I've moved to a more minimalist lifestyle. It's been extremely beneficial for both my fiscal and mental health. I prioritize what important in my life and don't worry so much about bills. I have no debts to worry about.
I have a bunch of old rags (wash clothes, cut up towel - takes up the space of 2..3 paper towel rolls with my nice dish towels). Then WASH your towels and save making new paper and disposing it.
One of the most helpful things for me has been joining a local Buy Nothing group. It's much easier for me to get rid of stuff when I know it's enriching my community. And, once in a while, I find something in there I need too! We're so dependant on big box stores and buying and selling. I love it when members of a community are able to bypass that and look after each other.
I know exactly what you are talking about regarding bulk buys of paper products or other items. In the past we have fallen into that trap, especially after our Melbourne (Aus) lockdown during the pandemic. We were left with lots of disinfectants that we were encourage to use whenever we left our houses or bought groceries and a need to make sure we would never run out of toilet rolls even though there were no supply issues. Once you experience the ease of less and learn to let go of the need for constant comfort and security, you feel free and have greater energy and time to deal with whatever comes along. I love your system for dealing with clothes. It is still something I have to work on.
Absolutely! So well articulated! This new system for my clothes is new and certainly a work of progress but have greatly enjoyed it so far! I hope all is well🤍
As someone that's so attached to sentimental items and refuses to get rid of things because of it, thank you for talking about this and sharing your perspective! I will try to apply it to my sentimental items
I am so glad you enjoyed it! I totally get it! What’s helped me the most is just seeing it as a journey and taking small steps in a forward direction!🤍
I have so many items that provide utility, if it doesn't I don't have it My room is cluttered, but everything I have in here is used. But I am gonna clean it out today Inspired by you
your videos are great. i was doing pretty good with spending for a few months but recently have been snowballing and buying alot of things. i feel like this video can get me back on track. thanks
You sell your Clothes? I donate the ones that are good enough, and toss what's worn out. I don't have many Clothes. Right now I'm going through what I have - basically Kitchen Stuff and Books - getting ready to move out of State. I have some nice vintage Kitchenware but I've checked Ebay and Etsy - if what I want to Downsize, all sold at prices they have for similar items - I might get a couple hundred $$ at most. And there's thr hassle of packing and shipping things. I live alone entirely on Social Security - I'm not rich! I've always just donated Stuff. Right now I'm stripping down to Essentials because I don't cook much anymore. There won't be any Thanksgiving dinners for 8 in the future. And there's nobody who would want anything that belonged to me, when I die.
