How I Changed My Shopping Habits For Good | how to stop shopping
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I've come a long way with my shopping habits, low buy and my debt repayment. But minimalism has been the missing piece that really brought everything together for me. These are the 6 ways minimalism has helped me stop shopping.
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Hi, I'm Christina - I'm a blogger slash vlogger slash human on the internet slash pharmacist, hence the "apothecary" theme in my name. I'm living in Toronto, Canada and on my channel you'll find me on my journey towards minimalism, being content with less, my debt free journey, and content on my LOW BUY. I also focus a lot of fashion. I think anyone can curate a personal style we can be confident in, using pieces from out own closet or with carefully thought out new pieces. I'm happy to take any requests, too! Your girl is flexible (not physically). Feel free to leave me a comment below - I always make sure to read and respond, and I love chatting with you guys. Thank you SO much for watching and taking the time out of your day to support my teeny little channel. Love xx, Christina.
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Have your shopping habits changed at all? How have you noticed the shift?
I too have learned that having a lot of stuff stresses me out! I am much more aware of what I choose to bring into my life now.
my low buy year brought me serenity and peace, just like you mentioned.
I’m no minimalist or intend to be, but I am trying to shop more mindfully and not impulse buy as much. Great tips.
Minimalism to me is just the practice of learning to be satisfied with what I already have and be mindful of new purchases...it sounds like you're beginning a journey, all the best :-)
As someone with credit card debt I needed to hear all this. I'm proud of myself for paying off $450 on my credit card debt this month though!
YES! Amazing!
Very good😮😮😮
I used to get a high from buying and now I get my kicks from walking away from something I want, but know I don't need. I can't pinpoint when the change happened but I'm thankful for it.
I love it!
I'm semi-mortified by the amount of clothes I bought this year. I've completely run out of space to buy anything new, which has forced me to really reflect on the shopping I've done and the debt I've accumulated. I appreciate your honesty and advice about enjoying what I already have!
Yes indeed😊
I found that minimalism and low buy brought me a lot of satisfaction. That toxic feeling of "insufficiency" that I used to experience before does no longer live with me.
I thought of you yesterday because I spent money on underwear and socks haha I used to never buy those things just to have more money for other things that I didn't need, thankful for new priorities (and undies)
Haha yessss new undies club 🥰
Minimalism has also helped me fall in love with the idea of shopping secondhand. Giving something used a new purpose or longevity in use.
Love that! I’m still pretty novice shopping secondhand but I think it’s great - the nature of it in itself teaches you how to wait and be intentional with what you’re looking for. Awesome, Tristan!
I agree!
Minimalism has helped me realise that I don’t need much to be happy. It made me appreciate things I own and I get to spend my money on stuff that really brings me value and aligns with my values.
Whenever I fall into this trap of thinking "if I buy this sweater and this shirt and this and this I finally will have the perfect style".... I think about your strong messages and then I stop thinking about buying stuff. Thanks :)
My journey into minimalism has been so profound for me. The biggest lesson I've learned thus far is how little I need to be content and the longer I've spent time with each item it's forcing me to be honest with myself.. It took me 4 years of low buys, no buys to lead me into intentional spending and I have to thank you for introducing me to Dave Ramsey, his outlook and method resonates with me.
I found it so interesting that with the low buy you still had the desire to shop more, but willfully stopped yourself. With minimalism, it seems your thought process has actually changed to not wanting to buy as much. Quite a lightbulb moment for me, as someone who shops too much for my income. As an aside, I think online shopping has widened our scope to see what's available worldwide. Good in one sense, but dangerous for those of us with addictive tendencies.
I have tried to explain this feeling of being overwhelmed with my stuff and getting less join from it the more I own. Friends and family seem baffled when I try to explain it. You explain it very well!
I love how passionate you are about smart/slow shopping and I love how you try to educate your audience about it!
I am currently on a path to minimalism because although I love getting new things, I HATE being surrounded by clutter. I would buy new things and then look around my house, feel panicked and start to find things that I could declutter. I would get rid of things that I hardly used just to make room for the new purchases. It was a vicious cycle that was putting me in debt. Now I only buy what I need and I’m trying to replace the high of consuming new stuff with the high of decluttering. It’s definitely a journey.
This is so me
So proud that I resisted my food and didn't buy anything Black Friday. Definifely focusing on my goals to pay off more my debt helped.
Your videos are so helpful. I am working my way through paying off my credit card debt but still struggle with "wanting" the things. And tbh since the start of the pandemic I have fallen SO HARD off my wagon. But acknowledgment and acceptance are the first steps to change
I really connected with this video. I frequently grapple between times of consumerism and minimalism. I really enjoy my times of minimalism, and I have to actively remind myself that buying won't solve my problems or make me happier.
Love this video Christina! Especially the bit about using what you already have not being a novelty ... I totally agree - it's a joy!
Yay this came at such a good time!! I'm on a no buy but have been window shopping...a slippery slope. Instead I am going to play dress up with all the clothes I already have :)
I am thinking about removing shopping apps from my phone. I’m finding myself shopping out of boredom or habit. And I am in debt. And I’m trying to pay for grad school. Did I really need that 100.00 sterling silver bracelet I bought last night off Etsy? Nope. It amazes me that at 43 years old I am still caught in this trap of materialism that always promises happiness but never delivers
It’s a very difficult trap to get out of, even when you think you’ve beat it. The constant marketing we are subjected to ALL THE TIME is nuts. You got this! Be kind to yourself, and enjoy what you get enjoyment out of, but also honor your goals. That’s where the balance lies for me personally - so I hope that POV helps 🥰
good idea!
I’m on this exact journey, so thank you for sharing! I realize how much I tend to mindlessly consume & social media usually triggers me. I decided to go on a spending freeze and I already failed (& I have a friend holding me accountable so the guilt is real 🙈). Some days, I feel out of control and like I’ll never get be able to stop mindlessly buying shit I don’t need. This truly inspired me to do better.
It’s never a failure! Just a learning. You got this!
Black friday: *exists*
**shopping addiction intensifies**
This video is so needed! Thank you!!!
I think I’m buying less and holding out for something I’d really really love. Strangely I’m quite minimal in every aspect of my life other than fashion. I really enjoy getting dressed every morning and trying new ways of styling things. But I was in a cycle of rewarding myself with clothes and buying emotionally. Don’t think I’ll ever stop shopping, but when I’m tempted by eg the Zara sale, I think: would I prefer to wear Zara or prada today? And the answer for me is prada. And if I don’t buy lots of Zara often, I can buy that one piece of prada that I can wear and enjoy all the time, and slowly build up a small designer collection, which I’ll use more often because I’ll have less.
Also I like watching some stylists on RUclips who give me loads of ideas on how to wear stuff I already have in interesting ways.
You are my BIGGEST inspiration! Thanks to you I read the Total Money Makeover. And changed my spendig behavior.
And I am ready to pay off dept like never before.
THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!❤️
YES! I have the audio book and listen to it every time I need a reminder or seem to be veering off course. I’ve listened to the book like 5x now 😂 - but it’s amazing. Congrats!! YOU GOT THIS
Your final comment today really resonated with me, Christina! Over the last two years I’ve been discovering my true style and finally focusing on using what I have mindfully.Your videos have helped me so much!
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christina, i just want to thank you for such inspiring, helpful, vulnerable content that you dont often come across on the public accounts of fashion bloggers who are clearly having a shopping addiction and masking it behind their "profession". you are living proof that loving fashion and being a fashion blogger is not an excuse to get caught up in the constant cycle of buying. i love your journey and it inspired me to think more intentionally about my purchase choices and really analyse my consumer behavior. for example, since 2019 im keeping track of all my purchases and also trying to plan ahead with a budget and clear descriptions of the items that i need or want, which helps a lot with impulse shopping urges. you're right and it is a journey that forces you to be honest with yourself, which at the end of the day is the hardest and most rewarding thing
Hey Christina, thank you for sharing your journey, I've been following you since the beginning. I still struggle a lot with searching for validation through my stuff, mainly clothes & make up. I find myself quite lost and lonely, I have to admit, after many changes that have deeply affected me (becoming a mom, miscarrying my second baby, now 7 months pregnant with my third, moving and changing jobs...). Somehow, I KNOW that getting that blazer will not complete me in any way, but I still crave it intensely. I try to be gentle with myself, but most months, I am ashamed of my spending habits. Anyways. Thank you. Love from Belgium 💕
I love how honest you are with us. Your (imperfect) journey has inspired me so much
In my discovery of minimalism and shopping your wardrobe, I realised that I don't have some basics, yet that has not even moved me to look during this Black Friday /Cyber Monday as I know the things I need will still be waiting for me beyond this madrush. Indeed, to want less is key to contentment. Thanks for your lessons.
Hi I don’t usually comment but watching today I just felt I had to because I know exactly how you feel and have been through the same process, I started watching your channel about a year ago after searching how to stop buying clothes, when you said you just stop caring about shopping and something clicked it was the same for me I was browsing around the shopping mall looking for something to buy or on the hunt ( yes I have watched the minimalists 😃 ) I looked around me and it was all women the same age has me and I thought is this it is this how it’s always going to be pointless shopping and I just had enough went home with my bags of clothes I just didn’t need tried them on and a week later took them back and asked for refunds £200 🇬🇧 worth I didn’t even realise I spent that much 🙈 it hasn’t been a easy process but I have stopped I have spent time through COVID decorating the house bought home items sensibly and 3 months of no clothes buying on a journey with the help of minimalism, a lot of watching minimalist channels and taking on the mindset of minimalism which have really helped x thank you for your help with your channel best wishes from the UK 💕💕
I love this video! So important to remind people to reduce their consumption for both financial and sustainability reasons!
I've watched some of your videos in this past month, and this one make me realize, you are the real version of confessions of shopaholic. That movie ended with a fairy tale, while your story is far for an end, but full of process and progress. I feel so motivated, thank you 💐
This is so helpful. Thank you for sharing your insights and lessons.
great video! i can relate! seriously, did not want this video to end...
I watch your videos with pleasure and always promise myself to start been more minimalist...wish me luck for next year! 😃
Really liked how you edited this video! 👌🏻
Love your content so much, Christina! You have no idea how you sharing your journey helps me through my own shopping addiction 🥰
Your videos are great! They make me stay in focus on my debt free journey. Thank you style apotheca😊
You are on 🔥!! This video is so helpful and so dang fun to watch!
Nice Job! Unpacking your thought process is very helpful to those of us on this journey! Happy Sunday!
You are so amazing! I am very grateful for your transparency, willingness to be vulnerable, and beautifully made informative videos! They have helped me SO MUCH on my own journey towards creating a more intentional life 💗
Breaking this down has made me realize I need to spend time with my stuff thank you for this simple wording that really made me think. I struggle with wanting the perfect wardrobe and then I buy something and I wonder if it's right for me I look at your wardrobe and love what you're wearing I'm trying to do a low buy year but find myself wanting more clothes or like you say spending so much time looking at clothes online.
Thankyou, definitely a journey of intentionality. Of being a recovering shopaholic and a minamalist learner. After deluttering bout 50% of my stuff, trying no buy then low buy can really relate with seeing it as a journey and process. I tried your suggestions, including using depop. Thankyou this is working with the low buy and in a way reducing my spending on clothes etc.
I've been changing my shopping habits in the past year or two, and you summarized it all so nicely in this video. I related to everything you said. In my case, I came across minimalism first and started exploring that. I loved the idea of having less things to take care of and removing clutter from my life, and that motivated me to reduce my shopping to the bare minimum. And saving money during the process is a bonus :)
I think you are one of the best you tubers! You speak so much sense, don’t rumble and give great advice! Thank you 🙏😀
All I can say is - you covered it all and have really made me think about sooo many things. Thanx
What’s helped me shop less, and I do mean a very actual shopping addiction in every sense of the word….has been the overwhelming desire to quit my job that’s making me miserable, but there is no backup job, just extreme burnout and trying to save my sanity. When I do finally quit, I want a hefty savings, and at least the life skills to get by on very very little since I will have no future income. The daily grind and misery for the first time in my life has now tipped the scales more than my strong shopping addiction has in the past. ……Here’s to a better future
I hope so to😊
Thank you so much. Everything you say hits home. Kudos to you.
Loved the cutaways in this video! So unique!
Thank you for this video. I am exploring low buy and enjoying my items more. I struggle with the FOMO (fear of missing out)... Again, thank you for the tips!
love that this vid came at the biggest consumerist weekend of the year!
i limited my black friday shopping to 2 girlfriend collective sports bras (i only have 1 and i feel it's limited my fitness journey bc i have to wash so often) and a pair of black velvet joggers to give me something comfy but cute to wear this holiday season at home.
i'm considering 2021 to be a low-spend year. hope to hear your 2021 financial plans/goals soon!
Thank you for this video! I love the way you break down the information into tangible actions. I have always enjoyed Ronald Banks’ channel and the way he communicates theoretical information about minimalism. But I love that you offer suggestions to put those ideas into action which makes me understand him and appreciate you both so much more.
I also really like Ron Banks. He is so insightful! And I love listening to him.
I love Ron Banks! Dreamy, smart, and sincere. What's not to like 🙂
Thank you for this! And thanks for introducing me to Mr Banks.
Also love your full length mirror!
Just starting my journey. So happy I found you. This really resonated with me
such a great video. thanks for sharing. have been watching a lot of minimalist videos and definitely noticing my shopping habits change - the looking at the future self and thinking about will i really use this? is a big one for me.
I love the editing on this video! 🥳🥳 (also love the message 😁)
“I do a lot of forward thinking now before I bring and item into my”. I totally agree, I think this is profound! I translate this statement one way as “consider the space/place you have for an item”. During Covid, The USA has significantly increased the individual savings accounts and decreased credit card debt. We can do this!
“ Low buy gave me a reason to shop less, and minimalism gave me a reason to want less” 🙌🏼🙌🏼 I’m so inspired to work towards that mindset
Hmm...that mirror is lovely! I agree on paying the price concept.
needed this 🥰
Absolutely loved the message in this. Minimalism is definitely something I am looking to become better at through this year. Thanks for all the tips my love. USE YOUR STUFF. Yes.
This editing though! Bravo
I have been a "minimalist" for about 5yrs now and I definitely have the ups and downs...sometimes I stick to my minimalist ways to the T and sometimes I got influenced by social media and bought stuff I dont really need. It really is a process and I'm trying not to be too tough on myself when I'm in the "down" mode.
Minimalism is tough to practice when you have social media bombarding you with marketing 24/7.
When it clicked with me it truly was amazing .. I have loved my journey through de cluttering my space and my mind !
I was literally searching for this type video .. and here it is ..woowwwww... Just perfect ❤️❤️
I buy alot this year because of maybe quanrentine. But I am gonna start minimalism for sure after watching this video
Love it, Ishita!
You simply make me happy. I appreciate your content so much Christina. 🧡
I’m honored! ❤️
@@Christinamychas Just finishing watching the video now and I love that you put a clip of mean girls "you go glen coco!" in your video. I burst out laughing :) . It's something I quote with my sisters all the time.
I completely agree with you, social media has bombarded us with so much imaging of constantly needing the newest and latest things has made wearing clothing we already own a novelty. I have never been a huge trend chaser, but I will admit I have been sucked into it sometimes. I still enjoy some pieces I have had since my university days. If only i was the same size then...who really needs to button a blazer anyways 🤣🤣. I have been really enjoying your low buy/minimalist series. COVID-19 has definitely reshaped the way I shop, especially since now that I work from home, there really is no where to wear nice clothing to 🤣🤣. I totally agree that it's a a journey and there are ups and downs.
Well said!
Simple joy: caring for your beloved piece of clothing. Attending to a spot, soaking prior delicate wash, hanging on the rack to dry, folding it nicely to its place :) Please do not think I have nothing else to do, I have two jobs, large family to take of, highest degree possible and I am busy as hell. I grew up in Eastern Europe, clothes were expensive in the 80th, but well made. My husband suite, still looks phenomenal. I think it is kinda cool. Your thought of spending time with your clothes made me think of it. Great video! I especially love your delivery.
Definitely what I need 😲😲
YES GRRL. YASS!! I love everything about this video. One thing I've learned is how important words are to me. Certain words resonate whereas others really don't. I love the minimalism community on YT because everybody is drawn to their own words but it is basically the same thing. I love minimalists who concentrate on the "sustainability" aspect, or people like Vera from Simple Happy Zen that focus on "slow living". With you it seems like the word "intentionality" really resonates and I love that. For me, my favorite word to describe this philosophy/lifestyle is actually "minimalism". I feel lighter, less stressed out and more stylish AND confident with my all black everything, monochromatic, capsule wardrobe. Keep up the good work!!
Wow amber that’s so observant! I agree! I love that! And I love Simple Happy Zen 💚
8:53 struck a chord 😩🥺 I thought I was the only one 😭 sighsssssss thanks for keeping it real Christina
I stop buying nonsense things too since I started this minimalism journey
This is wonderfulness.
Thank you❤️❤️
Exceptional!
Definitely trying to work harder at not thinking about acquiring new stuff. My only expense really now aside from the obvious is fashion. Even though I'm all about thrifting and ebay I still acquire the odd thing here and there that to be honest, I did not need. I've recently done another de-clutter of the wardrobe and thats IT for 2020-2021, I'm putting myself on a no/low buy.
so true!
I have learned that I shop to maintain an aesthetic that I might’ve outgrown. I like colorful button-down shirts with circular patterns. I am wearing jeans more after spending over 30 years wearing skirts and dresses. Finally accepting my new style has helped. Now I am intentional about decluttering. I am holding on to my things while they are packed away. I have stored stuff in one location where I can pull out the stuff I thought I wanted to give away. I shop less because I can shop my storage spot. I only buy quality pieces that I actually use. I think your point about using our things is so important. There is a great TED talk by a nurse who talks about how people die before using their things.
I love the add addition was so funny and hilarious and out of box
Loved this content & creative style video best regards from Sub in Israel 💖
Oooh i need to check out mr banks! I need to want less...that's the feeling that has been the biggest struggle! Such great content Miss Xtina ❤
Same here
I’m always watching your videos coz I can relate so much😊whenever I’m outside running errand i just put on my airpods and listen to you☺️sorry for my english it’s not my mother tongue 😅🇯🇵
I can’t believe I’m about to make this comment, but I loved your Skill Share ad. It made me laugh. As always, great content. Number one is just starting to really hit me. It’s nice to see how you’ve moved through these steps. Thank you for your videos.
Oh! And, I’ve learned that I actually really enjoy the stuff I already have and that I should be wearing it!
I’ve not shopped for over 2 months as we have a goal of moving into a flat and we need to buy furniture for it. I have to say Black Friday was very hard but I did not buy anything as I know we need a bed, sofa etc.. not another dress. But my god the want to shop was crazy. It’s really made me recognise how bad my shopping addiction was. But I know that want to shop does go away and I don’t need to act on it.
I'm incorporating minimalism and lowbuy this year and decluttering. My boyfriend and I are moving state next year so I'm I the process of decluttering clothes, jewelry and makeup. I've got one makeup medium bag I want to declutter more though it's pretty curated but there's some extras i bought and just don't need or use or might be expired.
Great video.
I have made a bag with things I love but dont wear much because I have enough clothing. So instead of buying something new when my clothes no longer can be worn I can replace the clothing easily with something from the bag, so I dont have to use money on something new.
Love your videos, your channel is so underrated & I really believe your channel will grow. You put such amazing and quality content. I do have a video request! Assuming you have some sort of budgeting system, can you share yours??
Thanks Rach! I’ll def make a video walking through a budget in real time, but I made a video here about how to budget and the every dollar app I use for the interim 🥰! ruclips.net/video/h_wsTnWO9L4/видео.html
I really need this. This weekend hella reinforced that I have shopping addiction. I love the principles you outline. I'm doing a lowbuy in 2021 (aka the only thing I'm buying is my regular book subscription box and 5-10 new release books for 2021 from authors I love). I'm going to dupe new makeup products with what I already have and do a "treasure bank fund" (Hailey Evans on here talked about it) where I only give myself a very small amount of cash to spend each month so I'm not mindlessly shopping with my credit cards/online
Yes! A “treasure” budget sounds amazing!
@@Christinamychas It's such a good mindset shift. Like it clicked in my brain. Spending that money on things that will genuinely bring me long term happiness and be more intentional about the spending
Same here. I have some debt I'd like to pay off, but books spark a lot of joy for me and since I work from home full-time, I don't spend money on transportation, eating out, Starbucks, etc.
Yey! A little bit early for this.
Yay!
✅️ good video
How do you deal with receiving gifts for the holidays? I am always grateful for presents but it can be overwhelming at times
I asked for no gifts specifically from friends and family, but to be honest I still definitely struggle with the physical product that sometimes comes with doing content creation on IG/RUclips, especially in the fashion space. I noticed I need to vet it much more closely. For example I have plans to move away from fashion in the coming months because the “new clothes” gifts always seem like a great idea at the time, then I get really overwhelmed. It’s definitely a process and slowly but surely learning what works, or if I just have to stop and say no altogether.
Becoming disgusted with fast fashion has really helped me as well as focusing on quality natural fabrics. Now I thrift even more than before and buy quality clothes on sale by planning ahead. But now I am dealing with the urge to replace every cheap item I hate but still use with cashmere or silk. I want to drown in those fabrics, I'm trying to replace that feeling with the thrill of watching my credit card balance go down though. It's hard though, fashion is such a source of creativity for me.
you should run a skillshare class!!! :O
What im doing right now still want all the things i have i keep.it..and stop shopping at all and pay my credit ...so i dont jeed t9 buy any more because have everything i want...
I’m in debt to myself (by a lot now). I have such troubles with not spending money on clothes, make up, skincare, food, ... I bought 4 trousers which are too small for me because I want to loose weight but I order fast food way too often. It’s been 6 months now and I’m still not close. I decluttered about 6 months ago but my closed is full again.
I am I addicted to spending money that I order something to just have it for 5 minutes and then send it back. It’s embarrassing. I’ve never been like this but it’s getting worse and worse the longer our lockdown continues. I hope I can change
I am the same way. I do really well, months and months of paying down debt and then I binge instead of eating, I binge on shopping-sometimes designer items. It's awful.