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  • čas přidán 26. 09. 2023
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  • @lului1456
    @lului1456 Před 6 měsíci +41

    watching every video on this concept to convince myself AND MY SUBCONSCIOUS that i don’y need to be spending all this money 😅

    • @SpirituallyGs
      @SpirituallyGs Před měsícem

      I’m about to do my first no spend month this June ! How was your experience?

  • @confessionsofajadedoptimist
    @confessionsofajadedoptimist Před 9 měsíci +55

    Yes it is okay to unsubscribe ,hit that not interested button or don't recommend button. I want to support but protecting my peace comes 1st

  • @victoria9663
    @victoria9663 Před 7 měsíci +35

    I like this a lot! I was thinking the other day about how marketing is so similar to an abusive relationship, where someone else is trying SO hard to manipulate you into giving up something you have (money). I agree with what you said at the 4 minute mark - there's nothing wrong at all with buying new things as long as YOU are the one making the decision consciously, and you're not being manipulated or lulled into making a decision without thinking.

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 6 měsíci +1

      such an apt analogy

  • @nataliegardner2551
    @nataliegardner2551 Před 5 měsíci +9

    This video was so relatable for me! Thank you for reminding me that failures are ok, and not feeling like I’m the only one who commits to a low-buy, only to mindlessly buy something! 😂

  • @mossymindful
    @mossymindful Před 6 měsíci +7

    And to answer your "did I fail?" Question I provide this quote I saw today!
    "If you attempt anything meaningful in your life, you will fail, guaranteed. The question is, will you quit?"
    Success is not the absence of failure or mistakes. Failure is PART OF reaching for success. Have a great day!

  • @emilytruman7318
    @emilytruman7318 Před 5 měsíci +13

    I relate to so many of your triggers!! This was super validating to hear your perspective. I was also searching for more bipoc creators to learn from bc literally 90% of “no spend low spend” content is made by wealthy white women. I’m so glad I found your acct!

  • @J_Summer69
    @J_Summer69 Před 9 měsíci +28

    You succeeded. I need to try something similar. Since the pandemic my online shopping has increased significantly and I struggled to stop. Even as I click ‘submit order’ my inner voice is saying do I really need this…

    • @TheTjoy910
      @TheTjoy910 Před 9 měsíci

      Me too!! 🙃🥲😫

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci +2

      I realized that the ways I coped during the pandemic need to be unlearned now that we're outside in full force again

  • @gemnilocs
    @gemnilocs Před 5 měsíci +10

    Happy to have found this video…I’m currently on a no spend and boy it’s been interesting so far..before I spent money on books, bags, accessories, and more stuff.
    Also I am a huge fan of Snoopy and love your sweatshirt!!!

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @2FrenchiesItsCrazyAllTheTime
    @2FrenchiesItsCrazyAllTheTime Před 2 měsíci +1

    You are not alone in capsule wardrobes being a path to secret spending. I realized that I am ten times more likely to go on a buying binge if I’m focus on trying to build a capsule wardrobe

  • @MelissaAdams-Wade
    @MelissaAdams-Wade Před 6 měsíci +12

    I love how you discovered yourself through your low buy. I’m starting a low buy in 2024 but have been in the mindset of a low buy since August. I’m excited to see where it takes me.

  • @starmaxx4
    @starmaxx4 Před 9 měsíci +12

    This video came right on time! “Impulsive” is my middle name 🤦🏾‍♀️.. you did amazing! 🥰💙

  • @ElaineWill131
    @ElaineWill131 Před 9 měsíci +16

    I needed to be reminded of this soooo bad! lol My impulsive shopping was definitely out of control this summer and I lost focus of my long term goals for saving towards my relocation plans. Getting back on track as we speak. Thanks Achia 👍🏾👍🏾

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci

      I totally understand veering off the path you set for yourself. This definitely helped me get on track with saving my One Month Fund.

  • @tireshekastewart913
    @tireshekastewart913 Před 9 měsíci +5

    And on cue, the Ulta & Temu ads play 😂😂😂. I really enjoyed this content. Yes, you succeeded. For one, the goal was not deprivation. Two, you gained wisdom and introspection even in the "oops" realizations. Additionally, sharing the oops heightens your accountability moving forward. truly appreciate your methodical approach instead of just saying, "I on a no buy" in general and without a measurable plan of action. Thank you for sharing jewels that I will certainly apply, such as the unfollowing/unsubscribing from traps & triggers in the forms of hauls, under 40, and other advertisements. I can always depend on you for practicality 💯💪🏾🤓

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much! Your comment drove home the main point of this exercise. Thanks for the reminder that perfection is not required.

  • @takethatshushu
    @takethatshushu Před 6 měsíci +3

    I don’t think purchasing a few items makes it a failed attempt. I really think that completely cutting yourself off is a mistake.
    The best thing I’ve ever done is unsubscribe from all the emails and turn off app notifications!
    Well done ❤

  • @1409musiclover
    @1409musiclover Před 9 měsíci +10

    No I definitely feel this. I'm definitely getting more intentional about what I buy. "Will I actually use or wear this? Do I actually like this or is it just because it's cheap or on sale? Can I plan out a new outfit immediately with this item?" If I hesitate or can't answer these questions, then I won't get it.

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci

      Great self accountability system

  • @alexandrapoole997
    @alexandrapoole997 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This video was SO helpful, frank, down to earth. Excited to do a low buy month.

  • @salimatasore3735
    @salimatasore3735 Před 9 měsíci +8

    I don't think you failed at all. You may have not reached all you expectations but you put in the effort and disciplined yourself! This video is very important to me because it made me realize my bad spending habits and how i lie to myself so i can purchase more and more things.

  • @shellyg202
    @shellyg202 Před 7 měsíci +4

    You 100% succeeded. One item a month, you rocked it. I've been doing low spends but books are my downfall as well. You have a TBR shelf. I have a TBR closet. Thankfully 90% thrifted. After the holidays I plan on a no spent. Definitely will have enough reading material. 🤞😉😊

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 6 měsíci +1

      😂 I will never judge a fellow book lover

  • @bellesourire514
    @bellesourire514 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I started going to the library for books!

  • @dravonwalker2352
    @dravonwalker2352 Před 6 měsíci

    This was really inspiring and insightful! Thank you very much for putting this out there.

  • @vi4543
    @vi4543 Před 2 měsíci

    Honest , to the point and absolutely lovely ! Amazing video

  • @hellolexinphx
    @hellolexinphx Před 6 měsíci +2

    I love that you posted about this! Clearly I am a little late but I have been interested in doing a No Spend/Low Spend year to deal with some on my impulse buying or spending to "fix my problems"

  • @Meloyadina
    @Meloyadina Před 9 měsíci +3

    You definitely succeeded💯, especially because you now know your triggers. My issue has been subscriptions to so many things... I just started going through them all and seeing what is actually necessary & getting rid of those that aren't.

    • @confessionsofajadedoptimist
      @confessionsofajadedoptimist Před 9 měsíci +1

      yes everything is a subscription nowadays. I was looking at that 8 sleep thing that all the influencers are talking about and it is an subscription service too. The base price was like $3000 and if you want the thing to work you have to pay another $25 to get is to work smdh. These brands keep trying.

  • @TheTjoy910
    @TheTjoy910 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thank you! I'm doing the same thing starting today. I have everything I need for myself for at LEAST a month, so I'll start there and extend to 3 months as it is feasible. My boyfriend said he would do the same thing. No buying for ourselves for 1-3 months.

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci

      Smart! That 's what I did. I started with 30 days and realized that I could and should keep going. Y'all got this!

  • @carolalvarez3925
    @carolalvarez3925 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I loved this video . I am a senior and love fashion. I have much more than enough for my simple retired lifestyle. I am addicted to fashion and influencers. I actually stopped a holiday movie last night- " Holiday in Handcuffs" because I loved the cable knit sweater like zippered hoodies that the mom character was wearing , to google them. I tried for about 10 minutes, gave up and went back to finish the movie. Have to stop my clothes cravings.

  • @Tracer3
    @Tracer3 Před 11 dny

    You keep going. Ty for your honesty, I resonated with what you said.

  • @tangybrandford8475
    @tangybrandford8475 Před 9 měsíci

    Omg….. I needed this video. Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @acestarone
    @acestarone Před 6 měsíci

    this is such an important video. thank you

  • @ellacsarno411
    @ellacsarno411 Před měsícem

    ah i loved this video so much. thanks for the honesty! I'm doing a replacements-only no-buy year, and I also bought stuff three times now without even stopping to think. the capsule wardrobe lie is so so so accurate too. and I really wanted to hug you when you said that the expenses on experiences are what keep us from being lonely - so so true! and such valuable insight. I buy all this stuff to make myself feel more perfect/"appropriate" and LOVABLE when in fact none of the stuff will ever love me back.

  • @emilycurci1429
    @emilycurci1429 Před měsícem

    I don’t think you failed at all! I think you learned so much from this experience, even the impulse purchases. And you gained so much awareness, therefore, you succeeded!

  • @Sobermama927
    @Sobermama927 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome and very inspiring video!!!!! Thank you 🎉

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 7 měsíci

      So glad you enjoyed it!

  • @sbyg4586
    @sbyg4586 Před 3 měsíci

    Came across your video today. Your honesty is inspiring. I need to reassess and realign my No/Low Buy Year habits. Thank you! 😊

  • @tigah457
    @tigah457 Před 9 měsíci

    Success! I need to follow your lead! Great video!

  • @jennifergoode437
    @jennifergoode437 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm encouraged! Good for you :)

  • @claireworld_
    @claireworld_ Před 20 dny +1

    Books is my thing too haha

  • @TheChocBeauty
    @TheChocBeauty Před 9 měsíci

    You learned and made changes!!! I found myself getting caught up and realized I had clothes from COVID which still had the tags on them. That was an eye opener for me and I made changes!!

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci

      It’s wild how much COVID continues to affect our lives

  • @eileenward5668
    @eileenward5668 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow! Thanks, I needed to hear that because it is just ridiculous how many clothes are in my closet, with tags on them.

  • @lisaroberts1729
    @lisaroberts1729 Před 4 měsíci

    All great advice

  • @rpierrelou
    @rpierrelou Před 9 měsíci

    Great video!

  • @aylalg
    @aylalg Před 9 měsíci

    imo, congratulations!!! you were highly successful!! You gained more clarity and joy (in parts thanks to noticing your 'mistakes')...

  • @ShaniceYanique
    @ShaniceYanique Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @pamelaforts5210
    @pamelaforts5210 Před 9 měsíci

    I needed to hear this. My birthday is coming up and I wish I could go stay in a hotel somewhere, but because of my impulse spending I won't be able to do that.

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci

      Good on you for recognizing limitations you unintentionally put on yourself

  • @HappyFeet216
    @HappyFeet216 Před 9 měsíci

    Great video

  • @candicemay
    @candicemay Před 19 dny

    I plan to do a no buy year in 2025 but I’m gonna stock up on essentials like laundry detergent, beauty/healthcare products to last for awhile so I don’t need to spend money besides food & bills

  • @flufftronable
    @flufftronable Před 20 dny

    The library is your friend.

  • @kimwieczorek1879
    @kimwieczorek1879 Před 6 měsíci +1

    ❤❤yay!!!!! No amazon. Me too

  • @ccnapoole
    @ccnapoole Před 9 měsíci

    I think you succeeded. I need to do this too. I've been influenced in the best way!

  • @WhatTheKink
    @WhatTheKink Před 9 měsíci

    I don’t even buy stuff and I loved this video!

  • @marleyhill34
    @marleyhill34 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I've been impulsive buying and impulsively binging social media and streaming. It's a hard habit to break after the breakdown my my marriage and mental health. I've given myself another goal to focus on now which involves building health and building wealth. If it's not contributing to my health or wealth why am I buying it/investing my time into it?

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sometimes you need a coping mechanism when going through very stressful moments in life, so don't forget to give yourself grace

  • @animatedmoi
    @animatedmoi Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love that Snoopy sweatshirt. Where from?
    I am so glad I found your channel through AfrickanHairGod. Life is different when you are 40+ so I appreciate a CZcamsr with substance.

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for sticking around! I bought the sweatshirt from Zara a year or two ago

  • @laurab4570
    @laurab4570 Před 6 měsíci

    Scythe is sooo good! Read that series 😊

  • @hocuspocus8433
    @hocuspocus8433 Před 2 měsíci

    The saved money can be put towards the mortgage ;)! WOW

  • @naomifreya1481
    @naomifreya1481 Před 6 měsíci +1

    You did not fail, you had a few mishaps, but look at all the stuff you did not buy...

  • @lemongeth
    @lemongeth Před 29 dny

    Ok I have to do this too 😭 starts June 2024

  • @NokulungaMacu-uq8qu
    @NokulungaMacu-uq8qu Před 2 měsíci

    I'm an impulsive buyer especially earrings perfumes and groceries for recipes 😢😢. I don't want that anymore 😊

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 2 měsíci

      I totally get you. I encourage you to learn your triggers so that you can start to actively decide when to purchase

  • @carmendevine7244
    @carmendevine7244 Před měsícem

    There's a beautiful children's book called Ox Cart Man about a colonial farmer going to the market annually, he brought home a pot for his wife, a needle for his daughter, a knife for his son, and a pound of peppermint candy. I love reading it, I'd like to live it..

  • @IAmPhasion
    @IAmPhasion Před 3 měsíci

    I love this video. The influencer community is getting wack lol especially when you grow up and value money, I don’t even call myself a influencer anymore but just a content creator because I don’t want to keep influencing people to spend their hard earned money.

  • @chellwilliams9898
    @chellwilliams9898 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I live this way anyway because I have a mortgage and student loans. I can go a few years without buying clothes. I don’t drink or smoke. It actually amazes me that people shop as much as they do. If my clothes fit me, why buy more? I don’t get my hair or nails done either. I don’t buy jewelry either. I watch TikTok for entertainment. Social media is entertainment for me.

  • @ireneroy8820
    @ireneroy8820 Před 2 měsíci

    I bought a book in 3 years and felt it was a waste of

  • @pameladavis895
    @pameladavis895 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Your tax $$$ support libraries. I stopped buying books a long time ago when I came to this reality!

  • @autobotdiva9268
    @autobotdiva9268 Před 6 měsíci

    so what did your friends and family think? so common for family do side eye you while you gain a fat retirement/bank account and their drowining.
    everytime i hear capsule wardrobe, lol.....that was a store called casual corner back in the day for the modern 80'-902s working woman.

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I didn't tell them and they didn't notice

  • @sagraphicsofficial
    @sagraphicsofficial Před 9 měsíci

    Hello
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  • @katsea17
    @katsea17 Před 9 měsíci

    I unsubscribe from these ad emails then they wait a few months and start up all over again. Uggh

    • @ALove4Me
      @ALove4Me  Před 9 měsíci +1

      It's so frustrating! I know I unsubscribe and end up having to do so again and again.

  • @genboulay9831
    @genboulay9831 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video!