since i have became interested in veganism etc, i have unsubscribed from a lot of people that just did not share the same values as me. recently, in the past few weeks/months, i have unsubscribed from even more people. this is because i was still subscribed to people that i enjoyed watching because of their personality and content, even though they didnt share the same values as me. however, i unsubscribed from most of them now because i realised how much they consume and not only that, they consume those things from brands that are unethical and have poor quality clothing/products. i was disappointed. veganism has introduced me to so many different topics, issues and lifestyles like minimalism, zero waste/low impact, ethical buying, sustainability etc etc. im so glad to be aware of those things now and be one more person in this world that cares about this planet and its people.
That's horrible, you just shut yourself in a bubble of I-know-best. You are missing out on a lot - I hope your real life is not reduced to people who only share the same values as you. Unless your grandma is vegan, lol.
Thanks for the tips! One thing I find helpful is to remove my credit card from my accounts like Amazon. If I have to plug in my card every time I purchase something, it makes me think twice about buying it
Rebekah Rieske I think I may try this. I have a lot of stuff listed to sell on eBay that I need to monitor for offers coming in so it’s not practical to delete the app but deleting the methods I pay for things could work instead
I buy all my clothes second hand, except socks and panties. I wear them until they have holes and then I put them in the textile recycling bin. Been doing this for years now, very lucky to be living next to the best 2nd hand shops so I can thrive off other people's luxury spending :D The shops are also charities so it feels extra good to shop there
I didn't only unsubscribe to a lot of people on RUclips but deleted Instagram, Snapchat for good, cause it is not only the kinda famous people/bloggers on RUclips or instagram but also old friends or people you just kinda know and they either make you feel bad about yourself or your looks, or their posts make you mad, because you just don't share the same values. It really helped me . I am not on my phone anymore as much as I was and I feel a lot better. Also I don't feel the need to share everything on social media.
I haven't impulsed shopped for years and I generally always think about my purchases on my wish list for a long time. But once I went to Birmingham for the weekend. I had such bad sleep the day before so when I arrived I was exhausted and I went to get a manicure. Somehow in my sleepiness the lady who did my nails managed to sell me £150 worth of nail varnishes! First of all I painted my nails maybe 2-3 times a year back then and today I do not even own nail varnishes because I never get around to use it. (I went back and returned everything but the top and base coat I got.) However, the other day I was reading about why we buy things we did not plan to and apparently one reason why many boxing day sales starts so early is that we are more likely to spend when we shop tired. So.. Never shop tired! Learn from my misstake. Also educated yourself on sales & marketing tactics companies use. Do not be lured in by 'deals' - as you say only buy what you really went to the store to get.
That makes so much sense! I was traveling and staying with my sister and I went to buy a bag of coffee early in the morning (sense buying everyone in the house a cup would add up to more than buying a bag she could keep) I ended up buying so many things while at the store because I was sleepy and everything looked great lol never again! Good tip
Miss Matti I recognise your spendthrift situation as that is exactly the sort of purchase I have been guilty of. In my case, however, it is because I find it difficult to say no to ‘hard sell’ because I have this annoying personality trait of wishing to please and be nice. At least you managed to take your stuff back and get your money back, so well done. I now try to avoid sales people at all costs and am learning to say a very firm but polite “no thank you” when I can’t avoid them. Mostly it is working!
Pay your purchases with cash. The actual fysical action of money leaving your hand/purse disencourages me to buy stuff i don’t need especially if i withdraw a certain sum at the beginning of each month to live on during that month. Great video!
My rule is called 5.5.5 (5 items for each category) -5 makeup items 5 tops 5 jeans 5 books etc... (if I haven’t worn it 5 or more times a month get rid of it) -unless special event dresses like Christmas/party dresses (5 buys-only allowed to buy five items when out, not including food) -This isn’t minimalist but makes me think about what I have and need. Also after a while I am going to try going down to 3.3.3 once settled and used up the products got so maybe in another 4 years ??! 🌏🌏🌏✊🏻
Great tips!! Especially the wishlist one, that really helps getting it out of your mind and evaluate your true needs and wishes! I have two additional things that help me in buying less stuff: I ask friends and family if they have the item I want to buy, so that I can see if I actually need or want it. For example, I may want to start to practice yoga. I can buy a new mat, but I can also borrow one first to see if I like yoga. That way, you don't spend money on something that you may not use, you prevent the 'guilty' feeling for spending the money and not using the product, and you also keep yourself from keeping the item just in case 'you are going to use it someday'. Number two is to become aware of the 'ideal self' shopping. So for example, I may want to start drawing. My ideal self (that wants to be the best artist in the world) probably wants to buy the nicest paper, and lots of them. Same goes for pencils, and lots of other tools you hope will inspire you to start and/or maintain the hobby. So to become aware of this, is to ask myself: Why do I want to do it? What do I want to achieve? And if I do want to do it: Do I already have something I can use? In the case of drawing, I may have a pencil somewhere, or I could even use a pen. If not, then the next question would be: What are the essentials for me to start? Do I need a box full of pencils, or could I just buy (or borrow) one pencil and a small sketch book (or even just a few sheets of paper)?
I love your calming videos! I work in a city centre and if I go out for my lunchtime walk before I eat my lunch, I find myself wondering what snacks I can buy and sometimes I cave. So I've stopped taking my purse out with me. No money, no snacks.
Honestly sometimes I just watch your videos because it's super relaxing to look at and listen to you! Plus your videos are aesthetically pleasing to me with that soft lightning and colour palette. I also love your content, but just wanted to say that everything else is really great too :)
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I find I have the habit of browsing thrift shops or even dollar stores because they can be so inexpensive, but every dollar not spent, even if it's just a few, is a dollar saved!
Loveee the wishlist tip. I’ve been using it for years. And it’s nice bc sometimes you go look at it months later and realize you actually don’t need some of it anymore!
@@flufftronablethank you 🙂 I'm on day 7 now. I've given myself a budget for food and drink that's it. I haven't bought anything else so far, only another 23 days to go 😅
Angela Coleman that will fly by, I resisted buying a T shirt in Top shop yesterday and went to my closet to see what I had that I could make work.. felt great
@@flufftronable been eyeing up some boots in work I really like, but instead I'm getting a pair of boots back off my daughter because she won't wear them so I'm going to give them another try 🙂 I originally bought them on impulse cos I really liked them but they didn't have the black so I settled for the grey. Wore them once then ended up giving them to my daughter 😂
I've been following your channel for about a year now, and I just want to thank you for your help on my low impact journey ! Thank you for holding my hand along the way. You are such an inspiration!
I'm really struggling with this right now.. I have gotten to a really nice place in the past but I seem to have relapsed in spending. Very conscious that for me it is linked to my inner happiness, and even though I know shopping is only a band-aid, it's still proving really hard to kick the habit :(
Loved point number 6!! To avoid buying and saving that money is something worth doing. I'm in my 10th month and I'm so happy with the results and surprised to how well I'm doing so far. I wished I'ved discovered your channel when I started. Thanks for all your tips!
We have been able to all but zero out our food consumerism. We moved to our own farm over a year ago and produced enough honey, fruits, vegetables, and meat to be able to last our family through the entire year. For goods we can not produce we purchase in bulk in compostable packaging, such as flours and sugars.
One thing I have done is change banks for my saving account that way I am less tempted to take money from my saving because it is more of an inconvience.
Thank you so much for this video! I find it so hard to stop spending on clothing; I absolutely love minimalist fashion, but then I still end up collecting. I am in college and am trying very hard to save every bit of my money, so thank you for sharing this!
I thing that really helps me from especially buying more clothes is to revamp my old ones. I get bored of things so easily so it really helps because it creates a new love for that item.
Thank you so much for this refreshing content! I'm just now discovering the low-impact movement and it's such a wonderful change of mindset from this consumerist society in which we live. The biggest areas I've realized I have issues with are: 1. Buying replacements before finishing what I already have (ESPECIALLY when it comes to skincare, candles, and office supplies!) 2. Buying items just because they're on sale. 3. Impulse online buys (mostly caused by using Pinterest/RUclips/Amazon Prime too much). Some things I'm going to ask myself moving forward before making purchases: 1. Is this a need or a want? 2. What is the long-term value of this purchase? 3. Do I already own or have access to something that performs the same function? (if so, am I willing to give that item up, and is there a way to do so in a conscientious way [i.e. regift to a friend, donate]?) Do I really need another? 4. What are the ethics behind how this item was sourced and created? What is its environmental impact? 5. (When viewing sale items) Would I buy this at full price?
I needed this so much haha! Im trying to declutter and not buy stuff anymore so i can save up. I also learnt about how much waste i create with each purchase ('zero waste' or not)
After I started to get interested in zero waste/ low impact living I also reflect upon how much impact the thing I want to buy do, and how for how long I can have it and after its lifespan, how to recycle it. It gives me perspective and quite often turns the buying need off. Best of luck to all of you!
I love the tip about deleting apps (bye Etsy and eBay) - because if they’re only accessible via say, PC you will only remember them when you actually need them and not just when you wanna kill time on the train. This year I set myself a slightly silly challenge of not buying any new underwear and socks and what no one tells you is that it’s SO satisfying to see things wear out properly. Like when you have a sock with two holes in it already and you know it has maybe 20, 30 more wears in it still, it’s just super satisfying to experience the real lifespan of things. ❤️
I have just deleted all my shopping apps and unsubscribed thanks to your tips! Such a simple thing that I never would have thought of myself. I’ve also been trying to take at least one item to my local charity shop every time I know I’m going to walk past it, which is about once a week. Thank you for the video ❤️
Thank you for this video..it's really stuck with me! What really resonated with me was to stop watching impulse/influencer/enabler videos. Most of my impulse shopping happens after watching a youtuber that has something very cool that I want and then later..don't even use!! I've actually NOT watched my usual people that make me want to shop..and I credit you for that...THANK YOU!! xo
Thank you so much for your tips. I’m going to definitely try to put money in savings when I want to impulse buy. I think that will be very helpful and make me realize how much I could actually be saving.
I'm a minimalist , low impact flexitarian who loves visiting charity shops , I only buy what I need yet like visiting them in general! I'm slowly using up my mainstream makeup and either looking for a sustainable version if needed , otherwise going without or trying to make my own. One thing I really like doing is visiting my local library and using the services they offer!
Wow! I have just come across your channel and I really connect with your message. While I'm not vegan, I do like vegan food (truthfully...I like food... full stop!) and I love the message you are promoting. May I also add that I think you are wonderfully individual, intelligent and pretty. I am so tired at looking at fashion clones in heavy make-up in my daily life. As a woman who is old enough to be your mum, may I add that when I was growing up, individuality was much more prevalent, self esteem was higher (generally) and we had nothing like the disposable income young people have today to spend so frivolously. I do believe we were happier. I was discussing this recently with my sister and we were laughing about the fact that a 'capsule wardrobe' wasn't even an option. Our wardrobes were mismatched capsules out of necessity! We didn't have that many clothes to start with and we creatively dyed, adjusted, altered, decorated, mended and swapped clothes with friends and family. We even wore our dad's old shirts...styled to suit our needs! I do believe that we were considerably more content if less 'cool' in the conventional sense. Please keep your channel going. In as much as possible, I will direct young people in my life to your channel and that of other genuinely good influencers I come across. Your voices are so important and need to be heard. On a little aside, I agree with you that clutter is confusing and space is calming so let's rephrase empty space as 'positive space' and filled spaces as negative...filled spaces are no longer breathable but congested! No air flows through them! With much admiration and respect...
Great video! I almost bought myself a puzzle yesterday, but instead, I went on facebook and found puzzle swap groups! It's so hard to break that habit of buying things but I think it's starting to click. I would love to see more what I eat in a day or food videos to get some inspiration for zero waste meals.
Thank you for your intelligent and helpful hints and for your excellent and sincere channel. Unfortunately I have been so disillusioned by some influencers who initially attracted me with their minimalist values, but then sadly they appeared through their success to get sucked into the marketing machine and were suddenly offering their own brands of items or providing links to others when I thought the idea was that we were supposed to be retraining ourselves from a buying habit. Most people in the west (including myself) have far more stuff than they could ever possibly need or outuse , especially where clothes are concerned, so there is in reality very little, apart from food, that we need to purchase on a regular basis. Thank you again for your wise content and for supporting those of us just beginning our minimalist journey. xx
This video came up on my homepage and I’m so glad it did. I have found a new RUclipsr to follow. Love the calmness of your style and you talk clearly and with intelligence. Inspirational lady !
I've struggled for years with a shopping addiction. I've found that Pinterest has really helped. It turns out that the act of feeling I own something is the high I want, so when I save it as a pin to a board it feels like I'm now owning it because it is in something that is mine.
I was a fairly cautious consumer before but I'm much more aware now so I ignore constant popup ads etc and consumerism. they're really annoying so I blank them out and concentrate on more important things.
Loved this, I've watched LOADS of these type of videos, and struggled with slipping back into bad impulse buying habits, but this is the first one that's really impacted me, brilliant content, thank you.
Great stuff Immy! I love all your points and want to also comment that advertising (which is so insidious and a part of our lives no matter what lifestyle we are living) drives consumerism and we are all bombarded with advertising daily, so becoming media literate has been so helpful for me when I reflect on why I feel that I need or want to buy a product. I would recommend everyone checks out Jean Killborn’s work as she is amazing and so knowledgeable on advertising and it’s effect on our culture!
I'm a minimalist for 4 years now. I was always anxious when I was in my room so I decluttered it and now I feel like I can breathe again. last year I became interested in zero waste and in a few weeks my bathroom is the first room to be free of trash. it feels so good. It's probably a good thing that I never was interested in shopping in the first place so not bringing new stuff into my home was pretty easy. :)
Very useful tips. I am recently into Zero Waste and the first think I did was to unsubscribe from all youtube channels showing hauls, even if I liked the person. Another tip I have is to write down every single expense on each day, from the espresso at the bar to the electricity bill. This will really give an overview on what you spend and what you can do to reduce. For example, where I work there is a really nice cheap beauty shop and I used to pop around during lunchtime because there is basically nothing else in this area. Now, when the weather is fine I go strolling in a recently opened public park and I finally stopped buying endless lipsticks :)
Hi I just came across you on RUclips, As I’ve been searching for people who are interested in our environment and well being, I find you so relaxing to watch as well. Also I’ve just watched your natural cleaning products I am definitely going to start to make my own as well xxxx
Wow, that's a great tip to put money into your savings account instead of buying what you really really want. And you save money instead of buying shit no one needs as you said 😆😂💪 Thanks for all the other tips too ❤️
Thank you for this amazing video! Would love to know your self care and self love ways! Would you share it with us in one of your videos? 😬♥️thank you for being so awesome!
How to stop buying things? Simply try living on a scholarship;) in a dormitory, where you have pretty limited space for all of your stuff. It really works, guys
The thing that surprisingly world for me is to put staff to shopping cart and browse more around the Shop (physical or online). In a ckuple of minutes a rush to buy dissapears so I empty the cart and leave the Shop. Its kinda mocking shopping if you can say so....
In regards to online shopping - I always leave my wallet in my kitchen. It sounds weird but if I have to get up and walk downstairs to buy something it makes me think more about if it is worth it or not. I think that’s why using cash only helps for a lot of people. Because you have to hand over more physical money if you want something extra. Or you can’t buy it because you only took out enough money for your groceries and that is it.
For me, I have to avoid the city centre and browsing because I always always buy things I domt exactly need. I convince myself that I do and then I have such regret afterwards
I just give myself a really small budget each week, so that I can’t impulse buy. I usually try to live off £50, which is actually a lot considering I will only buy food. I usually have £20 left over, which will then carry on to the next week or put into a savings pot towards something I really do want.
Hi Immy! You’re such an inspiration and I am really considering getting an environmental studies degree. Do you have any advice on this?? I just want to make a difference
what really helps me is to ALWAYS try to pay cash. it makes me realise more how much i am spending and therefore think twice whether i actually need this or just want this.
I always ask a few questions before I buy like can I make this? Can I find this free from a friend or neighbor (check if your city has Freecycle)? What is the lifespan of this product?
An online savings account that is hard to get into is also good because usually, those accounts have high-interest rates. Just direct depositing even 1% of your income automatically into that invisible to your account can help you save so much money and having only what you need and a little fun money can help you curb spending.
Can you talk about how to buy less while traveling? I travel a lot and always find myself spending money on clothing and other items that are impulse buys when I'm traveling because I can't get them where I live, I'm afraid of missing out on them, or even just feel that they are part of the experience of being in that foreign place. Realistically I know it's not a necessary part of experiencing the place but it's hard to convince myself in the moment... Any tips?
I went through financial difficulty a few years back (and still have a pretty low income for where I live) so that tends to break the habit quite well! But I probably wouldn't recommend that to people 😂
The thing that gets me about shopping is that I genuinely enjoy it. I kind of get that “high” when buying things. I haven’t really found anything to substitute it.
HayleyTief Start with thinking about why you shop and how much you already have. If you have ten bags, why do you buy the eleventh? And if you have ten bags, what's the difference between wanting, buying and needing another one? Also women tend to do more impuls buys before their period. Don't hit the shops then also helps
I have another tip: Minimize your skincare routine. Use affordable, fragrance-free and bullshit ingredient free products. Get shampoo and conditioner from a hair salon - cost more, but last much, much longer, and you don't end up with ten different ones you don't really like (lesson learned.)
I’m completely intrigued by the many expressive movements of your mouth. Am putting your advice to work and also forwarding it on to a friend who has a spending problem just like me.
I removed the Asos app this summer and havent bought anything from there and never will again. Did the same thing with h&m years ago. For all you shopaholics, remove one store at a time. It works for me.
I use the tip to set a saving's goal a lot. Right now, I am saving to buy a car that I have wanted all my adult life, so when I am shopping and I see something I like, I hold it and ask myself if I want this or my car. My car almost always wins and I put the item back. lol Then I take the money I would have spent on the item and pop it into my piggy bank.
since i have became interested in veganism etc, i have unsubscribed from a lot of people that just did not share the same values as me. recently, in the past few weeks/months, i have unsubscribed from even more people. this is because i was still subscribed to people that i enjoyed watching because of their personality and content, even though they didnt share the same values as me. however, i unsubscribed from most of them now because i realised how much they consume and not only that, they consume those things from brands that are unethical and have poor quality clothing/products. i was disappointed. veganism has introduced me to so many different topics, issues and lifestyles like minimalism, zero waste/low impact, ethical buying, sustainability etc etc. im so glad to be aware of those things now and be one more person in this world that cares about this planet and its people.
Domci U. It could be beneficial though to leave constructive comments for those you have a differing opinion from.
Yeah! I totally agree. And it made me feel really sad because I used to enjoy those people so much...
That's horrible, you just shut yourself in a bubble of I-know-best. You are missing out on a lot - I hope your real life is not reduced to people who only share the same values as you. Unless your grandma is vegan, lol.
@@classyhistoricalsewing Exactly, not everyone thinks the same! Isn't that great? :)
Why would I not?
Thanks for the tips! One thing I find helpful is to remove my credit card from my accounts like Amazon. If I have to plug in my card every time I purchase something, it makes me think twice about buying it
Rebekah Rieske amazing tip!
Rebekah Rieske I think I may try this. I have a lot of stuff listed to sell on eBay that I need to monitor for offers coming in so it’s not practical to delete the app but deleting the methods I pay for things could work instead
I buy all my clothes second hand, except socks and panties. I wear them until they have holes and then I put them in the textile recycling bin. Been doing this for years now, very lucky to be living next to the best 2nd hand shops so I can thrive off other people's luxury spending :D The shops are also charities so it feels extra good to shop there
I didn't only unsubscribe to a lot of people on RUclips but deleted Instagram, Snapchat for good, cause it is not only the kinda famous people/bloggers on RUclips or instagram but also old friends or people you just kinda know and they either make you feel bad about yourself or your looks, or their posts make you mad, because you just don't share the same values. It really helped me . I am not on my phone anymore as much as I was and I feel a lot better. Also I don't feel the need to share everything on social media.
Hooray someone else who watches the financial diet. I know what you mean about browsing leading to impulse purchases 😬
I haven't impulsed shopped for years and I generally always think about my purchases on my wish list for a long time. But once I went to Birmingham for the weekend. I had such bad sleep the day before so when I arrived I was exhausted and I went to get a manicure. Somehow in my sleepiness the lady who did my nails managed to sell me £150 worth of nail varnishes! First of all I painted my nails maybe 2-3 times a year back then and today I do not even own nail varnishes because I never get around to use it. (I went back and returned everything but the top and base coat I got.) However, the other day I was reading about why we buy things we did not plan to and apparently one reason why many boxing day sales starts so early is that we are more likely to spend when we shop tired. So.. Never shop tired! Learn from my misstake. Also educated yourself on sales & marketing tactics companies use. Do not be lured in by 'deals' - as you say only buy what you really went to the store to get.
That makes so much sense! I was traveling and staying with my sister and I went to buy a bag of coffee early in the morning (sense buying everyone in the house a cup would add up to more than buying a bag she could keep) I ended up buying so many things while at the store because I was sleepy and everything looked great lol never again! Good tip
@@rosiedispensa6697 Oh no! Grocery shopping tired or hungry is a big no no.. and before you had coffee too.. 😉
Miss Matti I recognise your spendthrift situation as that is exactly the sort of purchase I have been guilty of. In my case, however, it is because I find it difficult to say no to ‘hard sell’ because I have this annoying personality trait of wishing to please and be nice. At least you managed to take your stuff back and get your money back, so well done. I now try to avoid sales people at all costs and am learning to say a very firm but polite “no thank you” when I can’t avoid them. Mostly it is working!
That's bad because I'm always sleepy heh
Pay your purchases with cash. The actual fysical action of money leaving your hand/purse disencourages me to buy stuff i don’t need especially if i withdraw a certain sum at the beginning of each month to live on during that month. Great video!
My rule is called 5.5.5
(5 items for each category)
-5 makeup items 5 tops 5 jeans 5 books etc...
(if I haven’t worn it 5 or more times a month get rid of it)
-unless special event dresses like Christmas/party dresses
(5 buys-only allowed to buy five items when out, not including food)
-This isn’t minimalist but makes me think about what I have and need. Also after a while I am going to try going down to 3.3.3 once settled and used up the products got so maybe in another 4 years ??! 🌏🌏🌏✊🏻
The makeup items I use is a
foundation powder/concealer powder
Brow powder/bronzer
Mascara/eye liner
Lip/cheek tint
Highlighter/lip balm
The makeup brushes I use are
Eyebrow brush
Small eyeshadow brush
Big dense blending brush
Bronzer brush
Make up sponge
THAT SPICE GIRLS REFERENCE KILLED ME
ha I was waiting for someone to get it
@@SustainablyVeganI had to rewind the video, I thought it was my imagination! So funny! Thanks for your tips and your work :)
So godamn funny!!!
same ! put a smile on my face xx
Right👌
Great tips!! Especially the wishlist one, that really helps getting it out of your mind and evaluate your true needs and wishes!
I have two additional things that help me in buying less stuff: I ask friends and family if they have the item I want to buy, so that I can see if I actually need or want it. For example, I may want to start to practice yoga. I can buy a new mat, but I can also borrow one first to see if I like yoga. That way, you don't spend money on something that you may not use, you prevent the 'guilty' feeling for spending the money and not using the product, and you also keep yourself from keeping the item just in case 'you are going to use it someday'.
Number two is to become aware of the 'ideal self' shopping. So for example, I may want to start drawing. My ideal self (that wants to be the best artist in the world) probably wants to buy the nicest paper, and lots of them. Same goes for pencils, and lots of other tools you hope will inspire you to start and/or maintain the hobby. So to become aware of this, is to ask myself: Why do I want to do it? What do I want to achieve? And if I do want to do it: Do I already have something I can use? In the case of drawing, I may have a pencil somewhere, or I could even use a pen. If not, then the next question would be: What are the essentials for me to start? Do I need a box full of pencils, or could I just buy (or borrow) one pencil and a small sketch book (or even just a few sheets of paper)?
I love your calming videos! I work in a city centre and if I go out for my lunchtime walk before I eat my lunch, I find myself wondering what snacks I can buy and sometimes I cave. So I've stopped taking my purse out with me. No money, no snacks.
Honestly sometimes I just watch your videos because it's super relaxing to look at and listen to you! Plus your videos are aesthetically pleasing to me with that soft lightning and colour palette. I also love your content, but just wanted to say that everything else is really great too :)
thank youuu so much !! It means a lot because I try to put a lot of effort into every aspect on my content, so i'm super happy you're happy with it x
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I find I have the habit of browsing thrift shops or even dollar stores because they can be so inexpensive, but every dollar not spent, even if it's just a few, is a dollar saved!
Loveee the wishlist tip. I’ve been using it for years. And it’s nice bc sometimes you go look at it months later and realize you actually don’t need some of it anymore!
I love listening to your voice. It's so calming 😊
I'm attempting no spend November because I really want to curb my shopping addiction, it's the one addiction I can't seem to break. Wish me luck 🙂
Angela Coleman I am willing to do the same ;)
Angela Coleman you can do it one day at a time
@@flufftronablethank you 🙂 I'm on day 7 now. I've given myself a budget for food and drink that's it. I haven't bought anything else so far, only another 23 days to go 😅
Angela Coleman that will fly by, I resisted buying a T shirt in Top shop yesterday and went to my closet to see what I had that I could make work.. felt great
@@flufftronable been eyeing up some boots in work I really like, but instead I'm getting a pair of boots back off my daughter because she won't wear them so I'm going to give them another try 🙂 I originally bought them on impulse cos I really liked them but they didn't have the black so I settled for the grey. Wore them once then ended up giving them to my daughter 😂
I needed this! I am going to try to do "No Spend November" and I was a little nervous.
I almost fell asleep because your voice is so relaxing. That’s one of the reasons I love watching your videos they are almost like meditation for me
I've been following your channel for about a year now, and I just want to thank you for your help on my low impact journey ! Thank you for holding my hand along the way. You are such an inspiration!
Ah thank you so much for being here and being a part of our wonderful community :) this comment makes me so happy xx
I'm really struggling with this right now.. I have gotten to a really nice place in the past but I seem to have relapsed in spending. Very conscious that for me it is linked to my inner happiness, and even though I know shopping is only a band-aid, it's still proving really hard to kick the habit :(
your videos are always so positive and calming :) thank you for advocating for a lower-waste lifestyle!!
Ah thank you so much for your lovely comment it means a lot
Loved point number 6!! To avoid buying and saving that money is something worth doing. I'm in my 10th month and I'm so happy with the results and surprised to how well I'm doing so far. I wished I'ved discovered your channel when I started. Thanks for all your tips!
We have been able to all but zero out our food consumerism. We moved to our own farm over a year ago and produced enough honey, fruits, vegetables, and meat to be able to last our family through the entire year. For goods we can not produce we purchase in bulk in compostable packaging, such as flours and sugars.
One thing I have done is change banks for my saving account that way I am less tempted to take money from my saving because it is more of an inconvience.
Bre Thomas o did the same thing. My savings account is in a bank that’s not popular and hell to get to.
Thank you so much for this video! I find it so hard to stop spending on clothing; I absolutely love minimalist fashion, but then I still end up collecting. I am in college and am trying very hard to save every bit of my money, so thank you for sharing this!
I thing that really helps me from especially buying more clothes is to revamp my old ones. I get bored of things so easily so it really helps because it creates a new love for that item.
Thank you so much for this refreshing content! I'm just now discovering the low-impact movement and it's such a wonderful change of mindset from this consumerist society in which we live. The biggest areas I've realized I have issues with are:
1. Buying replacements before finishing what I already have (ESPECIALLY when it comes to skincare, candles, and office supplies!)
2. Buying items just because they're on sale.
3. Impulse online buys (mostly caused by using Pinterest/RUclips/Amazon Prime too much).
Some things I'm going to ask myself moving forward before making purchases:
1. Is this a need or a want?
2. What is the long-term value of this purchase?
3. Do I already own or have access to something that performs the same function? (if so, am I willing to give that item up, and is there a way to do so in a conscientious way [i.e. regift to a friend, donate]?) Do I really need another?
4. What are the ethics behind how this item was sourced and created? What is its environmental impact?
5. (When viewing sale items) Would I buy this at full price?
I needed this so much haha! Im trying to declutter and not buy stuff anymore so i can save up. I also learnt about how much waste i create with each purchase ('zero waste' or not)
After I started to get interested in zero waste/ low impact living I also reflect upon how much impact the thing I want to buy do, and how for how long I can have it and after its lifespan, how to recycle it. It gives me perspective and quite often turns the buying need off. Best of luck to all of you!
I didn't buy new clothes or makeup for 10 months. So grateful being a minimalist, it helps me spend money more wisely
I love the tip about deleting apps (bye Etsy and eBay) - because if they’re only accessible via say, PC you will only remember them
when you actually need them and not just when you wanna kill time on the train. This year I set myself a slightly silly challenge of not buying any new underwear and socks and what no one tells you is that it’s SO satisfying to see things wear out properly. Like when you have a sock with two holes in it already and you know it has maybe 20, 30 more wears in it still, it’s just super satisfying to experience the real lifespan of things. ❤️
I have just deleted all my shopping apps and unsubscribed thanks to your tips! Such a simple thing that I never would have thought of myself.
I’ve also been trying to take at least one item to my local charity shop every time I know I’m going to walk past it, which is about once a week.
Thank you for the video ❤️
Thank you for this video..it's really stuck with me! What really resonated with me was to stop watching impulse/influencer/enabler videos. Most of my impulse shopping happens after watching a youtuber that has something very cool that I want and then later..don't even use!! I've actually NOT watched my usual people that make me want to shop..and I credit you for that...THANK YOU!! xo
Thank you so much for your tips. I’m going to definitely try to put money in savings when I want to impulse buy. I think that will be very helpful and make me realize how much I could actually be saving.
Thank you for the tips. I particularly like the one about putting money you might have spent on stuff into your savings account.
I'm a minimalist , low impact flexitarian who loves visiting charity shops , I only buy what I need yet like visiting them in general! I'm slowly using up my mainstream makeup and either looking for a sustainable version if needed , otherwise going without or trying to make my own. One thing I really like doing is visiting my local library and using the services they offer!
Wow! I have just come across your channel and I really connect with your message. While I'm not vegan, I do like vegan food (truthfully...I like food... full stop!) and I love the message you are promoting. May I also add that I think you are wonderfully individual, intelligent and pretty. I am so tired at looking at fashion clones in heavy make-up in my daily life. As a woman who is old enough to be your mum, may I add that when I was growing up, individuality was much more prevalent, self esteem was higher (generally) and we had nothing like the disposable income young people have today to spend so frivolously. I do believe we were happier. I was discussing this recently with my sister and we were laughing about the fact that a 'capsule wardrobe' wasn't even an option. Our wardrobes were mismatched capsules out of necessity! We didn't have that many clothes to start with and we creatively dyed, adjusted, altered, decorated, mended and swapped clothes with friends and family. We even wore our dad's old shirts...styled to suit our needs! I do believe that we were considerably more content if less 'cool' in the conventional sense.
Please keep your channel going. In as much as possible, I will direct young people in my life to your channel and that of other genuinely good influencers I come across. Your voices are so important and need to be heard. On a little aside, I agree with you that clutter is confusing and space is calming so let's rephrase empty space as 'positive space' and filled spaces as negative...filled spaces are no longer breathable but congested! No air flows through them!
With much admiration and respect...
Great video! I almost bought myself a puzzle yesterday, but instead, I went on facebook and found puzzle swap groups! It's so hard to break that habit of buying things but I think it's starting to click.
I would love to see more what I eat in a day or food videos to get some inspiration for zero waste meals.
Thank you for your intelligent and helpful hints and for your excellent and sincere channel. Unfortunately I have been so disillusioned by some influencers who initially attracted me with their minimalist values, but then sadly they appeared through their success to get sucked into the marketing machine and were suddenly offering their own brands of items or providing links to others when I thought the idea was that we were supposed to be retraining ourselves from a buying habit. Most people in the west (including myself) have far more stuff than they could ever possibly need or outuse , especially where clothes are concerned, so there is in reality very little, apart from food, that we need to purchase on a regular basis. Thank you again for your wise content and for supporting those of us just beginning our minimalist journey. xx
This video came up on my homepage and I’m so glad it did. I have found a new RUclipsr to follow. Love the calmness of your style and you talk clearly and with intelligence. Inspirational lady !
I lol'd at your Spice Girls aside! 🤣
yaaay haha x
I've struggled for years with a shopping addiction. I've found that Pinterest has really helped. It turns out that the act of feeling I own something is the high I want, so when I save it as a pin to a board it feels like I'm now owning it because it is in something that is mine.
I was a fairly cautious consumer before but I'm much more aware now so I ignore constant popup ads etc and consumerism. they're really annoying so I blank them out and concentrate on more important things.
Loved this, I've watched LOADS of these type of videos, and struggled with slipping back into bad impulse buying habits, but this is the first one that's really impacted me, brilliant content, thank you.
Great stuff Immy!
I love all your points and want to also comment that advertising (which is so insidious and a part of our lives no matter what lifestyle we are living) drives consumerism and we are all bombarded with advertising daily, so becoming media literate has been so helpful for me when I reflect on why I feel that I need or want to buy a product. I would recommend everyone checks out Jean Killborn’s work as she is amazing and so knowledgeable on advertising and it’s effect on our culture!
I'm a minimalist for 4 years now. I was always anxious when I was in my room so I decluttered it and now I feel like I can breathe again. last year I became interested in zero waste and in a few weeks my bathroom is the first room to be free of trash. it feels so good. It's probably a good thing that I never was interested in shopping in the first place so not bringing new stuff into my home was pretty easy. :)
Very useful tips. I am recently into Zero Waste and the first think I did was to unsubscribe from all youtube channels showing hauls, even if I liked the person. Another tip I have is to write down every single expense on each day, from the espresso at the bar to the electricity bill. This will really give an overview on what you spend and what you can do to reduce. For example, where I work there is a really nice cheap beauty shop and I used to pop around during lunchtime because there is basically nothing else in this area. Now, when the weather is fine I go strolling in a recently opened public park and I finally stopped buying endless lipsticks :)
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to start the no spend month in November. So I'm totally going to put money away whenever I want to buy something
I remember watching Zoella when I was younger and always thought "why is she so popular, she mostly just buys crap and shows it off."
Yup. That seems to be the recipe to be successful today. For whatever reason
Thanks for sharing the tips! I’ve been using a wishlist on amazon for a while now to reduce my impulse buys!
Hi I just came across you on RUclips,
As I’ve been searching for people who are interested in our environment and well being, I find you so relaxing to watch as well.
Also I’ve just watched your natural cleaning products I am definitely going to start to make my own as well xxxx
Just discovered you. Absolutely wonderful work x
Thanks for the ideas! Do you have any podcast recommendations???
Ashley B Dave Ramsey
Wow, that's a great tip to put money into your savings account instead of buying what you really really want. And you save money instead of buying shit no one needs as you said 😆😂💪 Thanks for all the other tips too ❤️
Immy, your videos make me so calm, relaxed, and inspired! 💕✨
I don't buy new clothes, but I am eyeing up your jumper, Immy! I know it's getting colder when I start eyeing up knitwear. 😊
These are the best tips on how to stop shopping I have ever heard! Thank you for sharing. I am a new subscriber :)
Yaaay welcome xx
Great tips! (And amazing winged eyeliner as well😍 )
Thanks for making these videos and hopefully inspiring more and more people to make changes towards a sustainable lifestyle!!
I liked it.. thanks and keep up the good work..
Very inspirational video. I am gonna try to set up a morning rutine now.
Thank you for this amazing video! Would love to know your self care and self love ways! Would you share it with us in one of your videos? 😬♥️thank you for being so awesome!
How to stop buying things? Simply try living on a scholarship;) in a dormitory, where you have pretty limited space for all of your stuff. It really works, guys
The thing that surprisingly world for me is to put staff to shopping cart and browse more around the Shop (physical or online). In a ckuple of minutes a rush to buy dissapears so I empty the cart and leave the Shop. Its kinda mocking shopping if you can say so....
In regards to online shopping - I always leave my wallet in my kitchen. It sounds weird but if I have to get up and walk downstairs to buy something it makes me think more about if it is worth it or not. I think that’s why using cash only helps for a lot of people. Because you have to hand over more physical money if you want something extra. Or you can’t buy it because you only took out enough money for your groceries and that is it.
For me, I have to avoid the city centre and browsing because I always always buy things I domt exactly need. I convince myself that I do and then I have such regret afterwards
I just give myself a really small budget each week, so that I can’t impulse buy. I usually try to live off £50, which is actually a lot considering I will only buy food. I usually have £20 left over, which will then carry on to the next week or put into a savings pot towards something I really do want.
Great video! Love your energy and content!
We always enjoy your videos thank you for the tips
Thanks for always watching and commenting x
love this i deleted all my adds a while ago and started playing games like scrabble or something else.☺️
Hi Immy! You’re such an inspiration and I am really considering getting an environmental studies degree. Do you have any advice on this?? I just want to make a difference
Any suggestions to avoid impulse buys when you work in retail and are surrounded by cool, alluring things all day?
what really helps me is to ALWAYS try to pay cash. it makes me realise more how much i am spending and therefore think twice whether i actually need this or just want this.
I love the liquid eyeliner look! Its very striking!
Do you have a podcast? Listening to this is just so peaceful
I always ask a few questions before I buy like can I make this? Can I find this free from a friend or neighbor (check if your city has Freecycle)? What is the lifespan of this product?
Great questions !
Do you use any hair products at all? I am a fellow curly, and have to put conditioning products on my hair to keep the curls...
An online savings account that is hard to get into is also good because usually, those accounts have high-interest rates. Just direct depositing even 1% of your income automatically into that invisible to your account can help you save so much money and having only what you need and a little fun money can help you curb spending.
This video is brilliant! Thank you so much!
Can you talk about how to buy less while traveling? I travel a lot and always find myself spending money on clothing and other items that are impulse buys when I'm traveling because I can't get them where I live, I'm afraid of missing out on them, or even just feel that they are part of the experience of being in that foreign place. Realistically I know it's not a necessary part of experiencing the place but it's hard to convince myself in the moment... Any tips?
I went through financial difficulty a few years back (and still have a pretty low income for where I live) so that tends to break the habit quite well! But I probably wouldn't recommend that to people 😂
"What you really, really, want... a zigazig aaah." LMAO!!!
Great tips! thank you
I love your videos! You give so many great tips and I feel so inspired every time I watch any of them
These are great ideas!!! Creating good habits!!!! You're funny too 👍
I love your hair! What products do you use?
I have a whole video dedicated to my hair care routine
@@SustainablyVegan thank you!
Wht kind of water filter do you have?
What camera / leans are you using? Looks great as well as the content :)
I admire from afar. I am content with what I have.
I love that you added the "zig a zig ahh" my brain said it too. Lol
Bedroom eyes, cute face.. you just sold me on whatever ur selling
minimalism is it? where do i sign
Thanks for sharing 😊👍
The thing that gets me about shopping is that I genuinely enjoy it. I kind of get that “high” when buying things. I haven’t really found anything to substitute it.
HayleyTief Start with thinking about why you shop and how much you already have. If you have ten bags, why do you buy the eleventh? And if you have ten bags, what's the difference between wanting, buying and needing another one? Also women tend to do more impuls buys before their period. Don't hit the shops then also helps
That’s just dopamine. There are lots of healthy ways to spike dopamine that don’t include shopping.
Thank you
I have another tip: Minimize your skincare routine. Use affordable, fragrance-free and bullshit ingredient free products. Get shampoo and conditioner from a hair salon - cost more, but last much, much longer, and you don't end up with ten different ones you don't really like (lesson learned.)
I’m completely intrigued by the many expressive movements of your mouth. Am putting your advice to work and also forwarding it on to a friend who has a spending problem just like me.
I removed the Asos app this summer and havent bought anything from there and never will again. Did the same thing with h&m years ago. For all you shopaholics, remove one store at a time. It works for me.
You got a new subscriber! I really need this kind of motivation in my life :(
I use the tip to set a saving's goal a lot. Right now, I am saving to buy a car that I have wanted all my adult life, so when I am shopping and I see something I like, I hold it and ask myself if I want this or my car. My car almost always wins and I put the item back. lol Then I take the money I would have spent on the item and pop it into my piggy bank.
you're videos is so amazing so helpful to 😍💕