls, not to mention all the clothes and accessories. Like seriously! What did I get myself into! I love this hobby but when I look back and do the math of the thousands of dollars I have spent on not only on this hobby but other mindless impulse buys at Target or TJMAXX or Barnes & Noble, it’s sickening. All this money I’ve spent, me alone, on non essential items that are cluttering or I end up giving away because I didn’t need it to begin with.
I’m doing this no-buy because it’s necessary and I catch myself scrolling looking for stuff to buy and have to tell myself this isn’t what you want, you’re bored or you’re sad or whatever. I’ve come to realize I need to replace that dopamine hit from purchasing with saving. I need to switch my mindset to be excited to save. And to do that I’ve been withdrawing the money I would have blown and tucking it away. It’s already a small little stash and I’m liking it. It’s a struggle not to look for something to buy but it’s paying off when I withdraw the cash, tuck it away rather than hit purchase and the money is gone forever.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video and are starting your no buy off strong!
I was already contemplating a no-buy for my (usually nonexistent) new year's resolutions. Looks like this is a sign for me to buckle down and take it seriously. Everything you said here really resonated with me.
You got this Bina!
Shawna, I'm not going on a no-buy, but it's not because you weren't convincing, because you completely were right on the mark with this. It's just that the pandemic already forced me to go on a no-buy for a year, and then a low-buy for the next two now, because I stopped going out to the drugstore or TJ Maxx every day. I had bad FOMO and stopping like that actually did not feel very good at first, but makeup shopping was really becoming a problem because I just wanted every I saw, and I wanted to be part of the world I saw on beauty UA-cam. But the last almost three years have given me a chance to get to learn my collection and love what I have, learn my preferences and just recognize the beauty of each thing I already bought. I started to love makeup for how beautiful it was and not how it made me feel when I bought it or to stop those feelings of longing to have it. Now when new collections come out, I can see what looks like one or more things I already have. A new line of lipstick comes out and the colors are so beautiful and appealing, but knowing my collection now, I know I have at least one product already in that color and that formula, and the more I buy, the less I can use the things I really love and enjoy before they get too old. There will always be more new lipstick to buy, when I finish enjoying some of what I already have. If someone feels like they don't have a healthy relationship with buying, or their collection or the thought of buying more of their item causes anxiety, I completely recommend a no-buy to process those feelings and figure out the why behind it. Great video!
I love that you know what you want! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here too. I'm not mad about this no ;)
Let me convince you to wear your most expensive make up / perfume for a whole week! Just on an average week 😊👍🏾
Let me convince you not to complain for 5 days!
Let me convince you to read more
I love these Rita!!
Yes. Fun
Can you do a video about how to plan a no buy? Like what question to ask yourself to talk yourself out of buying things when that urge comes up?
this is a really interesting topic, thanks for the suggestion! In the mean time, I've made a video kind of like this but for clothes if you're interested
Yes, please make this video. How to plan and tangible steps to take.
"what do you have to lose except bad habits?" OMG I LOVE THIS. Thank you for putting this into perspective in such a loving & understanding way. I'm saving money because I want to be financially secure. I don't want to struggle paycheck to paycheck. That's not me. I want to have 10, 20, 30k + in the BANK. That's my GOALS! Will it take time? Absolutely. My patience is being tested. I am doing so much better w/ my money than I ever have. & it's because I have such great influencers to look to for advice. Thank you so much for all you do
I haven't even watched the video yet but need to say I love the idea for this type of video, please do the series! I just deleted most of my UA-cam subscriptions because I just feel like I have to buy something after watching each one. You were one of the about three beauty UA-camrs that I'm still subscribed to, because you talk about beauty but I never feel pressured to buy something. Thank you ❤️
it's an honour to make it through the purge
Wonderful video! I look forward to more from you this month - particularly, a "how to be bored" video.
I don't particularly feel that I have an issue with buying stuff, but I'd love to have less. In July 2023, I expect to be moving again, and I'd love to move with less. Having less physical stuff would make packing easier along with moving. I don't see myself finishing up a significant amount of makeup products, but in terms of skincare, I could have a lot less. So a No Buy would be perfect for me in 2023.
Additionally, I feel that beauty products make wonderful gifts. This being said, I don't need to buy more when I can add new palettes, perfumes, medium-high end foundations, bath bombs, and even candles to my birthday and Christmas wishlists. This allows others to gift me beautiful things I want instead of me looking things to buy around holidays to add to a wishlist because I already bought everything I wanted.
I feel you on the having less when packing. A no buy sounds wonerful and I'm wishing you all th best with that next year! 💕
Yes for sure, when I'm having a insomnia bout I tend to scroll thru makeup websites, then order and then stalk the tracking, and once I get it, it isn't as exciting.
Yesss 👀
I’m gonna go on a car no-buy.
I mean, I can’t drive, can’t afford one, and don’t like them, but still.
Sign me up! No Buy Class of 2023!👩🎓 The point that struck a chord with me most was when you challenged the default mindset of deprivation, instead encouraging me to see that this is an opportunity and that time will pass regardless. Knowing this, why wouldn't I want to break out of my comfort blanket of excuses and procrastination, and actually DO SOMETHING within the next 365 days, to develop into somebody whose habits are more aligned with their values?! Challenge accepted. No ifs, no buts. I'm in for 2023. All year. No "but holiday releases are my weakness". No "Birthday exemption". Growth and resilience are built in hard times, not easy ones. Thank you, and let the games begin!
Yes!! You got this!! I love your goals and mindset 🙌
No buy saved me $10,000 in 2022 🥰, I never buy clothes or bags just healthy foods to keep me going on this crazy thing called Life.I intend to do it again this year😅 I never realized how savings can be that fun !!!
amazing! I love that you've had fun doing it too
Ironically, this video more inspired me to work on my "grit" when it comes to my university studies.
I'm not mad about that 😂
Love your perspective of a low buy as an opportunity. For me framing things like this as having an opportunity / the privilege to do it and categorizing them as a form of self care and self love really helped change my approach regarding consumerism, dieting, fitness etc. It's not an imposed hardship, or deprivation, its self care and needed maintenace in a way
100%! Sometimes I can still fall back into a mindset of: this sucks or tfeeling like I just have struggle through it to be "better" or "healthier." The mindset makes it actually feel like a struggle...and then it's not fun and sucks and then I don't want to do it and then I'm more inclined to do all the things and participate in the habits I don't want to. Our minds are wild and incredible! They can be our friends or enemies. I like your framing of self-care and self-love in particilar.
I think a cool type of video would be convincing us that everyone can wear and look good in x color lipstick or y color eyeshadow - whatever you feel is the right answer to that question and people might need convincing to try it. And as someone who accumulated 45 red lipsticks man do I love them!) before going on a no-buy even though my husband thinks I look terrible in it, almost everyone out there will not need to purchase anything to have a lipstick in hot pink, dark brown, bright red, deep berry, green, concealer nude - whatever crazy color they bought and can't bring themselves to wear! Or blue/green/red eyeshadow, purple blush that came along with the palette they really wanted etc. etc. etc.
ouuu fun suggestion
What a fun concept for a series! I am doing a 3 month No-buy, and I am already tempted by by the upcoming Pat McGrath release!! Convince me to not break the NB!
Ok,have watched the video-WOW GIRL! That was an excellent one!
I will do an Internet No Buy,as I do like to get things on vacation etc,but now pretty much exclusively shopping on line.
The “funny” thing with my makeup overbuying is that it was started by HLPoston NO Buy year!
Did not even know about Beauty UA-cam until late 2018,had 3 drugstore eyeshadow palettes,one blush etc. I now have 360 high end palettes-what the everloving heck is up with that???
Keep up the great content!
Thank you so much Lola! I'm rooting for you next year 💕
I feel like so many of us live our lives carrying a "scarcity" mindset, and that is something I want to heal in my life this year and moving forward. Growing up low income it has been ingrained in me that there is "never enough" whether it's food for the family, clothes in the closet, etc. so I carry around this idea that I need to consume, I need to bring more into my life because what I have is not good enough. I'm trying to protect myself from something that's not happening anymore. My life now as an adult is safe and comfortable and I need to remember that when I feel not good enough for not having the newest makeup release.
Thank you for your authentic words and inspiration to take control of our actions.
Love & light
Ok ..I feel you made this video for me😂😂😂
I think you convinced me Shawna! You called me out repeatedly here lol. I definitely cope with things by spending. For as much no-buy content I consume, both times I've attempted a no-buy in the past it felt bad and like a punishment and therefore it was definitely impossible to do for a year. I've become a much more thoughtful consumer over the years, but I still make some impulsive choices and I really want to save more money. This was such a fantastic video and I will absolutely be coming back to watch it over again for all of these reminders. Also looking forward to the rest of this series because dang you make compelling arguments!
I'm so glad the video resonated! Also, sometimes our habits take time to change. You can totally do this Emily 💕
@@shawnaripari You are totally right, thank you for the encouragement! And congratulations on 5k!! 🎉
Thank you!!
I’m going to go on a body care and ebook no buy.
Watched this back to prep for the August no buy!! But the whole time while watching I was thinking I want a lipstick in this shade you're wearing and would love go thrifting a cable knit right now(it's winter in Australia haha) 🤣🫣🫣🫣
Not planning a no buy year...no issues with over buying on items and not in debt. I will be doing a low buy the next 6 months. Why??
When asked what I wanted for my birthday and Christmas.....I realized I didn't need anything nor did I even want anything. I have a few hobbies and I have enough supplies and yarn for projects for at least a year.
Lucky I'm not a 'shopper' to cope or when stressed. I have a good amount of supplies because I traveled to vendor 'show' once a year to buy what I would need for my projects. I will use what I have to create what I want to make. I brought it to make...what ever....now is the time to make and use the what evers.