I Did a Planner Low-buy! 5 Lessons I Learned

[@mybibliofiles]

Well said! I am so close to finishing out no-buy stationery for January 2024. 🎉 I completely agree with reframing the challenge as having enough/being at peace/feeling burdened with too much, rather than a punishment. I also 100% agree that our consumable items take time to use up! I intend to do this once a quarter to reset. It's been good for me ☺️

[@spellboundnotes]

Doing a no-buy can be such a good mental reset. Congrats on nearly finishing! 💕

[@amozinshade484]

Buying a limited intentional amount of stuff makes shopping feel joyful. I think it also makes us attentive to the stuff we get & put them to good use. I agree that using takes a while. My stash is small but it was used rarely and not enough & I can't in good faith justify bringing new stock while mine can last me my lifetime theoretically because of my infrequent use heh

[@spellboundnotes]

Haha I feel the same! I have enough stationery for the rest of my life. It's daunting to think about, but maybe the upside is I'll never have to worry about buying anything again lol.

[@kristinavasiliauskaite2456]

hello, I started 2022 with a no-buy low-buy trip. and certainly with every year the desire to buy canors is decreasing. I had so much at that time that I still haven't finished it yet. Sometimes I buy something I didn't really need, but it's really fun to use what I already have. The most difficult for me is before the beginning of school when everything is so beautiful and I want almost everything. the first year was the hardest. and now I can just pass by the island and stop only when I know it is necessary.

[@spellboundnotes]

I still have so much to finish too! At this rate, I probably won't need to buy anything again. 😅 I feel the same, it does get easier over time.

[@ghostyplans]

This is great! I did a no buy last year with you, and will continue to do so this year too. It was so freeing and took a lot of stress away. Now, I did allow myself to buy Halloween stationary releases because I use them year round, but I bought only what I knew I’d use. It’s really freeing. I know what I use now, and don’t feel guilt or stress for my hobby. I have more money to give to small businesses too, so when I replace what I’ve run out of I can buy from them.

[@spellboundnotes]

I feel the same! Going on a low-buy has been so freeing. I'm planning to continue as well! I feel like at this point, it's just normal for me now. 💕

[@Katheriye]

You have inspired me to go through my stash. I also have a lot of notebooks that have not been used. I am currently going through them and have an extra bag where I put the things I have used up in it. It feels so awesome to do. Thank you!

[@spellboundnotes]

Hooray! It feels great to track empties. 💕💕

[@Katheriye]

I am proud to say that I have not brought stationary for February! Fingers crossed it stays that way.@@spellboundnotes

[@vcrouch6041]

Great video. I totally agree with your advice.

[@spellboundnotes]

Thank you so much for watching! 💕💕

[@alicem1111]

❤

[@spellboundnotes]

💕💕💕

[@traceythibault4946]

My goal is I am going to Wait until my birthday to buy anymore notebook's and pens ✔️ my birthday is in April 🎁🎊🎉🎂🍰

[@spellboundnotes]

Oh that's not far away! They'll make great presents. 💕