A Minimalist Approach to Spending - How much money do you really need?

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Being a minimalist has completely changed my attitude towards spending. I've reassessed how much money I really need to live a happy and fulfilled life. Turns out, its not as much as I thought.
By being intentional with my money, embracing slow living and avoiding buying things society dictates we 'need', I've completely transformed my life.
As always, thank you so much for watching. All my love xxx
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@MissMaryLu 2 года назад

Living tiny really saved my life during the pandemic. My partner and I both were without an income almost overnight. I'm so thankful for my tiny little bus, which was able to provide us a places to live while we navigated resorting our lives. It also allowed us to keep our little space while moving to a new city in a new state to pursue new careers. I'm so, so thankful for tiny life!

@hazelp1831 2 года назад

I recently found your channel and I have to say I'm absolutely loving your video's! You are indeed living the dream! Stunning scenery and the most adorable canine companion to share those beautiful walks with! I'm finding your content inspiratonal, thanks for sharing

@jessyskehan1696 2 года назад

Over the last 4-5 years, I have embraced my version of minimalism: only buying and having things that are useful or enrich my life. I’m not extreme, but intentional about what I spend money on and store in my home. I live in a 988 sq foot home. We were looking at those around 700 sq feet, but we offered 37% less than the asking price and got it. (Such a low price being accepted is unusual in the U.S.) And it came with energy efficient heating and cooling. We don’t have a car payment, credit cards or other loans. We rarely eat at restaurants. We do free or low cost activities. We grow some of our own food (and plan to do more next year), canning extra. As a result I only have to work 22 hours a week to support myself and my family. Time is valuable!

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Ah I so agree! Well done you 👏😊💚

@cherylT321 Год назад

That sounds like an amazing life!

@esthermarcen7587 Год назад

I do not think I am a minimalist, but I do live simple, and I did live simple from very early in my life, so now in my 40, I need only to work part-time (20) because all is paid for, including my normal size house 90 metros square (we are 3), my small car, my education. Is so good to be in need to work part-time, I can run the house well, do other things, and be present in my child's life. my husband does not need either work full time, even though he is doing right now 32 hours. living simple, free for shopping every day, and having loads of stuff that I do not really need is just so liberating. I am teaching my child to think "do you want it or you do you need it".

@MissFlutterGirl 2 года назад

It’s so lovely to find a channel that I can relate to. Veganism, minimalism, mindfulness and intentional living. 💚 all the things I am passionate about. We are mortgage free and empty nesters but with the cost of living and fuel rises we are trying to save money wherever we can.

@lindawilson8434 Год назад

Yes we too are retired I understand

@hubberts Год назад

It’s remarkable how similar the landscapes are in Nova Scotia and Scotland. It’s no surprise the Scots settled there.

@Paul9 2 года назад

We have embraced a more intentional frugal lifestyle over the last few years as with everything that’s gone on it made what matters in life much clearer. I love the outdoors which does require spending money on equipment and clothing. I don’t mind paying more for sustainable, repairable clothing and footwear, brands like Vivobarefoot resole walking boots for a reasonable cost which works out cheaper than buying a new pair each year. Clothing brands like Paramo and Alpkit offer repair services. We’ve been batch cooking and freezing meals, enjoying our local area more than driving to national parks and getting into foraging, free food tastes amazing. I know there are many people in unavoidable difficult financial positions but I also feel many of the people now struggling, who earn good salaries are often a victim of lifestyle inflation and living beyond their means for several years, prioritising cars, bigger houses, holidays before building an emergency fund to weather situations like we’re facing. Hope that doesn’t sound too pithy, and truly hope the government here in the UK do some to ease the pressure on those feeling it most.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment! It sounds like you are living really intentionally, which is wonderful 😊💚

@marywall5262 Месяц назад

This episode has so much genuine caring about your viewers well being. I felt like a very wise good friend was talking to me from her heart. Thank you so much for the warmth and genuineness of your words.

@melaniehealy7230 2 года назад

I have been watching your videos before bed & they bring me such comfort in helping me because my anxiety seems to increase before (because I start worrying ). Your videos are special and I enjoy them so much.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Aw I'm so glad to hear that 😊💚

@melaniehealy7230 Год назад

@@hippyhighlandliving Hi Molly, thank you for your reply! Have a wonderful week💟

@LibbyWithnall 2 года назад

How I wish I'd known about minimalism 20-30 years ago. It was just something I didn't know was even an option. But better late than never I guess. Always enjoy the scenes you capture on your camera.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Never too late :)

@justalittleless4610 2 года назад

Hi Molly, just found your channel a few days ago and love your content. I've been on a minimalist journey for over 10 years which enabled me to retire early 2 years ago from teaching. Your channel is different to all the other minimalist and slow living channels that I've been watching. Your authenticity shines through and the footage of your beautiful location is very soothing to watch. Thanks for sharing your minimalist approach to spending in this video 🙏🐾🥾

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment! I'm so glad you enjoy my content and amazing to hear what minimalism has given you 😊💚

@elizabethkelly9039 2 года назад

I recently retired and reduced my monthly available cash by more than half. I has been an interesting process to reduce my spending and try not to worry. I plan meals carefully based on what is on sale for the week and any leftover produce I dehydrate so that it doesn't go to waste. I have also started to work on repurposing items I no longer use, especially not throwing something out but repairing or altering for different use. It has been a fun creative process that keeps me busy.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Good for you! Its surprising how creative we can be when tested 😊💚

@davefischer2344 2 года назад

Whatever your immediate needs are, also having a cushion to save time, getting out of a bad situation, and survival money is the money you really need.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Agreed!

@koragindo 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I live in Poland and I'm a sole trader (which currently isn't easy). For some time now I've been terrified how much money I spend only on bills, taxes, rent etc. I never buy a lot of clothes, but thanks to you I'm now looking for good quality and what I actually need instead of buying something cheap in a mall and often not even wearing it. And I really want to try a minimalist wardrobe. Also, just wanted to say that I've started to watch your videos about two weeks ago and honestly they are my escape from the world. I grew up close to nature and now I live in a city and I'm exhausted. Content you create is really interesting, honest and beautiful. And I love your dog! 😀So thank you Molly! 😊❤

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Aw thank you for such a lovely comment! I'm so glad I bring you a little peace and best of luck with your minimalist wardrobe 😊💚

@stanislav2715 2 года назад

I'm from Poland as well and can admit that prices here go up dramatically but nevertheless we have to cope with a such tough time leading a minimalizm, it's possible and even easy but it depends on our own will by rejecting not needed stuff. :)

@andeebee2530 2 года назад

Such a beautiful place you live, thank you for sharing your beautiful nature with us. I love your intentional living and spending message. Oh and I’m going to try those banana and peanut butter cookies tomorrow.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you! Oh you should, they're lovely 😊💚

@lauracavanagh1999 2 года назад

Afternoony. New to your channel. Loving your content - Thank you for sharing. I dream of escaping to the highlands, losing myself in the wilderness! We are a family of 5. Though far from living a minimalist life, we have made many positive changes to our living & spending. Far more mindful in our doing & being. We make the best of all we have & our life is so much richer for it! Wishing you a lovely day & I look forward to your next video xx

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you such much for your lovely comment! I'm one of 4 kids so I can understand! 😊💚

@scottishbeautyandspaguide 2 года назад

Great video and very inspiring. I love Boho Beautiful as well. Definitely focusing more on a minimalist lifestyle now. I totally relate to you spending more on clothes for better quality to avoid Fast Fashion. I did the same. I prefer to shop locally supporting the independent shops on my high street for food to keep them in business too. I also joined my local library last week and am enjoying books from there. Thank you for sharing this video and tips on how you manage your money with the changes to our bills/outgoings in Scotland.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌿💕

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes I joined the library this year and it was one of the best decisions I've made 😊💚

@peter_roth_8812 2 года назад

I'm not so sure whether you can escape the system just move in a tiny house in Scotland. Everyone needs a regular income or social benefits to pay for one's essentiels. The mininalistic path is steep and is paired with a good portion of uncertainty. But hey, best luck on your way!

@Anita-rq9ev 2 года назад

Hello Molly. Good topic. I also try to buy less things, as it doesn't make me happy. Of course we all need basic stuff, but these days I rather try to invest once in a while in experiences than material things. Having said that you mentioned that everybody has their own needs and comes from another (financial or family) background and has to decide on what to spend money, especially now when everything got more expensive and I agree. Best wishes 🙏

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you enjoyed! Sounds like you're making some really intentional spending decisions :)

@LittleSteamMrs 2 года назад

I'm so pleased I found your channel. Your videos are so calming and inspiring. Subscribed and found your blog. Thanks for sharing! xx

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you for your support! 😊💚

@cathylynnpietranton 2 года назад

Hello Molly thank you for sharing your day and your thoughts on being more intentional with money. We too try to be more intentional about our spending. 🙂🧡💚

@stanislav2715 2 года назад

I'm in awe of your style of life and would say that you are doing a great job by releasing a burden in terms of additional workload, mortgage and so on. You are a great example for many people how to find a harmony in our own life! Thank you for such incredible steps and prompting :)

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your comment 😊💚

@hana.iridiani 2 года назад

I just love your talks! So pleasant and comforting. Thank you for sharing.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊💚

@Billyboy571 2 года назад

Having just found your channel(and subscribed) I just wanted to comment on how much I’m loving your content. We tried to make the move to an off grid lifestyle up on the West Coast during 20/21, unfortunately plans fell apart(unavoidable), hopefully we’ll find the resolve for another attempt, keep up the great content!👍

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Aw thank you! I wish you the best of luck with your journey 😊💚

@Billyboy571 2 года назад

@@hippyhighlandliving Thank you🙏

@XeniaSketchbookPages 2 года назад

Thanks for the book advice. Definitely going to read it 🙂 This year I grew vegetables and herbs in my garden and it helped me save a little ammount of. I am already planning what to plant next year🌿

@dazives8340 2 года назад

Great video, absolutely love the thought around buy for happiness not social expectations. I think now more than ever people need to be comfortable with discussing money. I had an awful relationship with it until recently where I reflected, amazing lifestyle choice, it’s one I am looking to follow ie tiny and minimal. Keep up the good works guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊

@pascale6560 2 года назад

Bonjour Molly. 🙏🏻 Je vis près de Paris. J’ai découvert ta chaîne il y a peu de temps et je regarde peu à peu toutes tes vidéos. J’y apprends beaucoup, et j’y découvre de magnifiques paysages. Cela améliore aussi mon anglais car j’arrive bien à te comprendre. Comme toi je réduis mon train de vie, on vit dans un petit appartement, et c’est un réel soulagement et un grand bonheur de se satisfaire de peu et de ne pas avoir de crédit. Merci pour ton partage.

@henryhoney956 2 года назад

Hi Molly. I love you content and you as a person. My dream is too move to Scotland one day. 🙏💜 keep up the good work. Xx

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you! 😊💚

@LineUpTheStars Год назад

This is such an important question, I love that you are bringing attention to it. Instead of the goal always being more, more, more, thinking about how much we actually need to survive and thrive is so much more realistic. This approach to minimalism instead of how little you can have is probably more sustainable for most people too 😅

@hippyhighlandliving Год назад

Thank you for your comment! I'm really glad you enjoyed 😊💚

@jackieives4535 2 года назад

Hi Molly, thank you as always. It is so easy now to lose track of finances with subscriptions and peer pressure to have the best/ latest so we now need to get your message out there. I'm always reviewing my outgoings and encourage my 24 year old son to do the same. Have a good week 💖

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you lovely 😊💚

@isabelherrera8647 2 года назад

Molly, I love your hair 🧡🍁 I'm trying very hard to be a minimalist for the last few year and, I'm still in progress ...not easy but, getting there!!

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you! Best of luck with your journey, I'm sure you're going great :)

@andreachumley2247 Год назад

Wow! I am so thankful I found your Channel! I think you are a beautiful soul, and I am delighted to indulge in more of your content! Blessed Be!

@hippyhighlandliving Год назад

Thank you! I'm so happy to have you here 💚

@jennydawson1281 2 года назад

I still feel you are priveleged to be able to make the choices you have .For many in low wage jobs and with high rent and prepayment metres for gas and electric they just do not have a choice .I count myself as being privileged that have security but work with many families who simply will never be able to make a choice .

@miss88keys7 Год назад

I feel like we would be best friends in real life ❤ you’re such a cool person

@pandrew3146 2 года назад

Good on you, I agree with you about living mindfully and simply.. I love my life just like you. Love and blessings Philippa Australia

@MadalinaAntonia 2 года назад

Imagine living with £350/month with UK prices for food, clothing, petrol etc. This is Romania. In the UK, even with the medium salary I can afford a car, a house to let, food without worries. That's why I ♥️ UK and that's why more than 1 million Romanians live in the Kingdom.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you for your insight. I completely appreciate and value the experience of others on this topic 🙏💚

@hebulanebula Год назад

Your homeland is gorgeous ❤ I’d be curious how living tiny, with a partner and a dog would be . My friend just purchased a tiny home, but hasn’t moved in yet . I spend most my money on cleaning supplies , and paper products. Plus I have a college loan hanging over my head , so I do need a full time job. Im purging my house all the time it seems. I feel like I live pretty minimal , but would like to be better at it.

@persephone213 Год назад

I 💖 Boho Beautiful, too! I also have their app and think it’s very affordable for what you get. I don’t currently have a tiny house but am super interested in them and try to generally live a minimalist lifestyle.

@purrsephone2904 2 года назад

I've a similar outlook. You have the most beautiful hair. Thank you. 🍁

@daisyrowaro44 Год назад

Great video. Lovely to have discovered your channel.

@hippyhighlandliving Год назад

Thank you!

@charlottecox9976 2 года назад

I love Boho Beautiful....they have helped to shift my perspective in life...great people, wonderful yoga 🧘‍♀️✨

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

I agree! 💚💚

@keiraLeeYuna 2 года назад

Olá Moly Eu moro no Brasil. Vídeos como o seu me encantam, meu sonho é morar num campo de flores, vivendo uma vida simples. Obrigada 🌿🇧🇷⚘️

@charleysson9459 2 года назад

You're such a completely beautiful person,Molly :)

@emmaflack6986 Год назад

Thank you for this video...I am the same I like to be careful with my money...But...Amazon is my Downfall as I also live in the Highlands and it is sometimes difficult to get things...I have to Travel to Inverness so I am going to challenge myself and not buy anything on Amazon for a whole month...wish me luck 🙂

@hippyhighlandliving Год назад

Thats a good idea! I completely understand that the convenience is tempting! 💚

@Kelly-jk1nd Год назад

I just started watching your videos! Love them! Thank you

@hippyhighlandliving Год назад

Aw thank you! So happy to have you here 😊💚

@jessiemillard4704 2 года назад

Thanks Molly, really relevant topic! I’ve been trying to spend more mindfully for years, even more so in these current times. I’d be interested in any thoughts on pet food options, I have a small dog and want to move away from the more commercial brands, but other options seem so expensive! Lovely footage in the woods at the start by the way!

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thanks Jessie! I feed skye a mix of Iams biscuits and Lilys Kitchen meat/treats, but I agree its expensive! Making her own food myself is something I want to explore 😊

@gklJC 2 года назад

Good timely content. Excellent outdoor intro. Thanks for sharing.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you 😊💚

@bolonkinaanna Год назад

❤❤❤

@adysveggarden 2 года назад

I'm still not quite sure with your surroundings yet after watching your videos but you could grow more? square pots are quite cheap and you can then have them as a temporary raised bed to grow in, food you grow taste so much better than anything you buy.

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

I've only got a small garden space at present, but did grow some greens in pots this year and really enjoyed it 😊💚

@cherylT321 Год назад

I decided a long time ago that I didn’t want to have children. I have no regrets about that!

@hayleyrichardson3343 2 года назад

I wear cotton and pure wool clothes as I’m allergic to man made fibres xx

@carolburke9153 Год назад

Enough to save.

@Gary_Luke 2 года назад

Loved this Molly. 👍 Just found your channel and I'm now going to work my way through your previous vids. Are you from SW England by any chance, I thought I detected a bit of an "ooh arr" in your accent 😁

@hippyhighlandliving 2 года назад

Thank you! We've lived all over but think that's a south England accent mixing with Scots 😅