What is one thing you stopped buying to save money? 🌿
@Vivcarbajal2 ай бұрын
I’ve stopped buying many things but the biggest one is home decor including seasonal. I’ve wasted so much money on these things.
@pamherman63632 ай бұрын
Clothes. I have enough of them.
@peacefulsoul8792 ай бұрын
Clothes !!
@taracasper2 ай бұрын
I stopped going to the hair salon every week and am now going all-natural with my curly hair.
@pamelaflickinger21602 ай бұрын
@@taracasper I also stopped going to the hair salon for hair coloring
@traviswilkinson36802 ай бұрын
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 🙏🏻
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Very well said! 🤗 That one realization can save you from so much headache, money, stress, etc.
@SirMopy2 ай бұрын
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
@folksurvival29 күн бұрын
But people do care about what you look like and what you wear.
@Zuzuky-vt3ly3 сағат бұрын
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🫶🏼
@3naczosy2 ай бұрын
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!
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
That's so true what your yoga teacher said 😇 Thanks for watching!
@jurgi12182 ай бұрын
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! 🙂
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Love that! Getting probably all nostalgic as well playing older ones 😊😉
@Carole6162 ай бұрын
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.
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
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!
@yvonnejackson16962 ай бұрын
Yes
@HunkeykungАй бұрын
Well put
@princessdumbarton987725 күн бұрын
Or it will probably end up in a landfill polluting the earth.
@JoJo-vz5uy2 ай бұрын
I stopped buying things a year ago unless I need it as everyday item. I hate “stuff” lol
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Sounds great! That's a no buy year done - time to go for a no buy decade haha 😄
@williammartinez38832 ай бұрын
I just retired I buy zero my house is filled with good positive stuff. Material to last me 15 yrs I'm good thanks
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Love it 🌿
@DNA350ppm2 ай бұрын
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.
@janicaperez40042 ай бұрын
trying to be minimalist thanks for this
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
You got this 🌿
@lavenderpurp6610Ай бұрын
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.
@CozyToniАй бұрын
Same here! 😊 Let's do this 🎉
@SunnyKindJourneyАй бұрын
You got this! 🙌
@dreao276Ай бұрын
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 ❤
@MIOLAZARUS2 ай бұрын
Luxury is time ❤ Love the moustache!
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😉
@union31023 күн бұрын
Wise words young man, good health to you.
@taracasper2 ай бұрын
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!
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
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! ❤️
@taracasper2 ай бұрын
@@SunnyKindJourney I took your advice and watched three videos on this topic. I'm super excited and scared!! haha
@karencox32352 ай бұрын
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.
@taracasper2 ай бұрын
@@karencox3235 That's a great idea! Thank you!!
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
@@taracasper Love it! I like your proactive way of thinking and doing 😇
@Mark7232 ай бұрын
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.
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Thank you ❤️
@Geemeel12 ай бұрын
no buy month or no buy year....?? I am so happy with a 'no buy day' already 🤣
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
It's a good start 😉
@Nipsumuumi102 ай бұрын
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 😅
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Yeah minimizing the exposure helps a lot! 🌿
@cassie.minimalistАй бұрын
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
@SunnyKindJourney29 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing an opposite perspective! 😊
@lillyflower97742 ай бұрын
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!!
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! ❤️
@SusanCavers2 ай бұрын
Wonderful, inspiring video. Thank you very much.
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🌿
@maysefagundes3011Ай бұрын
Thank you ❤
@SunnyKindJourneyАй бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
@Katjj2 ай бұрын
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.
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
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 😊
@pamherman63632 ай бұрын
Your channel is growing! Almost 25K subscribers!
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Yes, I am so happy I'm reaching more people 😊🌱
@rachelk86612 ай бұрын
Really helpful video, thank you❤
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
I am happy to hear that! Thanks for watching 😊
@turtleanton6539Ай бұрын
Indeed😊
@SunnyKindJourneyАй бұрын
🌿🌿
@yvonnejackson16962 ай бұрын
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.
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Great rules, I bet they help a lot to make decisions and avoid that extra clutter from coming in!
@lavenderpurp6610Ай бұрын
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.
@SunnyKindJourneyАй бұрын
Hope my videos can help you in this journey 😊
@Estherpiscore19752 ай бұрын
Great video
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@anthonygens2 ай бұрын
I really like this video ❤
@SunnyKindJourney2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊
@L0serBoi-l2y12 күн бұрын
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.
@ericstorm6554Ай бұрын
went through a traumatic thing, and now i feel like peace of mind and security is so much more valued than stuff.
@SunnyKindJourneyАй бұрын
Yeah I bet experiences like that give you perspective in life. Hope you are better now 🌱
@davidarden694216 күн бұрын
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.
@SunnyKindJourney15 күн бұрын
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 :)
@grannyprepper11817 күн бұрын
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.
@SunnyKindJourney6 күн бұрын
That's a great system! 👏
@grannyprepper11816 күн бұрын
@@SunnyKindJourney and eventually your list will be gone. My list of needs is very short now.
@TheDeextraАй бұрын
Do you have a spouse or children?
@SunnyKindJourneyАй бұрын
I am in a relationship yea but no children at least yet 😊