**Minimalist life: These 5 "don't buy" consumption concepts have saved me a lot of money! **
**Minimalist life: These 5 "don't buy" consumption concepts have saved me a lot of money!
When society promotes "buy, buy, buy" consumerism, I chose a different path – minimalism.
Not only has it made my life easier, but it has also helped me save a lot of money!
Here are my list of 5 "don't-buy" tips that I hope will also help you become financially wealthy.
First of all, don't buy influencer props.
Internet celebrities, like all kinds of "fairy products", are undoubtedly two very powerful existences that attract money.
Obviously, an eyebrow pencil is a lot of a few dollars, but once it is placed on various altars, it will multiply tenfold.
In fact, there is no substantial change in these things, just like diamonds, it is just an IQ tax that is harvested by various companies.
At the end of the day, these influencers are just taking advantage of our vanity.
By creating a sense of scarcity and high-end, it stimulates the public's desire to buy.
So I chose to steer clear of this IQ tax product instead of making a leek.
2.Don't buy anything that will increase your workload.
Less is more" is the principle of my minimalist life.
So I only buy things that are practical, simple, and easy to care for.
On the contrary, I never buy anything that requires extra time and effort.
Because they not only add to the burden of my life, but also consume my precious time.
I remember when I was a kid, we had an expensive leather sofa at home.
Because it needs to be cleaned with oil regularly, we don't have to worry less.
Then I got scratched by a cat.
I was spoiled and not being taken care of so well, which made me realize that it wasn't a worthwhile investment.
Nowadays, my sofas are made of easy-to-clean solid wood or fabric.
I also choose a simple and generous style for all the furniture, which can be assured and easy to use.
Not burdening things is my credo now.
3.Don't buy something that doesn't suit your style.
There is a dizzying variety of products on the market, but I only choose to buy ones that suit my style.
I used to be easily caught up in the packaging of all kinds of goods**.
But once I bought it home, I couldn't get along with it, and in the end I could only get into the cabinet awkwardly.
Later, I realized that my aesthetic and style are not easily influenced by the product.
So now, before I go shopping, I ask myself a few questions:
Does this match my aesthetic?
Does it fit my overall style?
When I look at it, does it resonate with beauty?
I usually only make the last payment if I answer yes to all of these questions.
As a result, I love every piece of clothing in my closet, and there is less disharmony in my life.
Choosing the right product for me is the bottom line of every purchase decision I make.
4.Don't buy something that's cheap or discounted.
Many people enjoy a wide variety of ** activities, but I avoid them.
Because behind the discount usually means a decrease in quality.
I firmly believe that quality and materials are more important than quantity, so I rarely choose low-grade goods to save money.
That's my philosophy of consumption.
Of course, I'm not talking about the pursuit of luxury goods and famous brands.
For me, good workmanship and durable materials are worth the investment.
Even if it's not cheap, as long as it can accompany me for decades, it's a good choice to rely on.
So many of my daily necessities have been used for a long time, and the quality is still the same.
Every penny paid to enjoy the good life is worth it.
Don't be forced to spend money.
Many people's consumption decisions are based on the so-called fear of missing out, the herd effect.
As soon as everyone around them is shopping, they panic because they miss out.
I was afraid that if I didn't follow the "trend", I would be isolated and choose to blindly follow.
I choose to think outside the box.
I ask myself a few questions: Do I really need or like it?
How will I enrich my life with it?
Is it cost-effective?
If I have vague answers to these questions, then I understand that this thing does not really fall within the scope of my needs, and is purely influenced by external circumstances.