How To Stop Wanting To Buy Stuff | Frugal Living

[@SunnyKindJourney]

What is one thing you stopped buying to save money? 🌿

[@Vivcarbajal]

I’ve stopped buying many things but the biggest one is home decor including seasonal. I’ve wasted so much money on these things.

[@pamherman6363]

Clothes. I have enough of them.

[@peacefulsoul879]

Clothes !!

[@taracasper]

I stopped going to the hair salon every week and am now going all-natural with my curly hair.

[@pamelaflickinger2160]

@@taracasper I also stopped going to the hair salon for hair coloring

[@traviswilkinson3680]

I feel like when that realisation hits you that ‘other people don’t care what you look like or what you wear because they’re only thinking about themselves and worrying about people judging them’ you can feel free of the shopping to impress mentality. It’s similar to going to the gym for the first time, nobody in there is judging you because they’re in for the same reasons. Have a great day everyone 🙏🏻

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Very well said! 🤗 That one realization can save you from so much headache, money, stress, etc.

[@SirMopy]

i don’t care what others think also i know that they don’t care, yet i still buy stuff for me and myself alone. so this ain’t it

[@folksurvival]

But people do care about what you look like and what you wear.

[@Lily-lc9sz]

@@folksurvivalthey I used to be happy in 2 pound tops and cheap jeans joggers and basic walking shoes but I treated like a bum. So i started to wear nice things and got respected more

[@3naczosy]

One thing I heard a while ago in a yoga class from a teacher: saying "no" to something is saying "yes" to something else. I think that's a good quote for your video today. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts - they're very valuable to me!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's so true what your yoga teacher said 😇 Thanks for watching!

[@jurgi1218]

I'm currently doing a "no buy year" PS5 game CD purchase challenge. I've now reached the 8th month where I haven't bought a single game. During this time, play old PSP games, PS4 or games that I have on the PC. I'll keep going! I love this challenge! 🙂

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Love that! Getting probably all nostalgic as well playing older ones 😊😉

[@petrine5]

I ignore ads and close my ears to the incessant noise😊 Every time I hear or read the words ‘must have’ I automatically think ‘useless stuff’. I buy second hand, I use things until they break and can’t be repaired. I sew, knit and crochet, I cook and bake and love DIY. I live in Denmark, so public transportation and my bike get me from A to B. 😊👍🏻

[@Carole616]

We all have one thing in common, planet Earth. Anything you buy takes away a resource from the earth. Therefore, I buy needs, not wants. Materialism has become a disease.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

I feel very much the same. This is one of the reasons why I do what I do, even though I don't mention it a lot on my channel 😊 Love this comment!

[@yvonnejackson1696]

Yes

[@Hunkeykung]

Well put

[@princessdumbarton9877]

Or it will probably end up in a landfill polluting the earth.

[@lavenderpurp6610]

I want to be serious on living a minimalist life from now on. Ive tried in the past but then i went back to shopping again. Now, i want to be serious and intentional.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

You got this! 🙌

[@dreao276]

It's a deep seated socially engrained mindset that stems from insecurities and social pressures. It's not easy to change overnight but you can change with focused intentions and changing bad habits with good ones. What has helped me alot is tracking every single expense. It's an eye opener ❤

[@SharieDeBord]

I’ve struggled with this too! I’m doing a no buy in 2025 and I know it’ll help change my habits and mindset long term.

[@JoJo-vz5uy]

I stopped buying things a year ago unless I need it as everyday item. I hate “stuff” lol

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Sounds great! That's a no buy year done - time to go for a no buy decade haha 😄

[@taracasper]

Such helpful wise nuggets Seve. I resigned from my job 2 months ago and am actively looking for a job. In the meantime, I've been a decluttering fool, working towards Minimalization. I LOVE shopping! And so while I've cut my spending down drastically, I still find myself searching for cheaper things to "help with my organization." I am considering taking on the no spend for the month of August challenge. Financially, I need to do it. But I don't think I've ever gone a whole month in my life without buying something unnecessary. This video has really helped me to see the beauty of not needing to purchase things. I want to focus more on connections! Thank you for your encouragement and example, to do so!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for watching! I definitely suggest to watch some no buy month videos on youtube to get some inspiration and helpful tips! 😊 Good luck and I am happy my videos are helpful in your journey! ❤️

[@taracasper]

@@SunnyKindJourney I took your advice and watched three videos on this topic. I'm super excited and scared!! haha

[@karencox3235]

I am not a shopper/spender, but I do sometimes go for the dopamine hit of buying something non-essential. When this hits me, I go to the thrift store. It's hard (for me) to overspend there. Possibly set yourself a "spend budget" instead of "no spend". Maybe $20 for the month or something.

[@taracasper]

@@karencox3235 That's a great idea! Thank you!!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

@@taracasper Love it! I like your proactive way of thinking and doing 😇

[@williammartinez3883]

I just retired I buy zero my house is filled with good positive stuff. Material to last me 15 yrs I'm good thanks

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Love it 🌿

[@DNA350ppm]

Good thing is that I always got really bored by shopping. In my life the greatest frugal choices have been living in small apartments, not travelling outside Europe and not flying, chosing electricity from wind-shares (not a huge initial investment), and not having a car. I used to say: if you refuse a car you are able to buy a new bike every month, instead, as you save so much money. (Of course I have only bought one new bike in my life...) But now my hubby and I have a second-hand EV, for I can't bike and walk much anymore, for reasons of health. It is cheaper to use than public transport, but was an investment up front. A good principle is to never use credit when buying things, but to save first, possible exceptions being taking loans for studies and the first home of your own.

[@Mark723]

Excellent suggestions. Thank you for sharing your insights, most of which, I imagine, are hard won from personal experience. You do the world an invaluable service.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you ❤️

[@janicaperez4004]

trying to be minimalist thanks for this

[@SunnyKindJourney]

You got this 🌿

[@Zuzuky-vt3ly]

Hi today I saw your videos for the first time and as I’m starting my journey with minimalism I find you really inspiring and also relaxing. I’ll watch your videos and get more inspirations. You’re giving huge impact🫶🏼

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you! :)

[@yygg9786]

Loved the way u explained it❤

[@Katjj]

Seve, you are like 10 years younger than me but so much wiser than I ever was at that age 😂 . Wish I was so down to earth and in touch with my true needs at the time. Ps. I am proud of young people like you. Only thing I honestly don't support is the veganism but I understand thats something personal of course.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you ❤️ We all have our own journeys and don't need to support every cause of lifestyle. Veganism is very much aligned with my core value of compassion so practicing it comes very easily and naturally for me 😊

[@accolade37]

Your videos are great, thanks so much for posting them!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Glad you like them! 😊

[@MIOLAZARUS]

Luxury is time ❤ Love the moustache!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you 😉

[@union310]

Wise words young man, good health to you.

[@Nipsumuumi10]

For me the trick to avoid shopping new beautiful design decoration for home was to add a banner for advertisements in the mail box and stop browsing the home decoration magazines (in the library). Fortunately I have never bought them home as they become out of date quite soon 😅

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah minimizing the exposure helps a lot! 🌿

[@lillyflower9774]

Hi Seve, I really like your videos. I'm a minimalist for a long time. Greetings from Paraguay, South America 😊🩷 Good luck in your journey!!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Awesome! Thank you! ❤️

[@cassie.minimalist]

hey, the quality of things on temu is suprisingly good! I bought there few things after I moved out and had to use some rental friendly suff and I got it all there and I saved so much comparing to how much it costs in other shops

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for sharing an opposite perspective! 😊

[@SusanCavers]

Wonderful, inspiring video. Thank you very much.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🌿

[@jonna_1012]

This is so helpful! Thank you!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@Geemeel1]

no buy month or no buy year....?? I am so happy with a 'no buy day' already 🤣

[@SunnyKindJourney]

It's a good start 😉

[@pamherman6363]

Your channel is growing! Almost 25K subscribers!

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yes, I am so happy I'm reaching more people 😊🌱

[@Meh55445]

That is me, I relaly want S24 Edge phone but I don't actually know if buying it with installement for over 18 monthes would be even worth it. Its over all just smart phone and I know more likely I will just scroll through it. Good battery? well I barley use my phone due to work. What is it offering honestly? I think controlling how you feel toward stuff helps. I used to get excited for expensive stuff and see reviews and like ot see people say "best phone ever" and such. Not any more, I realised I pay too much money to impress people I don't even know.

[@maysefagundes3011]

Thank you ❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for watching :)

[@yvonnejackson1696]

First, I’m a natural minimalist. However, even though I live on a very strict budget I do have occasional wants therefore I have rules. Rule 1 what is the cost of upkeep? Rule 2 why do I want this? Rule 3 did I go back and look at it three times? If the answers are 1 little or nothing, 2 I find it beautiful, uplifting or educational AND 3 yes, then I get up off of the money.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Great rules, I bet they help a lot to make decisions and avoid that extra clutter from coming in!

[@rachelk8661]

Really helpful video, thank you❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

I am happy to hear that! Thanks for watching 😊

[@_shane_7272]

Off topic: that blue colour on the wall behind you is a great colour

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thank you haha! 😊

[@anthonygens]

I really like this video ❤

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@lavenderpurp6610]

I want to be serious on living a minimalist life from now on. Ive tried in the past but then i went buy to shopping again. Now, i want to be serious and intentional.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Hope my videos can help you in this journey 😊

[@Estherpiscore1975]

Great video

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Thanks! 😊

[@turtleanton6539]

Indeed😊

[@SunnyKindJourney]

🌿🌿

[@L0serBoi-l2y]

Actually i dont need much. I Just need a car that can go to A - B. And i love riding motorycycles. These 2 things already cost a bomb. Also i have a watch collecting addiction which always cost me my money. I love food that drains away most of my money.

[@thecatniplife]

Getting away from advertising seems impossible. I get constant texts and emails and even in streaming shows. Websites with things like recipes on them are covered up in advertising. You can unsubscribe all day long but it keeps coming. I don’t buy from these things but it feels like a physical onslaught almost. Very visually stressful.

[@ericstorm6554]

went through a traumatic thing, and now i feel like peace of mind and security is so much more valued than stuff.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Yeah I bet experiences like that give you perspective in life. Hope you are better now 🌱

[@grannyprepper1181]

Make a list. If there are things you need, put it on a list. You need new tires, put them on the list. You need shoes or underwear, put it on the list. Now you have an on going list of things you NEED. You know where to spend when you have extra money, tax return, bonus or a raise.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

That's a great system! 👏

[@grannyprepper1181]

@@SunnyKindJourney and eventually your list will be gone. My list of needs is very short now.

[@davidarden6942]

So is having any possessions ok with this lifestyle? Collectables? Pets, any jewelry? Or is it just the clothes on your back? Any electronics? This sounds like it sucks. I do agree that you will save alot of money but what’s the point of life if you can enjoy certain things? I do think that there’s a limit to things you should buy stuff.

[@SunnyKindJourney]

Totally it is okay! Minimalism is about finding out what brings value in your life (utility, joy, etc.) and then removing the rest. What is useless clutter for someone can be very valuable for someone else. Some people who live frugally or are minimalist can have very little possessions and avoid buying anything, and some others buy more because they feel they need those. I think the bottom line is acquiring and keeping only things that after thoughtful self-reflection you know make your life truly better. Hope this clarified things :)

[@ernststravoblofeld]

Having worked in advertising, I strongly disagree. Advertising ABSOLUTELY is inherently evil.

[@TheDeextra]

Do you have a spouse or children?

[@SunnyKindJourney]

I am in a relationship yea but no children at least yet 😊

[@BlackRose-ov7js]

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[@SunnyKindJourney]

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