As a whole, minimalism means having and spending the least amount you can and still feeling at peace. Being intentional with what you decide to spend your money on and how you spend that money will keep more in your pocket and allow you to invest in different areas of your life.
When you’re first starting on a journey to minimalism, decluttering and purging is a huge step. Getting rid of things you don’t need, don’t like, and don’t use is a necessary step in getting to a point where you can breathe.
Don’t just buy it because you like it. Buy it because it suits a purpose. Consider whether or not it has a place in your space. Can you get by without it or is it replacing something that you don’t really love?
Put some thought into each and every purchase. If it doesn’t fit, save your money.
Consider minimalism within your expenses. Do you need all those streaming services or is 3 enough? If you have 3 streaming services, do you need cable?Subscription services and boxes are easy to sign up for and many will just forget to unsubscribe even though they aren’t really interested in the products anymore.
This one-time investment will cost a little upfront but will save you money over and over. Gone are the days when you would add ziplock bags or throw away plastic containers to your shopping cart.