why I'm NOT frugal (as a minimalist)

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Published 2023-10-24
I used to be someone who wasn’t very good with money. I spent every single penny I had on clutter that I * FOR THE MOST PART* didn’t need and ultimately ended up getting rid of. I was so concerned with “not having enough” that I overconsumed my way into both an excess of belongings and a scarcity of money.

But I’m not frugal.

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why I'm NOT frugal (as a minimalist)

Chapters:
00:00 my journey with minimalism & money
01:05 why I'm NOT frugal
01:41 thoughts about debt
02:18 healing your ideas about money
03:41 level up your clothing
06:24 level up your food
06:56 travel & experiences
07:29 investing in YOU
07:35 therapy & mental health, self-worth
07:50 our external environment affects our internal environment
08:20 what's next after you begin minimalism
09:59 outtakes

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All Comments (21)
  • @angelamelum4304
    Love the “living this life on debt and payments is not freedom.”
  • @haleymakarov1655
    I was the girl buying all the clearance items. Getting the “most” for my money even if I didn’t totally love the clothes or things I was buying. Then feeling like my home was overcrowded with average things that didn’t bring me much joy. Well years later I’m simply suffocating under all the stressful stuff that fills our tiny home with baby #6 coming in a few weeks. I found your videos this spring and my “spring cleaning” has been going on all summer into fall! My mindset has shifted so much and I’ve donated and thrown out piles and piles of stuff! I’m breathing a little easier and the kids and my husband have all gotten on board too! There’s more to do in our home but I’m so thankful for all these videos you’ve made to help lead me on this beautiful journey to minimalism and slow living. I’m half way through reading The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker! Just thank you.
  • @pinkhope84
    In Germany we have a saying, if you buy cheap, you buy it twice.
  • @anitas5817
    Interestingly, what you said about emptying your life of all types of clutter and feeling the emptiness really struck a chord with me. I recently retired and I’m feeling that emptiness, and letting that process happen feels calming and good. I don’t know what my future will develop into, but this calm quiet feels like giving my authentic self a chance to be heard.
  • @loganrenggli2871
    I love this!! I’ve learned my love language is feeding my family and having a home full of good food. I’ve budgeted for once a month costco trip and stocking up on essentials and love having the opportunity to do that because of my budgeting and staying within my means (only recently!!) it’s been a slow process!
  • @xo.adriana
    Thank you for normalizing this kind of lifestyle. ❤
  • @Kay-lt3wx
    I'm in tears. This was exactly what I needed to hear. I'm going to beeeeeeg my husband to get me your course for my birthday. I have a condition called Lichens Sclerosis and I feel like it's robbed my womanhood. I want to live life to the fullest but constantly live with guilt and scrambling to figure out who I am so I can be the best wife and mother to my two little ones. I'm feeling very confused and lost. I do have confidence in the Lord though and I feel like He lead me to your channel. Thank you for this video and all the others. I have watched them all multiple times.
  • @Kitty.Nocturne
    I just moved and I’m doing a deep purge of a lot of stuff I’ve been accumulating over the years. It’s nice to walk out in my garage and see the walls and floor and not stacks of boxes and bins. I always thrift and buy second hand but I love your point about buying quality new items because your worth it! Especially the food!
  • @TheMennomilist
    I relate a lot. It was nice to see a new video up!! I watched it twice to listen extra carefully. I totally like releasing things. It is so wonderful to do.
  • @katherineperson
    Yes!!! This so resonates with me. Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your thoughts, experiences, and practices around money. ❤
  • @IsabelleMoegelin
    This feels like it comes 100% out of my current brain! Doing exactly this shift right now and realizing how wonderful I can feel. Thanks for the inspiration and you go woman! ❤
  • @marykitchens7976
    So good to hear your voice again, Madisun. Always calms me right down. I have been really struggling and do not have a home for myself right now. I was very much in love with my last home but because it needed work and my landlord was not going to keep it up I decided to leave. Life took an unexpected turn and I have been living with family members for over two years now after developing chemical sensitivities from buying a brand new home. It’s been a wild ride. Heartbreaking. I could really use some prayers that I will find the perfect home that I can call my own again soon. One that I feel healthy in. I always always look forward to your videos. It’s bittersweet but they make me happy and hopeful for the future.
  • Thank you so much for talking us through this. It was very clarifying. Especially growing up in a family that being frugal was so highly praised. It still feels hard for me to buy really nice clothes and not feel guilty about it. I'm so grateful for you and the way your journey is helping mine. I really like your shirt. Would you be up for sharing where you got it?
  • @HalieRamsey
    I love all the ways you aren’t frugal, I relate to them for sure! I got rid of 90% of the things I owned almost a decade ago and wow did it change my life! I love what you’re sharing, I’m continuing to learn from you!
  • @AM-bm2xw
    This was powerful, thanks Maddie... I think I need to watch it again!
  • @amberdonnelly735
    Your videos are always inspiring! Thanks you for the reminders of what’s important.
  • @alenadesade
    Thank you so much for this video 🥹 I needed that
  • I used to be frugal, but I now say I am a intentional spender. I no longer buy things just cause they are on sale, but decide to invest in quality where it makes sense. I appreciate the message.
  • @user-dz3rn7jo2s
    Thank you for your wonderful words and amazing work Madi!🧡 This summer I quit my well-paid job for the sake of a simpler, deeply satisfying life. Thanks for empowering us women to take these important, life-changing steps!🙏🏼 Warm hugs from Germany to you!
  • @sarahchavez2385
    Yay a new video!! Thank you for your wisdom ❤❤ sending love!