After 3 years of minimalist saving, my consumption outlook has changed dramatically!
I still remember when I just graduated from college, at that time, my monthly salary was only 3,000 yuan, and I had to pay rent every month.
Living in a first-tier city, it costs money to eat, drink and have fun every day, and from that time on, I began to save money minimalist.
Looking back on the past three years of saving, in addition to the necessary rent and money for food, clothing, housing and transportation, I have spent less and less money on other aspects.
Next, I would like to share what changes have taken place in my consumption outlook since I started a minimalist lifestyle.
1. No longer buy Internet celebrity models
In the past, I was always attracted by popular recommendations on the Internet and followed the trend to buy various influencer products. After I bought it, I didn't use it often, and over time, I put it there to take up space and waste money.
Nowadays, I prefer to choose classic and functional items that not only stand the test of time, but also really meet my needs.
In fact, we ourselves are well aware that influencer products are not only of poor quality, but also easily outdated, so there is no need to buy them in order to follow the trend.
2. Do not buy items with similar functions
I often buy multiple similar products because an item has a slightly different function. For example, air fryers and ovens, soymilk machines and wall breakers, their functions are all similar.
But in order to pursue different functions, I bought a lot of small household appliances and put them at home, and it was difficult for me to use them once a month.
So, when I buy things in the future, I will carefully consider the function and purpose of each item to make sure that I only keep the items that I really need and cannot be replaced.
3. Don't buy items that don't fit your style
Everyone's aesthetic and style is unique, and blindly pursuing items that others think are good or trendy will only make me lose myself.
My height is only 1.5 meters, and every time I see a beautiful trench coat when I go shopping, I can't help but buy it, but after I buy it, I don't wear it often, and short people will only look shorter when they wear a trench coat.
Whether it is clothes or other products, we must buy what suits us, and it is a waste to buy it home if it is not suitable for our personal style.
4. Don't buy cheap clothes that are on sale
Although discounted clothes are cheap, they are often of poor quality, not durable, and can be deformed or damaged after a few wears.
Last year, I bought a cotton suit for 300 yuan, and after washing it twice in the washing machine, the cotton suit began to fall off, and all the cotton in it was mixed together, so that I could no longer wear it.
After this incident, instead of buying a good quality dress at once, I stopped being greedy for cheap clothes.
Expensive clothes not only enhance our image, but are also comfortable to wear.
5. Don't place an order impulsively
Whether it is a shopping mall or a mobile APP, the advertisements that can be seen everywhere always induce us to buy all kinds of new products and trendy items.
In the past, as long as you looked at something, you would buy it without blinking your eyes.
Now I am less impulsive, I make decisions based on my needs and budget, and I am no longer swayed by outside voices.
Girls must remember that they must not buy things when they are in a bad mood, otherwise they will regret it after they wake up, impulsiveness is the devil, and there is some truth in this sentence.
After saving money for 3 years, I found that whether a person lives well or not is not determined by material things.
I also deeply realized the importance of rational consumption.
Finally, I also hope that everyone will not blindly pursue material satisfaction, but pay more attention to inner peace and satisfaction.
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