I Stopped Wasting Money & It Changed My Life | Minimalism + Saving Money

Minimalism has shaped my life is so many ways! What are some of the ways minimalism has changed your life or your views on life? Thanks for sharing your story!

My husband and I sold or gave away everything we owned. Then we moved to Hawaii. We are happy living as minimalist for one year now.

I went shopping with my mother for the first time in 40 years - she is 90. We went to Walmart for groceries. He car was at the mechanics so she needed me to drive her. She had a list. We went in. She knew where everything she wanted was. She got her stuff. She checked herself out. We were there for less than 10 minutes. She grew up during the depression and always knew how to handle money.

Every family has a person who breaks the chain of poverty. I hope you will be that person!!

That's exactly me, nowadays, after I retired over a year ago. I was a shop addict on luxury. Anywhere I go I came back with shopping bags. Not now anymore. I spend time to exercise, going out enjoy nature, cook my own meals because I fast daily and on diets so restaurants are no more an option. I love talking to people and travel. Now addict to the sun and Nature.

I watch several YouTube videos on how to trade in the stock market but haven't made any head start because they are either talking some gibberish or sharing their story of how they made it and I do not want to make mistakes by taking risks in my own hands

After seeing family members age or die and what happens to all their “ stuff” I started rethinking my ideas about stuff.. Seeing all the junk people had “ collected “ during their lives and how no one wanted what they had made me see how futile it is to keep buying things you dont use..Now when people ask me what I collect, I tell them ,” I collect money”.

It is never too late. — I am 65 years old and am just starting to adapt this lifestyle— I am learning change comes from inside out. Thank you for these videos. They really inspire me

It's nice when you can choose to be a minimalist or not to be a minimalist. It's absolutely different when you have to be a minimalist!!!

It’s unfortunate that Thrift stores have become so popular that they have increased their prices

It’s funny the older I get the less amount of stuff I want. I’m getting rid off stuff I no longer need or want and I don’t replace them. It feels good to have less and only keep the things I really love. I used to love shopping but now I rather garden or reorganize my home. I’m saving lots of money by not shopping on stuff I don’t need. I even make an effort to use all the food I buy and reinvent new dishes. I no longer go to malls or other stores to browse. I know just go grocery shopping and buy only the necessary items. It really feels great to have control of my life by just keeping busy on my garden and watching flowers grow and making my own compost. Minimalism is wonderful

Fact is that we need very little to survive and have good life, rest are desires that has no end.

I'm 62 years old and plan to retire in 5 years. For the first time in my life, I'm saving for retirement. I won't have much when I retire, but something is better than nothing, and it might support me for even 1 year, allowing me to delay social security until I turn 68. My plan is to hopefully have our mortgage paid off within 4-5 years, then most likely sell the house and purchase a small parcel of land and build a small house, possibly somewhere between 400 sq ft and 650 sq ft. That would enable us to live mostly debt free and support ourselves comfortably. I am in the process of getting rid of things that we don't use regularly. Downsize everything from kitchen items, to furniture, clothing etc. I want to simplify my life, live without financial worries and possibly even be able to travel some. I do have difficulty controlling my clothing purchases though, but I am working on it. I do enjoy the feeling of freedom when there are less objects in my home. It isn't something I can do overnight, but slowly and over time, I hope to succeed and live a much more purposeful and minimalistic lifestyle. I look forward to the day when my time will finally be my own, and I want to learn creative and active ways to spend that precious time. Thank you for this inspirational video.

Wow! I asked GOD for a sign this morning and your video pops up. You said exactly how I’ve been feeling lately without me knowing how to say it. I now know what changes I need to make in my life. Thanks for sharing.

My grandma said we have to change the brown paper at the bottom of every drawer in the house in spring. What was really happening is that drawer got cleaned out every year because things that were too small or worn out or not used didn’t get put back on the new fresh paper. I find that so interesting. Thanks for a great video. .

The best part is it is probably easier to keep the house clean! I want to do this.

I have been applying the principles of minimalism in my life for over 10 years now. I have saved all my work income and lived off of my dividends and interests payments for more than a decade. It has allowed me to retire in my mid fifties. I buy mostly what is required like clothing and food. More recently, I have put the emphasis on quality food. Because of the pandemic and rising cost of restaurant meals, we almost never go and eat out. Our home cooked food is so much better for way less money. We take long walks in the woods, long rides on our electric assisted bikes and we always bring a great lunch and find a quiet place to eat. I almost never go to a store other than a grocery store and Costco to buy food and replacement clothes. Life has never been that good. People I associate with have similar values.

I am from Asia and our culture taught us to SAVE for raining days and I appreciate it when I got older. I personally love shopping second hand clothes when I need to shop. Don't get me wrong. I love beautiful clothes and nice cars but I feel happier and have worry free life. Thanks for sharing your journey.

I am so guilty of buying for the sake of buying. I have been on minimalist journey since 2009. I don't buy myself much anymore. However we have a 3 yr old that I buy a lot for. The other day I took a large bag of donations into a store and they asked me to put them in the back. I had to walk through the store and I picked up 2 shirts I didn't need. I told myself to put them back. I used to buy for the sake of buying. Thanks for sharing

The changes that you have experienced and shared with us is what Islam teaches us.