No more purses ! I have bought two in past month just over $800 and added them to the collection I’ve bought this year still with tags on them sitting in a pile along with plastic big totes full of purses new with or without tags bought the last several years . That I’ve never used ! 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️so much money wasted !
One solution I’ve found for “ retail therapy” is to have a clothes swap with friends and neighbors! Once a year, we bring our unwanted clothes, pocketbooks, shoes and jewelry to someone’s home . We then separate the items into separate rooms by size and category, then “shop”! I’ve come home with items that are in great shape, things that others once loved but have outgrown or are tired of, and I’ve gotten rid of items that I no longer use, all for free :)
I have started my no-buy year 19 days ago and I am very pleased. My goal is to produce less trash and enjoy things I already possess. Best regards from Poland :)
A few years ago I made a year long commitment to not buy anything unless I needed to replace an item that had I had used up. For example, I bought new running shoes mid year when they wore out. I have continued this practice and found so much freedom and time. It was the best new year goal I've ever made for myself. You've reminded me there are other areas of my life to examine as well (subscriptions).
I'm with you!!! I will occasionally buy 2 pair of shoes that I really like...I'll put one pair in storage and wear one. I'll either rotate, or save the second pair until I'm done with the first. I'll often save the second for dressing up a bit...depending on the shoe. I'm really picky about my shoes, so when I find a style I like, I'll keep buying them until I don't see them anymore. I love my rubber crocks, but they disappeared for awhile. Now they are back so I bought a few more. I don't dress up very often...lol.
I loved this. Making a shift and being a good steward is so important for peace of mind and body and soul. I watch other channels recommend a new skin care tool or item every day and I think many women especially have such a fear of aging that they buy and buy hoping to chase youth. Another thing I would suggest is stop buying all of the make up and products and love who you are. They are also really not healthy for our bodies. Love the process of aging and forming expressions. I have so many clients that stopped Botox for example and saved thousands. I love books as well and now I give them away and I am having my husband build me a little library at my gate to our home so I can share all of my books. Blessings to you and everyone here 🍑🙌🏻🧡Lisa
Clothing, makeup, home decor. The only exceptions are necessity items in clothing (new bras, underwear if needed); and needed makeup like mascara every 3 months for cleanliness reasons. And sunscreen or moisturizer (drugstore is fine, Dr. Dray taught me this)!
loved this. just what I needed to hear today. Helped me decide not to go shopping today. Instead I went for a nice evening walk. Less retail therapy for me this year. Love your channel.
Due to hypersensitivity and other sensory issues, I have spent over 2 years (and a LOT of money curating a wardrobe that works for me year-round. I’ve finally accomplished this, so now my goal is to only buy something that I actually NEED going forward.
I am going on a low-buy mission this year and use up things I already have. I live in a tiny apartment and just don’t have room for more stuff that I don’t really need.
A good steward of money is music to my ears, Connie. As soon as I heard you say those words I knew I was going on a "mission" to be more mindful of how I spend our hard earned dollars. Thank you and have a wonderful new year.
Seems a lot of us have the same goals this year to buy less, save more, and declutter our lives. Just found your channel and am really enjoying your inspiration. 😍
I just found your channel this evening and your lifestyle resonates with me so much. I’m grateful to have found you. Thank you for the gentle, sincere ways that you convey ideas for living a more meaningful life with less. I feel like I have a lovely new friend. Looking forward to watching your videos on a regular basis. Keep well. Sending peace.
You wrote just now what I was thinking! I found her today October 29, 2022 and have binge listening while I organize and declutter all day. I love her gentle and sincere ways also. Others tend to talk in LOUD voices and that is such a turn off to me.
I'm with you I have the sweater weakness too! So I'm stopping by all clothes this year I need to declutter my clothing! And reduce some of my subscriptions as well! It's amazing how you don't realize how many you have! I love your videos I'm always wish they would be longer than they are! I know a lot of work and time goes into making them! I still look forward to them. Thank you!
I’ve done two no buy years four years ago It changed my life Very empowering Shopping takes a lot of time I’m enjoying using my time to do things for me not for an addiction
From my childhood i am a minimalist and even though i have a good amount of money which i have invested in different ways and i dont like to waste even one rupee but helping others i spend good amount which makes me immensely happy
Judy VanderPloeg-- I finally have my closet under control with my all season capsule wardrobe. My goal is to not buy any clothing items, unless it's a one in one out situation. I'm trying to purge my books ( I am not very successful at this, as I love my books). My goal for this area, is no new purchase and let go of books I don't think I will read again. I also have way more lip balms than I can use up in this life time. I'm going to keep the ones I have opened and use them up. The unopened ones I am offering to my daughter and to friends.
Hi Connie, love your videos and listening to your softly spoken voice. My biggest weakness is also thrift fashion shopping and I can easily spend $80-$200 at any one time. I really need to curb my clothing addiction. So I too am forcing myself not to shop for any more clothing. ☺️ I will aim for a no buy month to Christmas time, exception is only for two Birthdays of son and daughter. I am also going to get one of those wallet envelop systems to help save more. I’m terrible at saving. Wish me luck! Please keep producing more wonderful videos.🤗
I had most of the same choices on my list. I also consciously choose to buy local food and products from the farmers and the most eco- friendly options. Love your channel💖
I love to collect things, be it felted animals, gnomes, Hindu or Buddha statues, books, or other things. I've noticed an uptick in my buying things online since the pandemic but have recently decided that I really don't need anymore things, especially since I've limited space to display them. Unless it's something I really want I don't buy it, as I know from experience that the initial enjoyment and novelty of my purchase will pass. Your idea of a Low Buy Year Plan is quite helpful (although I've been admiring your turquoise jewelry and wanting to buy it through Etsy!). Peace & Namaste, Jenny
Clothing not needed this year. Home decor because I’m downsizing preparing to move. Books unless from the thrift store or library. Thank you for your wonderful tips.
I traveled over the Easter Holiday week and realized that I went way over budget in the process. Now it's hard getting back into the minimalist mindset once I returned home. I'm going to need to do a no spend May month to even things out. My best bet is to severely limit my trips out to stores and focus on using what I have on hand.
I just did a cull of all the acrylic/polyester fabrics from my wardrobe (they were all second hand to begin with) So I’ve been buying online (eBay) and at thrift stores natural fabric clothing to replace what I culled. I think I’ve just about got what I need (my wardrobe is quite small) so apart from some Winter garments I’ll be needing come Winter (bamboo leggings, bamboo or wool turtlenecks and wool cardis-I’m in a forest in Australia) I won’t be buying anymore clothes for 2022. 😉
I notice so many stores today not just the department stores are not offering as much cotton or wool sweaters, etc. For example Talbots which is a great store for basic sweaters, etc. is including more polyesters, nylons, lycra in their clothing. I personally don’t like this trend. I don’t mind a small percentage of a synthetic. But I see a overall cheapening on clothing and fabric content. Any thaoughts
@@bonnieshapiro3511 Two years ago I decided I was no longer going to buy clothing made in sweat shops so I started buying my clothing exclusively from Etsy. Another benefit of this is that I'm able to buy natural fabrics. The only clothing I've bought has been organic linen items from Etsy shops like Not Perfect Linen, Linen Cloud, Lenok Linen, etc. The items are made to order in the colors I choose and they will customize them for me at no additional charge. This year I will probably purchase a sweater which I will also buy on Etsy from sellers that use entirely natural materials.
@@katherinelook3676 That’s great. For clothes I so like going into a store. I really like to try the item on, see the item up close and touch the fabric. But this is good information to have. I’ll keep it in mind to check out Etsy shops.
I like the way u mindfully and peacefully live your life.. God bless you If you don't mind record us a video of your eniter home so we can have more details about amazing minimalism. Plz Thanks 😊
One of the biggest expanse this year was in the area of clothing. I started off 2021 weighing 193 and by Aug I was down to 153. I enjoy wearing different styles of clothing. Enough area where I can see the cutting costs is preparing meals. I only eat two meals a day and there are times I only want one meal. Often it is difficult to plan meals when you cook for one. Just a couple of areas where I know I can cut back.
I only discovered your video's last night. Our lives seem similar except where it comes to drinking wine/alcohol. I'm not drawn to drinking alcohol as it exacerbates my symptoms & worsens my fatigue. I haven't touched a drop since my event...perhaps I'll give it a go when I'm next going out for a meal. Thanks for all the helpful advice!
I am not buying hair color this year or getting my hair done. Your silver hair is so beautiful and I want to let my natural beauty shine through.Haircolor makes on'e hair so dull and lifeless after it washes out.
Great ideas. I will be following your suggestions. We are kindred spirits in soon many ways. Keep up the great work. I'm learning so much from your channel. Thank you.
I just want to add my two cents into the pot of intentional living... The Word Intentional doesn't automatically mean slow, simple, or strict...relaxed or empty. It's not strictly about minimalism or wandering the woods looking for herbs and flowers. Intentional, for me, is simply having meaning and purpose for everything I do. I am a complex being with a mind that needs stimulation, not relaxation all the time. I need the balance of intensity and simplicity...even as simplicity can be intense. I'm a journalist and author whose mind works almost 24/7...I do work at balancing that with moments of sabbatical. My point is this...we can't simply equate Intentional Living with sitting around an empty house with nothing to play with, nothing to think about, nothing to dream...empty headed and simple minded. We can't thrive that way...it's not sustainable for the living/ active mind who is creative and needs much to work with. I have a house full of things I play with daily...curtains, bedding, baskets, boxes, food, art supplies, journals for my work as a professional aesthetic artist...it's a full storehouse for a MINDFULL/INTENTIONAL life rich and abundant in things I tend to daily. I'm not "Intentionally" lazy and relaxed...it's not good for me.
B. D. Walters I found your two cents to be very beneficial in relation to myself. I am an inspiring fiber artist, and if there is art/craft supplies in really need, I will purchase it. My art is my therapy, as I have an anxious mind. I do however thrift most of my supplies, and have really started a low buy plan for 2022. I think we all need balance in our life, but don’t know how to go about making it work. And yes, to sit around in an empty house with nothing to do, would not be for me. Cheers
@@shirley1413 I appreciate your use of the words "anxious mind"...My anxiety is multiplied exponentially when I find myself in a place of boredom. That's when I eat, drink, smoke, etc. I have filled my house with thrifted things as well, and now I can shift from writing, to collage, to home care, to decor, to journaling, to creating journals, to organizing my linens, to weeding out my supplies...it's a grand and glorious way for me to thrive. Much of my COVID money was used to replenish my home supplies and pantry...so my anxiety is greatly diminished. I am also "fasting" for 2022, but I won't allow my stores to be depleted either. It's a good balance for me to work the whole house, all the time. It's nice to know I have at least one like minded soul out there in the world...I am comforted. Enjoy Living!! It's Vital for Life...LOL
@@shirley1413 A Contemplation for a Possible Word Construction & Composition: I think being Intentional is Inspirational and Motivational... When I set my intent..my inspiration is activated and motivation to completion is increased. Consideration leads to Intention...mixed with Desire and Passion...I'm inspired to start a project with intention as the seed of vision and purpose, the mission and motive that become motivation to completion through perseverance, practice and patience through the process to perfection in my perception. Does it make sense? Do You Agree? Just asking for fun's sake. I love the reasoning process and using words to create meaning and a message for myself. LOLOLOL It's a way I play. :-}
Wow " empty headed and simple minded"!!! It really sounds like you are being passive aggressive in your wording. Not everybody is creative or needs to justify their lifestyle.
@@melaniegodwin8791 All I'm saying is that I don't buy into the "minimalist" ideology. The meditations are designed to "empty" the mind...and from what I've read and heard...they aren't real interested in deep concentration and contemplation...hence they are "simple" minded. That's not a criticism of them...just an observation and a "judgement" for myself and my way of living. I've "judged" it not right for me. Perhaps my way of conveying that was not suitable to your definition of how things "ought" to be said...but we each have our own unique ways of speaking...I used to get crazy when people didn't communicate a certain way that was "correct" in my eyes...but I've stopped "judging " them, and started simply focusing on me. If you're offended, I'm sorry.
I have not renewed subscriptions to magazines in the past 2 years because so many pages are ads & not interesting articles. I have given St. Vincent's a lot of clothes to minimilize my closet. Things I wasn't wearing. We shop for grocery items that are on sale. Lorraine
Hello Connie! I love your channel so much! ❤️ Your clothing is always so beautiful! Do you have a video showing different outfits and where you buy your clothes? I feel like I always buy on the cheap and then have to replace every year. Thank you so much!
Loved this video especially since I have the same sweater addiction although living in NC where winter is relatively brief and mild. I just love the texture and feel of knits. So also none of those for me in 2020, also, like you, no actual print books and finally, no more tea until I've used up what I have. I have squirrel tendencies with the latter....
I love sweaters! I bought three new pullover sweaters before Christmas but I also gave away some of my other sweaters. I retired last year and have comfy clothes but they are old, I added a few new lounge items. Books and cookbooks are another weakness, I don’t buy cookbooks anymore because my husband now does most of the cooking. It’s hard to part with them. I need to purge beauty items this week. I would love to know what you use for your beauty routine and makeup.
My list...socks, black pants, black flat shoes, black ankle boots, house slippers, pajamas, hair scrunchies, body spray, ...now items I will not be buying until they finally run out...hand soap, bar soap, body wash, decorative paper napkins
I have no spare money because I help my mother financially and a friend also. So that is where all my spare money go. I don't buy seasonal home decorations anymore. I don't even have enough money to buy for my essentials. I have limited closet space so I already have thrown away a lot of clothes and valuable books which I regret throwing away but I have gained little bit of breathable space which is important. I was influenced by minimalism but I am not really a minimalist by heart.
Awesome real thought provoking and authentic advice….I am you (OK not you but)…..just my mindset, and was looking for real advice on how not to just order another something for our grands or children or ….another book (also you here), or another piece of pottery!!! I am taking your approach to think about things differently!!! Love your channel…all in!!!
Hello, Connie Riet. It is the 1st time I watch your video, and just yesterday I thought I've got a friend that should possibly learn from minimalism, and she is rich, very well off, but I'm looking for people who are mindful rather.
I'm a sucker for magazines but recently discovered that I can borrow them for free from the library on line. I am also considering embracing my greys which would be a big saving on salon visits.
I conquered my book addiction years ago. I habe 2 adult children. I only own 10 books than MEAN something to me. When I died it will not be a burden for them to sort and my home is that they will read and cherish them as I did.
Yes the books i have stopped and moved to ebooks from the library. The clothes are hard to stop. Others give me gifts and i am thinking of regifting them. My addiction is bags and purses. Each one is needed for a different purpose!. I am also trying to make things as gifts for family and friends, instead og buying. Try this, folks. It its a good friend, they are so happy to receive something you actually made !
Haircuts, books, indoor plants, make-up, commercial beauty products/hair care, Knick knacks for the home, clothes (non essential), magazines, most things!
I have recently found your channel and am grateful 😊 I can relate to all of your videos and look forward to them every week 😊 Today I followed your homemade bread recipe and it was a hit Thank you 🙏
This year the 2'things I'm doing are a 'no clothes shop' as I have all I need, I have done this once before, l will only replace something if it wears out or breaks, I wear every item I have and am more mindful of my spending in this area. Also I am strictly reminding myself that ' the house needs nothing more' we see something and think we need /want it, but we really don't, wait for a week and see if you still need it or have totally forgotten about it!
I have never had any subscription and I only drink water and occasionally almond milk. I love the smell of coffee but I don't need to have one. I never have my nails done and don't feel deprived at all. I used to take my daughter to a local library or a local animal shelter, a few of our favorite hangouts. My daughter and I don't watch TV although occasionally we borrow movies from our local library. We don't have cable subscription. I haven't taken her to a movie theater and I haven't been to one for over twenty five years. Yes, we have attended shows such as Shakespeare, or a cheap local symphony. If you want to know real, real minimalism, go visit a recent American immigrant family. They put any American born to shame. They are humble, modest, and quiet.
You look wonderful! You've lost so much weight and look fresh and calm and healthy! Mindful living is living at a higher vibration. A GOOD thing. Thank you !😗
Thank you for your suggestions, we go to Savers and yard sales for clothes, have no debt, and stay away from expensive coffee shops. How can people wait in a drive thru for a $5.00 coffee with the engine running? Also we shop ebay for inexpensive auto parts, and our cars are paid off. It`s easy to save money.
When the pandemic hit, I made a decision to declutter room by room in it's entirety. Well I discovered I had accumulated enough stuff and things for 2 more lifetimes. My quest was to eliminate half of whatever I had. I found 32 coffee/mugs, I packed half and donated the other. My new approach to stuff and things...if I purchase one item I will get rid of 12 items of it's likeness. Buying one kitchen item, get rid of 12 things in the kitchen, it works well for me. Now I'm very selective of what to buy and what to get rid of.
Thank you, Connie, for sharing your list! I will have to think about what items will be on my Low Buy list. I do know that I over indulge in Amazon shopping! 😩 Our family may need toiletries or a pair of shoes, but I was getting the instant gratification of buying it on Amazon and it arriving the next day without wandering the stores. My next goal is to put it in the cart but wait a week - do I still "need" this item? Will I be out at a store and find it cheaper? Helps me to calm down the filling of cabinets and then not really paying attention to the item! 👍😄
Amazon! I always seem to have a running list in my cart. It may start out with something I need, like Elderberry Syrup, but somehow winds up with books and other things I see on people's channels. It's scary when I add it up at the end of the month.
Hear! Hear! I recently came across your channel, so I am "binge watching" a few of your uploads. I am American yet live 10 months out of a year outside of The United States for work...I amazed myself with how quickly I had my overseas accommodations nearly a mirror image of my home back in The States. I had to get myself sorted and stop buying things that I already have too much of. I started my "no unnecessary purchases" journey back in 2018 and it's been freeing. I only purchase what I absolutely need; and given The COVID-19 Pandemic, I now have 2 solid years of curbing my love for outside eating. Since many businesses were closed, I quickly adapted. I also saved money by not going to the hair and nail salons. I learned that I really can exist without a monthly MANI-PEDI 🤣.
Thank you so much for sharing your minimalist story with us! How inspiring to hear how Covid had shaped your minimalist path. I also cut my own hair and do my own mani-pedi. Get it girl!
Slowly trying to get rid of all my stuff I bought when I had the great idea of selling on line. All I did was spend lots of money and I have a ton of stuff everywhere. It's going to take time... a lot of time. But I want to eventually down size and buy a van. I am giving myself 3 years. I love nature and want to travel.
Hi Connie I just discovered your channel and became one of your new subscribers. Thank you so much for this video, also I love the necklace you're wearing in this video. Do you have a link for it? ♥
Thank you for sharing your ideas here. I would stop buying art materials which I have not even started doing. Pants, shoes and even food stuffs are to be minimized.
I no longer buy cosmetic products for no reason. I only purchase to replace a used item. I also keep my collection simple. I also keep my skin care to one specific line so I can always find what I need to replace and keep track of my spending. I can also try before I buy with free samples since I order through a consultant which saves me time in going to drug stores/makeup counters, and money in buying products that I don’t like. I trim my own hair since I am growing it out and I do this every six weeks. I also am not buying excessive sweaters. I own 3 and only need to add 2 this FALL/WINTER. I have completed my minimalist wardrobe for this SPRING/SUMMER and I have a short list for FALL/WINTER with 4-5 items. These items will be to replace items I either donated or tossed from last year. I will be only purchasing the best quality I can afford for these 5 items as I want them to last. 💕 I am also considering pairing down to 2 handbags in the future. All of these changes have given me so much satisfaction
I also try to be more aware of what I'm going to buy. If I want some piece of clothes, I don't buy it immediately. I sleep on it. And, usually, the next day I decide I don't really want that thing.
Growing up in New york city my mom keep our house, in order.With not a lot of stuff just what we needed .No xtra 📺 in my house i had a tv in every room .Even the kitchen.My kids had tons of toys. Why they aunt was a hoarder she'll come. To my house and say you hardly have much. She had too much you could even Walk without knock something down.
Good morning! I really enjoyed this video and I have also been trying not to buy anything. Only what I really need. This was a very good video. Take care and stay safe. Connie
I'm actually going to do a general, low-buy for online items. I found that my purchases went up because I just kept scrolling online for options to buy stuff. So, I'm only going to buy necessities online. I do want to replace my online scrolling with reading my books or with finding good blogs I can check out.
lol! I literally have that very copy of the Tao Te Ching being delivered tomorrow! That being said, I only own 9 books (having recently decluttered EVERY book I had)
Hello Connie. I have been starting my journey through mindfulness, reading a lot about the subject and following your motivating videos. Meditation is helping me a lot to stay in being and not only doing. I am also starting practising yoga but I do not know how to start. Do you recommend me any videos I could follow as a beginner in yoga. Thank you so much from Portugal 🇵🇹
Hi Susana, That's amazing that you are incorporating so many mindful habits into your life!! Yes, I would recommend on RUclips Yoga With Andria for basic beginner yoga and Boho Beautiful for more challenging yoga. Keep up your amazing journey!! Happiness & peace
I found this video to be very interesting because it made me think of the areas where I mindlessly spend and actually waste money on. Thank You for the little wake up call. Happy New Year Connie!
I started laughing about the sweaters.. I have to put myself on restriction to buying sweaters, even thrifted ones that cost a few dollars. The streaming services. We only have Netflix and an inexpensive antena for a few local channels. So tempting to subscribe to a few of the others, as each have a different selection. Do you think they get together and plan it that way? I am pretty frugal; but I do like to treat myself to coffee shops coffees and they can get expensive.
We often celebrate “no spend day”, when we don’t spend any $ at all. We stopped eating in restaurants, which is a treat reserved for special occasions where we meet with family members or friends. Mostly we buy groceries or recipes that we cook at home. I contribute home-cooked dishes for family gatherings. We only drink 🍷 alcohol at home, or bring wine to family gatherings. I don’t shop in malls unless looking for something specific that I need. If the item I seek is too pricey I look online or I can sometimes figure out how to make it instead, or find somewhere to buy it second-hand. A little creativity or online research can go a long way to save $ and bring satisfaction.
I am unemployed and we used to be able to afford pretty much whatever we wanted. I bought so much frivolous crap and had a giant cardigan, clothes and shoe hoard. Yet I was always bored with my wardrobe and had to buy more. Now that our income is nearly half what it used to be, I can't buy anything for fear of not paying our bills! Had I banked a portion of the money we used to have, it wouldn't be so scary now. Unfortunately I got very sick this summer, lost 24 pounds and had nothing that fit me anymore, so I had to buy a few things that did fit. But I realized that dressing was way easier with only 3 pairs of pants and two leggings, plus a few tee shirts. I got rid of a lot of clothes and saved the rest in the attic in case I gain the weight back that I lost. Also used to spend lots of money on lipstick, with staying home and mask mandates, I no longer wear any lipstick, no point! The hardest part for me is that I am a knitter and can't afford to buy yarn! I am going to save my pennies to afford some every couple of months, but it is so hard to not have my needles and yarn in my hands! I am also trying to spend less money on food, but that is hard too. I want to name brands I like and I have to eat specialty foods if I want anything more than veggies, fruit and grains, as I am gluten free and plant based. Try buy any gluten free items for cheap! 😣 When we were young we used to eat so cheaply and we're able to feed our three kids, but all that cheap food wasn't healthy. It was all boxed and canned, nothing organic in sight. It is hard to go back to bulk grains and non organic.
Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for sharing your personal journey with us. I can relate to your new perspective on money. That exact thing happened to my husband and I. We spent, spent, spent and then 2008 happened. It was a tough life lesson we needed to learn. It was the experience of loosing our house, and selling most of our belongings to pay bills that made me rethink possessions and I became a minimalist. Sounds like you are experiencing your own life changing challenges. Hang in there! FaceBook market place and thrift stores are great places to find clothes, and yarn. Also, try googling yarn clearances. I also knit, and it brings great comfort to me. Sending you health, happiness and peace
@@ConnieRiet it really is scary, especially when you are 48 years old with no job, health insurance, no savings and no retirement. But I know it gets better, these are just very hard lessons to learn.
@ Linda Gilmore Me too and I wear so much less❤️❤️ I could dress 15 ladies with all my extras. 🥴🤦🏻♀️🥴🤷🏻♀️sad. I am embarrassed thinking if all the extra stuff I don’t need 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🥴
We have a long way to go I hear. I too like to read and so have books. But then the idea kicks in; you are creating clutter. When will I read it ?? When can I read it ?? A colleague mentioned, a tidy house is a tidy mind. What he meant is just; remove the chaos, the "must do things" and it will create calm in your head. The idea behind decluttering. Next is waist not, want not. And so the question "do I need it ??, Will I use it ??". We are a creature of habit and so you don't change unless you have to. My moment came when I lost my job and so my income. And so was forced to downsize considerably. Now I got a good paying job, but still maintaining my lifestyle which I adopted when unemployed. Just because I love it. I don't care anymore to have things and buy things. Someone said that its like filling a void in your life, or that it's a kind of addiction. I guess it is.
I’m not buying any new clothes this year. If I feel the need to wear something new, my sister and I are going to do a clothes swap. I’ll loan her something that she likes out of my closet and I’ll borrow something I like out of her closet. We both get a little infusion of something new, but we aren’t buying it.
Connie, you are super cute 🥰. I love watching your videos! Keep curving your spending. I’m doing the same! I’ve been doing my own manicure & pede & even cutting my own hair more times than not! I’m curbing my going out to eat as you! Since COVID I haven’t bought new clothes. I’m thinking what else can I eliminate, lol. I’m curious to read in your comments how others are doing! Be well, Alicia
something I am doing as a new widow on 50% income is mark each day on the calendar I don't spend any $... It makes me more aware of what I am doing... impulse spending is waaaay down
I hate having to much stuff ,i give it away to the thrift store or too family. Is what i like doing unless is valuable.Then i sell it having ,too much is not healthy.
Sharing my list of things I'm not buying in 2022! My low buy plan for 2022.
Subscriptions, eating out, wine while eating out, limit physical book buying, lounge wear, sweaters, kitchen Knick knacks. Thank you
No more purses ! I have bought two in past month just over $800 and added them to the collection I’ve bought this year still with tags on them sitting in a pile along with plastic big totes full of purses new with or without tags bought the last several years . That I’ve never used ! 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️so much money wasted !
Sell them.
One solution I’ve found for “ retail therapy” is to have a clothes swap with friends and neighbors! Once a year, we bring our unwanted clothes, pocketbooks, shoes and jewelry to someone’s home . We then separate the items into separate rooms by size and category, then “shop”! I’ve come home with items that are in great shape, things that others once loved but have outgrown or are tired of, and I’ve gotten rid of items that I no longer use, all for free :)
What an excellent idea, love it.
I have started my no-buy year 19 days ago and I am very pleased. My goal is to produce less trash and enjoy things I already possess. Best regards from Poland :)
A few years ago I made a year long commitment to not buy anything unless I needed to replace an item that had I had used up. For example, I bought new running shoes mid year when they wore out. I have continued this practice and found so much freedom and time. It was the best new year goal I've ever made for myself. You've reminded me there are other areas of my life to examine as well (subscriptions).
Same here, but I keep the old ones for working in garden.
Hi 👋 Laura, can I talk to you for a moment?
I'm with you!!! I will occasionally buy 2 pair of shoes that I really like...I'll put one pair in storage and wear one. I'll either rotate, or save the second pair until I'm done with the first. I'll often save the second for dressing up a bit...depending on the shoe. I'm really picky about my shoes, so when I find a style I like, I'll keep buying them until I don't see them anymore. I love my rubber crocks, but they disappeared for awhile. Now they are back so I bought a few more. I don't dress up very often...lol.
I loved this. Making a shift and being a good steward is so important for peace of mind and body and soul. I watch other channels recommend a new skin care tool or item every day and I think many women especially have such a fear of aging that they buy and buy hoping to chase youth. Another thing I would suggest is stop buying all of the make up and products and love who you are. They are also really not healthy for our bodies. Love the process of aging and forming expressions. I have so many clients that stopped Botox for example and saved thousands.
I love books as well and now I give them away and I am having my husband build me a little library at my gate to our home so I can share all of my books.
Blessings to you and everyone here 🍑🙌🏻🧡Lisa
Clothing, makeup, home decor. The only exceptions are necessity items in clothing (new bras, underwear if needed); and needed makeup like mascara every 3 months for cleanliness reasons. And sunscreen or moisturizer (drugstore is fine, Dr. Dray taught me this)!
loved this. just what I needed to hear today. Helped me decide not to go shopping today. Instead I went for a nice evening walk. Less retail therapy for me this year. Love your channel.
Due to hypersensitivity and other sensory issues, I have spent over 2 years (and a LOT of money curating a wardrobe that works for me year-round. I’ve finally accomplished this, so now my goal is to only buy something that I actually NEED going forward.
I am going on a low-buy mission this year and use up things I already have. I live in a tiny apartment and just don’t have room for more stuff that I don’t really need.
A good steward of money is music to my ears, Connie. As soon as I heard you say those words I knew I was going on a "mission" to be more mindful of how I spend our hard earned dollars. Thank you and have a wonderful new year.
Seems a lot of us have the same goals this year to buy less, save more, and declutter our lives. Just found your channel and am really enjoying your inspiration. 😍
I just found your channel this evening and your lifestyle resonates with me so much. I’m grateful to have found you. Thank you for the gentle, sincere ways that you convey ideas for living a more meaningful life with less. I feel like I have a lovely new friend. Looking forward to watching your videos on a regular basis. Keep well. Sending peace.
You wrote just now what I was thinking! I found her today October 29, 2022 and have binge listening while I organize and declutter all day. I love her gentle and sincere ways also. Others tend to talk in LOUD voices and that is such a turn off to me.
I'm with you I have the sweater weakness too! So I'm stopping by all clothes this year I need to declutter my clothing! And reduce some of my subscriptions as well! It's amazing how you don't realize how many you have! I love your videos I'm always wish they would be longer than they are! I know a lot of work and time goes into making them! I still look forward to them. Thank you!
I’ve done two no buy years four years ago
It changed my life
Very empowering
Shopping takes a lot of time
I’m enjoying using my time to do things for me not for an addiction
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
Love listening while decluttering
You are indeed a beautiful soul and inspiration to all ….
Hi 👋 Tammy, can I talk to you for a moment?
From my childhood i am a minimalist and even though i have a good amount of money which i have invested in different ways and i dont like to waste even one rupee but helping others i spend good amount which makes me immensely happy
My daughter loves flannel shirts. I had to tell her to step away from the flannels last time we were out together. She thanked me,lol.
Judy VanderPloeg--
I finally have my closet under control with my all season capsule wardrobe.
My goal is to not buy any clothing items, unless it's a one in one out situation.
I'm trying to purge my books ( I am not very successful at this, as I love my books). My goal for this area, is no new purchase and let go of books I don't think I will read again.
I also have way more lip balms than I can use up in this life time.
I'm going to keep the ones I have opened and use them up.
The unopened ones I am offering to my daughter and to friends.
Hi Connie, love your videos and listening to your softly spoken voice. My biggest weakness is also thrift fashion shopping and I can easily spend $80-$200 at any one time. I really need to curb my clothing addiction. So I too am forcing myself not to shop for any more clothing. ☺️ I will aim for a no buy month to Christmas time, exception is only for two Birthdays of son and daughter. I am also going to get one of those wallet envelop systems to help save more. I’m terrible at saving. Wish me luck! Please keep producing more wonderful videos.🤗
Thanks ,what good tips . Yes , I am going to try and use up all the jumpers I have and nit but any more in the sales!
Hi 👋 Jennifer, can I talk to you for a moment?
I had most of the same choices on my list. I also consciously choose to buy local food and products from the farmers and the most eco- friendly options. Love your channel💖
I love to collect things, be it felted animals, gnomes, Hindu or Buddha statues, books, or other things. I've noticed an uptick in my buying things online since the pandemic but have recently decided that I really don't need anymore things, especially since I've limited space to display them. Unless it's something I really want I don't buy it, as I know from experience that the initial enjoyment and novelty of my purchase will pass. Your idea of a Low Buy Year Plan is quite helpful (although I've been admiring your turquoise jewelry and wanting to buy it through Etsy!). Peace & Namaste, Jenny
Clothing not needed this year. Home decor because I’m downsizing preparing to move. Books unless from the thrift store or library.
Thank you for your wonderful tips.
I traveled over the Easter Holiday week and realized that I went way over budget in the process. Now it's hard getting back into the minimalist mindset once I returned home. I'm going to need to do a no spend May month to even things out.
My best bet is to severely limit my trips out to stores and focus on using what I have on hand.
Made me laugh. It was like you were shadowing my life! All so true. Thank you about sharing your story! Making me rethink again! This is for 2023.
I just did a cull of all the acrylic/polyester fabrics from my wardrobe (they were all second hand to begin with) So I’ve been buying online (eBay) and at thrift stores natural fabric clothing to replace what I culled. I think I’ve just about got what I need (my wardrobe is quite small) so apart from some Winter garments I’ll be needing come Winter (bamboo leggings, bamboo or wool turtlenecks and wool cardis-I’m in a forest in Australia) I won’t be buying anymore clothes for 2022. 😉
I notice so many stores today not just the department stores are not offering as much cotton or wool sweaters, etc. For example Talbots which is a great store for basic sweaters, etc. is including more polyesters, nylons, lycra in their clothing. I personally don’t like this trend. I don’t mind a small percentage of a synthetic. But I see a overall cheapening on clothing and fabric content. Any thaoughts
@@bonnieshapiro3511 yes I see this too. I think fast fashion has a lot to do with it. 😉
@@bonnieshapiro3511 Two years ago I decided I was no longer going to buy clothing made in sweat shops so I started buying my clothing exclusively from Etsy. Another benefit of this is that I'm able to buy natural fabrics. The only clothing I've bought has been organic linen items from Etsy shops like Not Perfect Linen, Linen Cloud, Lenok Linen, etc. The items are made to order in the colors I choose and they will customize them for me at no additional charge. This year I will probably purchase a sweater which I will also buy on Etsy from sellers that use entirely natural materials.
@@katherinelook3676 That’s great. For clothes I so like going into a store. I really like to try the item on, see the item up close and touch the fabric. But this is good information to have. I’ll keep it in mind to check out Etsy shops.
@@gramarye_cottage Hi 👋 Morgan, can I talk to you for a moment?
I like the way u mindfully and peacefully live your life.. God bless you
If you don't mind record us a video of your eniter home so we can have more details about amazing minimalism. Plz
Thanks 😊
One of the biggest expanse this year was in the area of clothing. I started off 2021 weighing 193 and by Aug I was down to 153. I enjoy wearing different styles of clothing. Enough area where I can see the cutting costs is preparing meals. I only eat two meals a day and there are times I only want one meal. Often it is difficult to plan meals when you cook for one. Just a couple of areas where I know I can cut back.
Congrats!!! What's your way???
Congrats!!! That's amazing
I only discovered your video's last night. Our lives seem similar except where it comes to drinking wine/alcohol. I'm not drawn to drinking alcohol as it exacerbates my symptoms & worsens my fatigue. I haven't touched a drop since my event...perhaps I'll give it a go when I'm next going out for a meal. Thanks for all the helpful advice!
I am not buying hair color this year or getting my hair done. Your silver hair is so beautiful and I want to let my natural beauty shine through.Haircolor makes on'e hair so dull and lifeless after it washes out.
Thanks for the compliment! Your so sweet
Great ideas. I will be following your suggestions. We are kindred spirits in soon many ways. Keep up the great work. I'm learning so much from your channel. Thank you.
Hi 👋 Lynn, can I talk to you for a moment?
I just want to add my two cents into the pot of intentional living...
The Word Intentional doesn't automatically mean slow, simple, or strict...relaxed or empty. It's not strictly about minimalism or wandering the woods looking for herbs and flowers.
Intentional, for me, is simply having meaning and purpose for everything I do. I am a complex being with a mind that needs stimulation, not relaxation all the time. I need the balance of intensity and simplicity...even as simplicity can be intense.
I'm a journalist and author whose mind works almost 24/7...I do work at balancing that with moments of sabbatical.
My point is this...we can't simply equate Intentional Living with sitting around an empty house with nothing to play with, nothing to think about, nothing to dream...empty headed and simple minded. We can't thrive that way...it's not sustainable for the living/ active mind who is creative and needs much to work with. I have a house full of things I play with daily...curtains, bedding, baskets, boxes, food, art supplies, journals for my work as a professional aesthetic artist...it's a full storehouse for a MINDFULL/INTENTIONAL life rich and abundant in things I tend to daily. I'm not "Intentionally" lazy and relaxed...it's not good for me.
B. D. Walters I found your two cents to be very beneficial in relation to myself. I am an inspiring fiber artist, and if there is art/craft supplies in really need, I will purchase it. My art is my therapy, as I have an anxious mind. I do however thrift most of my supplies, and have really started a low buy plan for 2022. I think we all need balance in our life, but don’t know how to go about making it work. And yes, to sit around in an empty house with nothing to do, would not be for me. Cheers
@@shirley1413 I appreciate your use of the words "anxious mind"...My anxiety is multiplied exponentially when I find myself in a place of boredom. That's when I eat, drink, smoke, etc. I have filled my house with thrifted things as well, and now I can shift from writing, to collage, to home care, to decor, to journaling, to creating journals, to organizing my linens, to weeding out my supplies...it's a grand and glorious way for me to thrive. Much of my COVID money was used to replenish my home supplies and pantry...so my anxiety is greatly diminished. I am also "fasting" for 2022, but I won't allow my stores to be depleted either. It's a good balance for me to work the whole house, all the time.
It's nice to know I have at least one like minded soul out there in the world...I am comforted.
Enjoy Living!! It's Vital for Life...LOL
@@shirley1413 A Contemplation for a Possible Word Construction & Composition:
I think being Intentional is Inspirational and Motivational...
When I set my intent..my inspiration is activated and motivation to completion is increased.
Consideration leads to Intention...mixed with Desire and Passion...I'm inspired to start a project with intention as the seed of vision and purpose, the mission and motive that become motivation to completion through perseverance, practice and patience through the process to perfection in my perception.
Does it make sense? Do You Agree?
Just asking for fun's sake.
I love the reasoning process and using words to create meaning and a message for myself. LOLOLOL It's a way I play. :-}
Wow " empty headed and simple minded"!!! It really sounds like you are being passive aggressive in your wording. Not everybody is creative or needs to justify their lifestyle.
@@melaniegodwin8791 All I'm saying is that I don't buy into the "minimalist" ideology. The meditations are designed to "empty" the mind...and from what I've read and heard...they aren't real interested in deep concentration and contemplation...hence they are "simple" minded.
That's not a criticism of them...just an observation and a "judgement" for myself and my way of living. I've "judged" it not right for me. Perhaps my way of conveying that was not suitable to your definition of how things "ought" to be said...but we each have our own unique ways of speaking...I used to get crazy when people didn't communicate a certain way that was "correct" in my eyes...but I've stopped "judging " them, and started simply focusing on me. If you're offended, I'm sorry.
I have not renewed subscriptions to magazines in the past 2 years because so many pages are ads & not interesting articles. I have given St. Vincent's a lot of clothes to minimilize my closet. Things I wasn't wearing. We shop for grocery items that are on sale. Lorraine
Hello Connie! I love your channel so much! ❤️ Your clothing is always so beautiful! Do you have a video showing different outfits and where you buy your clothes? I feel like I always buy on the cheap and then have to replace every year. Thank you so much!
Hi 👋 Laura, can I talk to you for a moment?
Thank you. This was quite wonderful.
Very nice and well said thanks for sharing this very interesting and really for real we should to that to save money ❤️🌹God Bless you my friend 👏👏
Loved this video especially since I have the same sweater addiction although living in NC where winter is relatively brief and mild. I just love the texture and feel of knits. So also none of those for me in 2020, also, like you, no actual print books and finally, no more tea until I've used up what I have. I have squirrel tendencies with the latter....
Hi 👋 Christina, can I talk to you for a moment?
I have a little tea addiction myself,LOL
I love sweaters! I bought three new pullover sweaters before Christmas but I also gave away some of my other sweaters. I retired last year and have comfy clothes but they are old, I added a few new lounge items. Books and cookbooks are another weakness, I don’t buy cookbooks anymore because my husband now does most of the cooking. It’s hard to part with them. I need to purge beauty items this week. I would love to know what you use for your beauty routine and makeup.
My list...socks, black pants, black flat shoes, black ankle boots, house slippers, pajamas, hair scrunchies, body spray, ...now items I will not be buying until they finally run out...hand soap, bar soap, body wash, decorative paper napkins
I have no spare money because I help my mother financially and a friend also. So that is where all my spare money go. I don't buy seasonal home decorations anymore. I don't even have enough money to buy for my essentials. I have limited closet space so I already have thrown away a lot of clothes and valuable books which I regret throwing away but I have gained little bit of breathable space which is important. I was influenced by minimalism but I am not really a minimalist by heart.
Awesome real thought provoking and authentic advice….I am you (OK not you but)…..just my mindset, and was looking for real advice on how not to just order another something for our grands or children or ….another book (also you here), or another piece of pottery!!! I am taking your approach to think about things differently!!! Love your channel…all in!!!
Thank you so much for sharing with us, Dianna!
Hello, Connie Riet. It is the 1st time I watch your video, and just yesterday I thought I've got a friend that should possibly learn from minimalism, and she is rich, very well off, but I'm looking for people who are mindful rather.
I'm a sucker for cute sweaters too. I've curbed it slightly by only buying wool weathers. I'm slowly letting go of the acrylic sweaters I still have.
I'm a sucker for magazines but recently discovered that I can borrow them for free from the library on line. I am also considering embracing my greys which would be a big saving on salon visits.
I conquered my book addiction years ago. I habe 2 adult children. I only own 10 books than MEAN something to me. When I died it will not be a burden for them to sort and my home is that they will read and cherish them as I did.
Yes the books i have stopped and moved to ebooks from the library. The clothes are hard to stop. Others give me gifts and i am thinking of regifting them. My addiction is bags and purses. Each one is needed for a different purpose!. I am also trying to make things as gifts for family and friends, instead og buying. Try this, folks. It its a good friend, they are so happy to receive something you actually made !
Thanks for sharing!!
Good and wise thoughts!
Haircuts, books, indoor plants, make-up, commercial beauty products/hair care, Knick knacks for the home, clothes (non essential), magazines, most things!
Love it!!
I have recently found your channel and am grateful 😊
I can relate to all of your videos and look forward to them every week 😊
Today I followed your homemade bread recipe and it was a hit
Thank you 🙏
I'm so glad! Thank you for watching. Thrilled to hear the bread was a hit! YAY
This year the 2'things I'm doing are a 'no clothes shop' as I have all I need, I have done this once before, l will only replace something if it wears out or breaks, I wear every item I have and am more mindful of my spending in this area.
Also I am strictly reminding myself that ' the house needs nothing more' we see something and think we need /want it, but we really don't, wait for a week and see if you still need it or have totally forgotten about it!
Connie - I really enjoy your channel and suggestions on minimalism. Thank you!
I have never had any subscription and I only drink water and occasionally almond milk. I love the smell of coffee but I don't need to have one. I never have my nails done and don't feel deprived at all. I used to take my daughter to a local library or a local animal shelter, a few of our favorite hangouts. My daughter and I don't watch TV although occasionally we borrow movies from our local library. We don't have cable subscription. I haven't taken her to a movie theater and I haven't been to one for over twenty five years. Yes, we have attended shows such as Shakespeare, or a cheap local symphony. If you want to know real, real minimalism, go visit a recent American immigrant family. They put any American born to shame. They are humble, modest, and quiet.
You look wonderful! You've lost so much weight and look fresh and calm and healthy! Mindful living is living at a higher vibration. A GOOD thing. Thank you !😗
Thank you for your suggestions, we go to Savers and yard sales for clothes, have no debt, and stay away from expensive coffee shops. How can people wait in a drive thru for a $5.00 coffee with the engine running? Also we shop ebay for inexpensive auto parts, and our cars are paid off. It`s easy to save money.
When the pandemic hit, I made a decision to declutter room by room in it's entirety. Well I discovered I had accumulated enough stuff and things for 2 more lifetimes. My quest was to eliminate half of whatever I had. I found 32 coffee/mugs, I packed half and donated the other. My new approach to stuff and things...if I purchase one item I will get rid of 12 items of it's likeness. Buying one kitchen item, get rid of 12 things in the kitchen, it works well for me. Now I'm very selective of what to buy and what to get rid of.
Way to Go!! Sounds like you have been inspired and motived.
Sending you happiness & peace
Thank you, Connie, for sharing your list! I will have to think about what items will be on my Low Buy list. I do know that I over indulge in Amazon shopping! 😩 Our family may need toiletries or a pair of shoes, but I was getting the instant gratification of buying it on Amazon and it arriving the next day without wandering the stores. My next goal is to put it in the cart but wait a week - do I still "need" this item? Will I be out at a store and find it cheaper? Helps me to calm down the filling of cabinets and then not really paying attention to the item! 👍😄
Amazon! I always seem to have a running list in my cart. It may start out with something I need, like Elderberry Syrup, but somehow winds up with books and other things I see on people's channels. It's scary when I add it up at the end of the month.
Hear! Hear! I recently came across your channel, so I am "binge watching" a few of your uploads. I am American yet live 10 months out of a year outside of The United States for work...I amazed myself with how quickly I had my overseas accommodations nearly a mirror image of my home back in The States. I had to get myself sorted and stop buying things that I already have too much of. I started my "no unnecessary purchases" journey back in 2018 and it's been freeing. I only purchase what I absolutely need; and given The COVID-19 Pandemic, I now have 2 solid years of curbing my love for outside eating. Since many businesses were closed, I quickly adapted. I also saved money by not going to the hair and nail salons. I learned that I really can exist without a monthly MANI-PEDI 🤣.
Thank you so much for sharing your minimalist story with us! How inspiring to hear how Covid had shaped your minimalist path. I also cut my own hair and do my own mani-pedi. Get it girl!
Lol! Yes! Likewise, re mani/pedi. 2 years of lockdowns has made that a very easy decision. Not only saves money...but a lot of time.
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Good for you.....Inspired me to not buy anymore clothes. Thank you.
Some great points there…..happy new year….❤️👌
Slowly trying to get rid of all my stuff I bought when I had the great idea of selling on line. All I did was spend lots of money and I have a ton of stuff everywhere. It's going to take time... a lot of time. But I want to eventually down size and buy a van. I am giving myself 3 years. I love nature and want to travel.
You can do it!
Hi Connie I just discovered your channel and became one of your new subscribers. Thank you so much for this video, also I love the necklace you're wearing in this video. Do you have a link for it? ♥
Hi 👋 Rosemarie, can I talk to you for a moment?
Thanks for the tips.
Thank you for sharing your ideas here. I would stop buying art materials which I have not even started doing. Pants, shoes and even food stuffs are to be minimized.
I just love your wonderful channel I am learning so much from you. Thank you for posting such useful videos.
Hi Elfie, Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you are part of our mindful community.
I no longer buy cosmetic products for no reason. I only purchase to replace a used item. I also keep my collection simple. I also keep my skin care to one specific line so I can always find what I need to replace and keep track of my spending. I can also try before I buy with free samples since I order through a consultant which saves me time in going to drug stores/makeup counters, and money in buying products that I don’t like. I trim my own hair since I am growing it out and I do this every six weeks. I also am not buying excessive sweaters. I own 3 and only need to add 2 this FALL/WINTER. I have completed my minimalist wardrobe for this SPRING/SUMMER and I have a short list for FALL/WINTER with 4-5 items. These items will be to replace items I either donated or tossed from last year. I will be only purchasing the best quality I can afford for these 5 items as I want them to last. 💕 I am also considering pairing down to 2 handbags in the future. All of these changes have given me so much satisfaction
Thanks for sharing your minimalist tips!
I also try to be more aware of what I'm going to buy. If I want some piece of clothes, I don't buy it immediately. I sleep on it. And, usually, the next day I decide I don't really want that thing.
Fantastic tip!
Growing up in New york city my mom keep our house, in order.With not a lot of stuff just what we needed .No xtra 📺 in my house i had a tv in every room .Even the kitchen.My kids had tons of toys. Why they aunt was a hoarder she'll come. To my house and say you hardly have much. She had too much you could even
Walk without knock something down.
Thank you for sharing your perspective on growing up with essentials and how you choose to raise your kids.
Good morning! I really enjoyed this video and I have also been trying not to buy anything. Only what I really need. This was a very good video. Take care and stay safe. Connie
Hi 👋 Connie, can I talk to you for a moment?
I'm actually going to do a general, low-buy for online items. I found that my purchases went up because I just kept scrolling online for options to buy stuff. So, I'm only going to buy necessities online. I do want to replace my online scrolling with reading my books or with finding good blogs I can check out.
lol! I literally have that very copy of the Tao Te Ching being delivered tomorrow! That being said, I only own 9 books (having recently decluttered EVERY book I had)
Hello Connie. I have been starting my journey through mindfulness, reading a lot about the subject and following your motivating videos. Meditation is helping me a lot to stay in being and not only doing. I am also starting practising yoga but I do not know how to start. Do you recommend me any videos I could follow as a beginner in yoga. Thank you so much from Portugal 🇵🇹
Hi 👋 Susan, can I talk to you for a moment?
Hi Susana, That's amazing that you are incorporating so many mindful habits into your life!! Yes, I would recommend on RUclips Yoga With Andria for basic beginner yoga and Boho Beautiful for more challenging yoga.
Keep up your amazing journey!!
Happiness & peace
@@ConnieRiet Thank you so much for your help.
I found this video to be very interesting because it made me think of the areas where I mindlessly spend and actually waste money on. Thank You for the little wake up call. Happy New Year Connie!
Hi 👋 Sherrie, can I talk to you for a moment?
Thanks💐🙏
But I think it's better if you use a pillow or something else to put laptop on and not dorectly on your body 4:36
I wish I could stop buying books. I probably should make a resolution to stop, but I just can't.... 😞
I started laughing about the sweaters.. I have to put myself on restriction to buying sweaters, even thrifted ones that cost a few dollars. The streaming services. We only have Netflix and an inexpensive antena for a few local channels. So tempting to subscribe to a few of the others, as each have a different selection. Do you think they get together and plan it that way? I am pretty frugal; but I do like to treat myself to coffee shops coffees and they can get expensive.
I haven't been wearing earrings since Covid started. I have at least 3 pairs I need to sell. Tina, Al's wife
Hey Connie, good to see your list of no buys. Do go through my list of no buys this year.
We often celebrate “no spend day”, when we don’t spend any $ at all. We stopped eating in restaurants, which is a treat reserved for special occasions where we meet with family members or friends. Mostly we buy groceries or recipes that we cook at home. I contribute home-cooked dishes for family gatherings. We only drink 🍷 alcohol at home, or bring wine to family gatherings. I don’t shop in malls unless looking for something specific that I need. If the item I seek is too pricey I look online or I can sometimes figure out how to make it instead, or find somewhere to buy it second-hand. A little creativity or online research can go a long way to save $ and bring satisfaction.
All wonderful tips and ideas! Thanks
I need to delete my Amazon app! I cringe thinking about how much I have spent on that site this year.
I am unemployed and we used to be able to afford pretty much whatever we wanted. I bought so much frivolous crap and had a giant cardigan, clothes and shoe hoard. Yet I was always bored with my wardrobe and had to buy more.
Now that our income is nearly half what it used to be, I can't buy anything for fear of not paying our bills! Had I banked a portion of the money we used to have, it wouldn't be so scary now.
Unfortunately I got very sick this summer, lost 24 pounds and had nothing that fit me anymore, so I had to buy a few things that did fit. But I realized that dressing was way easier with only 3 pairs of pants and two leggings, plus a few tee shirts.
I got rid of a lot of clothes and saved the rest in the attic in case I gain the weight back that I lost. Also used to spend lots of money on lipstick, with staying home and mask mandates, I no longer wear any lipstick, no point!
The hardest part for me is that I am a knitter and can't afford to buy yarn! I am going to save my pennies to afford some every couple of months, but it is so hard to not have my needles and yarn in my hands!
I am also trying to spend less money on food, but that is hard too. I want to name brands I like and I have to eat specialty foods if I want anything more than veggies, fruit and grains, as I am gluten free and plant based. Try buy any gluten free items for cheap! 😣
When we were young we used to eat so cheaply and we're able to feed our three kids, but all that cheap food wasn't healthy. It was all boxed and canned, nothing organic in sight. It is hard to go back to bulk grains and non organic.
I often find some great deals on very nice yarns on FB marketplace. Might be worth a look!
Hi Jennifer, Thank you so much for sharing your personal journey with us. I can relate to your new perspective on money. That exact thing happened to my husband and I. We spent, spent, spent and then 2008 happened. It was a tough life lesson we needed to learn. It was the experience of loosing our house, and selling most of our belongings to pay bills that made me rethink possessions and I became a minimalist.
Sounds like you are experiencing your own life changing challenges. Hang in there! FaceBook market place and thrift stores are great places to find clothes, and yarn. Also, try googling yarn clearances. I also knit, and it brings great comfort to me.
Sending you health, happiness and peace
@@ConnieRiet it really is scary, especially when you are 48 years old with no job, health insurance, no savings and no retirement. But I know it gets better, these are just very hard lessons to learn.
Wow ya you did buy lots of stuff! I am not buying much, think as you get older it happens naturally! Xo
love the practice of minimalism the 1 in 1 out rule is great that way I don't accumulate anymore than I already have and I still have too much
Hi 👋 Carol, can I talk to you for a moment?
Jewelry and handbags, I have an embarrassing amount of both.
Hi 👋 Linda, can I talk to you for a moment?
@ Linda Gilmore
Me too and I wear so much less❤️❤️ I could dress 15 ladies with all my extras. 🥴🤦🏻♀️🥴🤷🏻♀️sad. I am embarrassed thinking if all the extra stuff I don’t need 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🥴
We have a long way to go I hear. I too like to read and so have books. But then the idea kicks in; you are creating clutter.
When will I read it ?? When can I read it ??
A colleague mentioned, a tidy house is a tidy mind.
What he meant is just; remove the chaos, the "must do things" and it will create calm in your head. The idea behind decluttering.
Next is waist not, want not. And so the question "do I need it ??, Will I use it ??".
We are a creature of habit and so you don't change unless you have to. My moment came when I lost my job and so my income. And so was forced to downsize considerably. Now I got a good paying job, but still maintaining my lifestyle which I adopted when unemployed. Just because I love it. I don't care anymore to have things and buy things.
Someone said that its like filling a void in your life, or that it's a kind of addiction. I guess it is.
Hi Cherry, I love your outlook on decluttering and removing the chaos. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. This is a good list. Just so you know, it's "the number of books" not "the amount of books".
Thank you for the correction, Anne. I'll keep it in mind.
I’m not buying any new clothes this year. If I feel the need to wear something new, my sister and I are going to do a clothes swap. I’ll loan her something that she likes out of my closet and I’ll borrow something I like out of her closet. We both get a little infusion of something new, but we aren’t buying it.
Clothing swap with sister/friend! Fantastic idea!
Connie, you are super cute 🥰. I love watching your videos! Keep curving your spending. I’m doing the same! I’ve been doing my own manicure & pede & even cutting my own hair more times than not! I’m curbing my going out to eat as you! Since COVID I haven’t bought new clothes. I’m thinking what else can I eliminate, lol. I’m curious to read in your comments how others are doing! Be well, Alicia
Thank you so much!! I love all of the ways you have found to curb your spending.
I need to stop buy useless things such as handbags, tops, shoes from Amazon. I don't need it. This year i am going to use my stuff many times over
something I am doing as a new widow on 50% income is mark each day on the calendar I don't spend any $... It makes me more aware of what I am doing... impulse spending is waaaay down
Hi Anne! Wonderful and creative idea. I love it!
New subscriber I’m really enjoying your content. Your hair is so cute, makes me want to cut mine.
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For me eating out and take out. Way too expensive. But with Covid still raging it only makes sense anyway.
Hi 👋 Donna, can I talk to you for a moment?
Happy not purchasing!
thank you, I thought of not buying too much this year 😉
I hate having to much stuff ,i give it away to the thrift store or too family. Is what i like doing unless is valuable.Then i sell it having ,too much is not healthy.
Okay a bit off topic….but how did you do the flower design on your Apple laptop!?????
Hi 👋 Dianna, can I talk to you for a moment?
It is a very inexpensive laptop skin from Amazon. Here is the link Laptop skin wild flowers amzn.to/3nBEJyY
I’m not buying laundry detergent,no restaurants,no subscriptions,no jewlery,,no alcohol,,
I love my butter it has a water bath under so I can warm my butter
I can bear to spend money on wine at a restaurant. No problem for me to do that!