how my stationery no buy went!

[@iterumm]

it’s great to see some anti-consumerism in the community!! i only made a few purchases this year like my 2022 planner and a 2 dollar lab notebook lol. i was also given a fountain pen so i might start using that all the time instead of buying more black pens (it’s one with a converter so i can refill from bottles too). i’m about to run out/ran out of a few things and i started seeing my stuff less like collectibles and more like what they are - consumable tools. i also kept using a notebook that had tons of extra paper despite finishing the class it was used for (which is a big thing for me, since i can get kinda weird about things having a designated purpose) and realized that instead of having a million colored pens that i never really used, i would rather focus on making my handwriting better to make things more beautiful, so i’m relearning how to hold a pen ! i have a death grip instead of tripod and i want to fix that

[@coconatsu9079]

exactly like how on earth do you have so much stationary if you use ipad for note taking bruh(referring to study youtubers who do)

[@saloni.sharma]

"Seeing stuff less like collectibles and more like what they are - consumable tools" YES. THIS IDEA CHANGES EVERYTHING! Most people own stationery cz it's "cute" but at the end of the day, it's a tool and is a waste if not used. I'm trying to incorporate this idea more and more into my own life and the more i do it the more i notice how deeply ingrained it is in our system to hoard things for aesthetics. Like Seo said, it's everywhere!

[@iterumm]

@@saloni.sharma i was super guilty of the collectibles mentality when i got into the study community and thought i needed all the mildliners, etc just for the collection even though i only ever used the gray, and the one time i went to use another color it was dried out. that really was a moment where i realized it was so unnecessary for them to just sit on my desk for the looks. it’s such a small thing but it’s the small things that combine and combine to make me feel pressured to keep dried out highlighters for the aesthetic smh! my desk doesn’t have to be a performance

[@saloni.sharma]

@@iterumm yeah! Same was the case with me... So many unused notebooks, pens, markers and even craft and journaling supplies just for the looks and i never use that much in my journal. They're really small things but have such an impact on both our physical and mental spaces. It's really something to reflect on... I'm just glad that this idea is coming up in discussions because it's so so important..

[@xychen0404]

The consumerism and 'peer pressure' really mostly comes from social media. I keep telling myself if I just focus on my studies, and get my head out of all these websites and insta, I will not think abt buying anything because in any other day, there's nothing I lacked so I wld not think of buying anything

[@hannahgn]

"the items that we have [or even the tools that we use], don't define our skills. the amount of time you spend studying [or trying to achieve said goals] and really focusing on your goals will make you a better student" 👏🏽 that's really well said. thank you! and furthermore: "in reality we need to spend more time focusing on ourselves instead of spending money on ourselves" aaah, these are such good quotes

[@stephaniemorandarte]

Congratsss Seo, I'll be doing the "stationary no buy" hopefully in 2022 😅 You really are the true epitome of an influencer and I hope other study vloggers here on YT would have the same principle as yours. Most demotivated students are tricked in the facade of being an achiever by hoarding pens and stuff. In my case, I got obsessed in collecting pens since the peak of pandemic because I want to revive the student in me. I got pretty convinced having a lot of writing materials boosts studying (it's so common in KZbin and pinterest) . In the long run, I realized it was pretty detrimental because apart from spending a lot of money, I was wasting hours also scrolling over shopping sites to purchase again instead of trying to increase my productivity in studying. It kind of transcended into obsession. I'm grateful for this endeavor of yours and I do hope I'll succeed.

[@tbhstudying]

good luck with your no-buy in 2022!!

[@aikuaic]

as a highschooler that soon needs to start prepping for post-secondary education, i realize that my notes and studying doesn’t need to be super aesthetically pleasing with a super packed pencil case. your video is very reassuring and motivating, as i often see photos of pretty notes and whatnot on studygram and compare the stuff i make and have to those creators’; you were very eloquent in your words, this was a wonderful vid :D

[@tbhstudying]

so glad that i was able to articulate my points!! while i was editing, i was so worried that i wouldn't make any sense 😂 best of luck with your post-secondary education!

[@daphneday2550]

i was inspired by your no-buy video last year!! 😊 I kept my empties too to see how much of my stuff would be used up until the end of this year, and to my surprise, not a lot!! i only bought 3-4 highlighters this year, thanks to you!!! 😊 Made me realize how much pens/refills and paper I already have, which could last me years even. Thank you for inspiring more of the study community to do the same. Here’s to another year, Seo! 💓

[@tbhstudying]

this is amazing!! thank you for doing the no-buy with me 💕💕💕

[@SN-iz7tn]

yes! i would love a no-buy guide video

[@tbhstudying]

i'll work on making one as soon as possible!

[@thefirstbloom7289]

Seo I appreciate your no buys so much!!! I have fallen into the trap of thinking buying something would make my life better and it is so important to recognise what I need is different from what I want just because other people have it. I really appreciate you sharing this experience with us! I was inspired to try a no buy in 2021 because of you and even though I failed sometimes I am still so grateful how better I was with my impulse shopping this year! I am ready to give it another go and adapt it to my needs in 2022 :) we are so grateful for you and support you so much Seo

[@tbhstudying]

i think this is so so important!! so glad you were able to confront your habits, and it's okay if you mess up every now and then. the most important thing is picking yourself up and continue on!

[@yyuukiko]

i was watching this while browsing through some washi tape online and came to the realisation that maybe spending £20/$30 on patterned _tape_ of all things isn't the smartest decision considering i only have a very limited amount i can freely spend outside home essentials. i ended up deleting over half of the things i originally had saved in my cart after watching this and switched out some of the less practical stationery items for things i'm more likely to use. thanks for helping me save so much money on things i would otherwise probably only touch once every few months haha ^^

[@saloni.sharma]

I'm so so happy that you started this Seo!! I started my no buy with you but in Feb because i was moving and i became so aware of the amount of stationery that i actually use. I only bought 5 pens and a paper cutter because i ran out of them and used up about 40% of my total stationery. (also, I'm never buying washi tape packs again lol) It's great that you took this initiative to encourage being mindful about what we spend on and what we use in this consumerist community. I'm really considering another year of sort of no buy but after restocking certain essentials. Like you said, setting aside a designated budget/item count or something like that. Thank you so much! And yayyyyy for our successful completion of the challenge 😁😁🥂 Also get better soon 😊

[@xychen0404]

I really want to say, I will nvr buy washis in sets again! There will always be some in there that I just dun like and use for randome skicking things up to use it up and I dun feel bad because I dun like it 😅 Next time, I'd rather just buy the washis that I really want

[@saloni.sharma]

@@xychen0404 YES! THIS EXACT REASON! 😭 Also they literally never get used up easily unless you use them regularly which I realised that I don't 😅😅.. It's better to buy a few in neutral colors so they can be used everywhere... But i wish i knew it sooner 😂

[@Krishna-oo4pv]

Omgg congratulations seoo!! It’s amazing that you’ve achieved this milestone! (Let’s fight consumerism and capitalism togetherr)

[@NT-yy6tw]

kudos for always putting so much effort videos and being so elaborate

[@tbhstudying]

thank you!!

[@lunabeans5368]

the stationery i stopped buying are: 1. washi tapes 2. highlighters 3. pens (i have one black pentel energel & only purchase its refills) 4. notebooks, papers, physical textbooks etc (i use an ipad to replace those) i saved so much money & actually felt happy with the minimal amount of stationery i owned, plus no more crazy clutter on my desk >

[@lemuelygusquiza8117]

8:57, i kept smiling and nodding because this video speaks volumes.

[@xychen0404]

Thank you Seo for sharing your progress! The consumerism in the community is really toxic and it's really great to see some influencer like you trying to go for an anti-consumerism effort! I dun usually buy a lot of stationeries, but this yr I spent quite a lot more since I haven't for like 2 yrs alr, plus I started earning incomes. I had been feeling so guilty and has been trying to go on a no buy for the last 2 mths. But it's terribly hard during such shopping season 😅 I will continue trying for the next 3 mths. Let's all work hard to contain the consumerism within ourselves and spend cool-headedly together! 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@KMort]

I agree it sucks that people think pretty stuff will make you more productive, but for a lot of people it definitely helps/ is a hobby. If it makes someone happy to buy pretty notebooks, buy pretty notebooks. I think we need to focus on not equating 'things' with how we do in our studies but definitely not villainise buying these things altogether. So I agree with you there.

[@just__celia]

I am impressed you made it a whole year! I don’t know if I have that willpower but I am going to try to cut way down on my spending.

[@tbhstudying]

yes, you can do it!!! i 100% believe in you.

[@dott3563]

Oh dang girl. That was amazing. You don't need to censor yourself - you said "I don't know if that made sense" at the end, but you know. It did and you spoke the truth!

[@nessaaaaaaa7]

omg congrats on completing your no buy! it takes a lot of self discipline to change your spending habits. i remember giving up on the last month of my no buy lol, so props to you for finishing it! i can’t wait to see the videos you make next year ❤️

[@tbhstudying]

thank you so much!

[@qramone9909]

you and your videos are always so relaxing !!! you never fail to make me smile; your entire channel is just so sweet and happy and wholesome. it's just such a safe place

[@tbhstudying]

aw this is so sweet!!! this made me feel so warm and fuzzy and happy inside 💕💕💕

[@mildlincrs750]

keep doing what you do!! so thankful for people like you who use their platform to speak about issues so pervasive in our online spaces. i've been running with the "only buy it if i REALLY need it" philosophy for several years now, and doing so has helped me take a step back and reevaluate how much stationery i actually use--there may not truly be ethical consumption under capitalism, but especially as students i think that if we are able to be intentional about where we place our money and what we support, we can still take steps to break down the unhealthy, consumerist philosophies that we might fall into in pursuing success. much love seo!!

[@solitarystitcher1308]

Hello! This is the first video of yours that I've watched and it was really inspiring. I buy so much stationery that there's no way I can use it all up 😔 so next year I'll try hard to be more conscious about what I'm buying. Thank you for the inspiration 😌 I'm not in education but I am learning a language and I fell in to the trap of thinking maybe if I have this pen/highlighter/notebook/desk I'll be more successful 😔 but you're right that it's the effort we put in that matters 😌 Thank you for the video and have a great next year 💜

[@tbhstudying]

so glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@_studybee]

a few seconds in and I already know it’s going be to a great video! thank youuuu ✨✨✨

[@ranjanasaxena112]

Helllooo seoooo!!! Was waiting for this soo bad, I'm starting my no buy from next year💖

[@yitinglai7053]

You are doing so great! I love your insights of owning lots of stationary does not mean you are a hard working student. I wish I had this concept when I was a student. Mindfully enjoy things around you is the best!

[@joanaaikotakiguchi4825]

i love it so much !! so happy to see this iniciative

[@RZSLG0815]

Hi Seo! I hope you’re doing well! ☺️ Please take care of yourself, and I love your content as always. You always inspire us to do our best in the most simple things in life.

[@tbhstudying]

thank you! you too!

[@savanazamorez1935]

I love your introspective videos, especially addressing the rampant consumerism within the study community !!

[@tbhstudying]

thank you!!

[@奈乃國屋]

At the beginning of 2021 Seo: I'm gonna use up all the stationery I own and don't buy impulsively Me: wow that sounds like a smart idea, saves money too! At the end of 2021 Seo: *went through her no-buy successfully * Me: *bought 4 fountain pens, inks and enlarged my other stationery collection by 50% * I guess something went wrong...😅😅💸

[@tbhstudying]

it's okay to make mistakes! instead of focusing on the shame, focus on starting anew the next day. you can do it!

[@奈乃國屋]

@@tbhstudying Thank you Seo🖤 I'll definitely try :)

[@Vanessaforever]

Thank you for making this video. It made me stop and realize that I have so much but use very little.! ❤️

[@archietheredcat]

My no buy stationary only last a year and a half lol, I realize when Im not buying stationary, I buy other thing just because I wanted it, at least with stationary, I can have many stuff with less budget, so when I finally can’t stand it anymore coz I want to make art project with washi tape, I break it and buy a bunch of washi… but the experience make me use my stationary more vigorously (especially stickers) before I buy lots of stickers but dont use it, because I feel its to much precious, but in my no buy time, I used my sticker with mindset that I can buy more if Im running out 😆

[@merle-k]

just watching this video after having spent 35€ on stickers an hour ago 😂 (okay but in my defense, the last time I bought stickers was one year ago, and I got a gift card for a specific sticker shop for christmas and I hope that the stickers I bought will last me another year.)

[@LegolasVsHarry]

I want to try it in 2022, too. you've inspired me to do it - finally. 😅☺️

[@tbhstudying]

you can do it!

[@marianamiyamoto8783]

I love your videos so much! I got very inspired to change my stationary buying habits because of your no buy year! ❤️🇧🇷

[@LifeofAkansha]

Really loved this idea and the way you explained it 🥰❤️(new subscriber here)

[@sweetaener]

very late to the video, but i did a no buy in 2021 and it's honestly very freeing! i only bought some pen refills once i ran out of them and its good to know i'm not blowing all of my money on stuff that i don't really need

[@Gigi.loves.reading]

I started the stationary no buy with you and tbh I still have a LOT of stationary left so I am continuing on my no buy for 2022. I’m glad I didn’t buy anything (apart from black pens because mine ran out)

[@PianoMusicbyEri]

Hi! Have you considered just refilling the pens you already have to be more eco friendly? I think that would an awesome next step instead of rebuying a whole new pen. 🥰

[@PianoMusicbyEri]

For example: refilling sharpie s gel, zebra Sarasa, etc. Then discarding the non refillable supplies.

[@hasu4399]

So after about 2 months I failed entierly at the nobuy since I've got a new job and was finally able to afford the things which have been on my wish list since forever ^^' I feel like now I have fulfilled all of my wishes - I've got the last item on christmas - and should really stop buying stuff even if it is on sale. I enjoy giving away stuff to friends & family, where I can really listen to what items they are looking for, showing some options to them and help them find the right items. I would often gift pens or post-its to friends of mine. And I really like being able to share some experience with these items. I will try to reduce my buying though. It is an "illusion of productivity" as someone once pointed out and I need to fight my depression and find joy in other things except staring at my pen collection...

[@Zohy.zo14]

I have waayyy too much of stationery and i have decided to go on a no buy this year , coz i do get demotivated alot and for motiavation i tend to buy stationery which doesnt help at all

[@layla-talmedina5733]

Mine didn’t go as well as I forgot about my no-buy rule! 😅🤦🏻‍♀️ I would like to start over again though, by doing an inventory first. That way, I can keep track of the stuff I have.

[@pardisp7010]

I adore you very much 💕

[@raphyjoy07]

Your video is so awesome ☺️

[@princessalejaga1943]

So inspiring! ❤

[@vitoriaferreira6610]

Hello! I'm a Brazilian subscriber and I really like you and your channel,so I ask you if you could put subtitles in Portuguese at least KZbin even, because there are some things I don't understand in English since, I'm not totally fluent if I could do that I would be grateful, for a kiss from Brazil 💕

[@maki3563]

♥️ ♥️

[@thetrueglasses]

imo blaming yourself as a consumer for your "capitalistic" tendencies just. feeds into capitalism? capitalism is bad but it's important to analyze it at the systemic level and not analyze ourselves as consumers but as a unified class against the bourgeoisie. therefore, while decreasing consumption is good, it's kind of like a stainless steel straw solution. glad to see you doing all of this though! lots of love