8 EASY Minimalist habits to start saving money 💰
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- Hi everyone! In this video, I mention 8 easy minimalist habits that has helped me to save money. Minimalism is about being more intentional and we can use this principle to guide us in our personal finance too. I hope you enjoy!
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When you buy something, you are not paying it with money. You are paying with the hours of life you had to spend earning that money."
Yes!! Love this quote so much. I felt every words of this. Thanks for sharing 😊
@@MalamaLife thank you 😊 I have no subscriber, that is exciting, who will be the first :😍
Love this!
@@awildandsimplelife well come , have a nice and lovely weekend.
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1. Determine your need
2. Sell what you don't need
3. Make a meal plan
4. Enjoy simplicity
5. Repair and take care
6. Research
7. Shop second hand
8. Remove temptations
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Thank you so much for this :)
I like shopping 2nd hand. Someone junk is somebody else's treasure
Content creators make money from ads and spend a lot of time making these videos and people might not watch them if you summarise in the comments.
Rebecca Naylor actually it makes people like me want to watch it even more because I become more interested in what is coming in the video
Shop second hand ❤
I love meal prepping and being a minimalist. Being a minimalist doesn’t mean you are cheap but you prioritize those that are bringing you the most value!
Yes 🙌 completely agree with you Joy! It's being smart and savvy with our hard earned money and i love it
One big way I save money is that I bought a Brita filter water bottle. I can fill it from anywhere, instant filtered water. When I thinned out my clothes, I rid myself of 75% of my clothes while helping in the community. Separating out clothes that still looked good from the ones that needed to be put in the rubbish bin or made into rags or rugs. I went to a laundromat, put the clothes through a wash, dry, then folded. I put them on a table inside with a sign that said "free". I saw posts online from people who live in my small town saying that they were so grateful to whoever gave away such nice clothes. Made me feel that I had done some good!
I just ordered a new bag online after watching this I cancelled my order. :) Because I already have a lot of bags nd I did not really need it.
Yay!!! makes me so happy to hear that. I always watch other CZcams creators to stay motivated on my goals and not purchase anything I might regret later :) Thank you for your comment
Well done 😊💪🏻
Good for you!
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We're proud of you!!
“What we truly deserve is a life free of dept and financial worries” that is so true Malama♥️
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The more mature you become, the simpler the mind becomes
I love that. I believe it ❤
Your voice is just soooo relaxing
Aww thank you so much Ruana :) so sweet of you
I was thinking the same thing… therapeutic … cheers from London
Right!
Nornally you can hear it from Western-born Asians
It really is.
“ Channeling our hard earned money on the things we value “ I love that
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When you said " what we deserve is life free of debt " im so touching. Well, i have house, car and other things, but im stress everyday thinking how to pay my monthly bill. Will take baby step to minimalize my life.. thank you for inspiring video
I felt this exact same way! Minimizing my life, I don't have to work to just pay my bills :) thank you so much for watching the video
This is what been doing all my life. Thanks God I sleep like a baby , no worries about money or anything else
The last couple
Of days I’ve literally watched about 10
Of your videos. I’m struggling with anxiety and just listening to you talk makes me feel so calm. I’m also beginning a minimalist journey. Last year I spent an embarrassing amount of money on things I didn’t need. I’m learning so much from you
Thank you so much for your sweet comment 🥰 that really means a lot to me!
Even I was struggling with anxiety...but after watching malama life videos...I feel so calm
Love that she mentioned that we should seek other alternatives instead of going straight to buying something new that might be overpriced and ineffective. Great advice overall and a good chance to support local small businesses.
Thank you so much for watching ❤🥰 there are so many resources out there to look for alternatives to save money and our environment!
I have a problem with impulse buying. I can totally relate with what you said about the things we buy to fill our space are the first things we get rid of. I’m inspired to clean out and sell some things. I feel that while it’s decluttering my space, symbolically it’ll declutter my life as well.
Watching this while planning to shift careers and go back home to Philippines. I've been working as an overseas Filipino worker for 6 years now and I'm just tired of chasing money all this time. I would like to live simplier and a more grateful life. Thank God I found your channel it has been very helpful and I found myself binge watching all of it. Thank you very much.
Hi @thefamishedpainter, nice to meet you! I chanced upon your profile banner and was wondering if you created those yourself? I love them and would love to buy a copy if possible. No worries if not :) Great artworks po!
Same! Been abroad for almost 4yrs and I don't wanna keep counting years here. Planning to shift career also that will sustain our needs while I'm with my family in the Philippines. So help me God. 🙏
Kinda realized that during my college years. I would always look forward to work abroad. When in fact, I could just be here in PH and be contented.
True decluttering, recycling, not buying things not necessary, and appreciate things you already have seems simple and helps us save money. Before i used to always go shopping after every pay check but since my mom died i was responsible for all the things in the house and there i learned to save, to budget and planned all. Organize the monthly bills and pick things with quality and practicality not just the cute looking stuff. And yes i also learned to talk to older people in the market and repair shops and you'll learn what our house really need and didn't need. I salute the mums out there their work is not easy, it's challenging and really hard at first.
That is amazing that you adjusted your lifestyle and learned all the responsibilities. I can only imagine how difficult it was. The older I get, I appreciate my parents so much more. Thank you for sharing
I’m slowly incorporating minimalist living. Something about not having a lot is so peaceful. My first step of action is getting rid of of all ads on my emails
It will feel so good getting rid of all the ads on the emails!
For me putting things I want in my cart and keeping it there for a few days make me realize how much things I really want at times yet after some time I actually realize they don't really matter and I actually don't want them anymore.
I love that! I have done this couple of times too, which really shows how much I buy on impulse. Thank you for sharing 🥰
My female colleagues at work spend 70-80% of their salary on makeup,clothes etc every month because their parents or siblings are paying their rent.whereas I am a minimalist and spend very less on clothes,makeup and I have my own house.But for them spending money means to show your richness.
everyone has their own definition of what it means to be rich, but I agree with your definition
From this day I will not spend hours and hours of my life working. I will try to live with less than 1K a month. Less to work and more to live. Just turned 30 last year. Life is wasted at work. Like someone commented, you are not shopping for it, you are working for it with hours from your life. No one is going to return your time... it's gone. I also banned traveling, too much money.
I know exactly what you mean. I used to want a full time job so badly so I could afford a abundant lifestyle, but I noticed that all of my hours were taken away. There is a balance to this, and that is what I'm seeking. Thanks for watching!
Yeah I love traveling and I used to fly or take the train or bus but to cut down I started road trips they are super fun much much cheaper and I get to see a lot more things which makes it worth it
something that honestly helps me is i have a journal and i keep track of everything i buy. Epecially when you work a low income job and you need to save for college, it really helps with keeping yourself in control
I think that's great! So simple and effective. Thanks for sharing ❤
I started doing this just 3 days ago and I think it's really good for you to stay on track and know how you spend your money!
I'm doing this at my phone notes
This was so calming, infromative and honest. Like I felt like I was at a spa as you were talking. 😌😂
Haha aww I love that! 😁❤ thank you so much for watching. More content like this coming up
Same here 😊 such a calming video
Made a substantial amount of money for the first time in my life recently and now I understand what my dad used to tell me about "simple living and an easier existence" 🙃😅
I will be coming back to this video again and again it seems 😆
I love the piano music in the background of your videos. So so soothing 🙏🏼
Thank you so much 😊 I am planning a Playlist on Spotify soon. Stay tuned
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I was going to buy a makeup that my favorite youtuber recommend because its 75% sale. Then as I was checking out my order, I remember that I do have a lot of makeup and I actually don’t need it. Then I saw your vid :) appreciate this videos! ❤️
I love that you took a moment to think about your purchase! I try to sleep on it and make my decision in the morning and it helps a lot too. Thanks so much for watching Hanha!
Saving money is very vital. Minimalism is very much required in present time. Ur way of suggesting things are very innovative. God has given u good vocal and an expressive eye. It's not vital to be a paragona beauty, one should have intellect and be specific what he or she wants from life. Eating home cooked food, only picking up stuff which is required. Extravagancy, show off will lead us to zero. Over all nice video.
I also think that minimalism is very important in our modern world. It teaches us to reconsider what is truly valuable in our lives. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Nowadays whenever i watch minimal life,i remember about my grand parents minimal life.they always said things consume energy so we should surrounded with less objects so we take more positive energy and things contain less energy
Im a minimalist too. I dont spend my money on what I want, rather on what I need only. I can focus more on my priorities.
Yes!! completely agree with you Melanie :) there are so many benefits to minimalism.
Meal prepping isn't just productive, it can be fun too! Some really great tips here!
You're right 😁 I think it's super fun and now we look forward to Sundays! Thanks for the comment
@Malama Life Hey. This is little world.
you two, are you follow me, 😊😊
have great weekend friends
You are on the right track.
What does each of us really need to live.
It is simple when you think about.
I would rather spend time on great food and great experiences.
I agree with you completely ❤️
I used to buy new clothes. Now I thrift my clothes and it makes me feel better, I always seek to thrift to not overconsume and it has helped me along the way ❤
This is so calming and soothing, I'm learning to be more minimalistic. My focus this year is to declutter and focus on buying quality items and not just buy something because it was on sale
Yes! Those sales are tempting but i always regret it. Thank you for watching 💕😊
The concept of 'Simple Living High Thinking ' is something that everyone should adopt! My Mom used to always talk about this during our school and college years! Thank you, Sophie, for being a trailblazer! Aloha!
Living a simple and minimalistic lifestyle, means living a stress free life, will create more personal time for meaningful things you really enjoy doing and you will learn to live a more fulfilling and satisfying life overall❤
Here in the third world people don't know about minimalism because we can't afford a lot of things haha. I use the minimalism philosophy to get rid of very old useless things we gather because of the fear of not knowing if we could buy that thing again
Nice video. Thank you. Yes, "repair and take care"! Minimalism + taking care of what we have and repairing = having a great, meaningful life that is good for the planet, our wallet/pocketbook and our lifestyles.
Yes exactly! Glad you agree 😁 thaks Daniel
Minimalism has helped me with my finances as well. I am working on paying off 100k of student loans (and sharing my journey on my channel) and minimalism has helped me so much with being intentional with my spending and finances. Great advice and tips, I follow all of these during my journey as well.
That's amazing! My husband recently paid off hid student loans before he turned 30 and we couldn't have done it if we weren't intentional about our spending. So cool that you are taking charge of your debt and that you are documenting it to share with others :)
Thanks for sharing! Love your voice and your motivation.
I used to be a shopaholic, wasting a lot of money to buy unnecessary items that made me overwhelming in my house. But now, I choose a simple life with habits as you mentioned above, I know what I need to do and enjoy every moment of life without spending more money.
I believe that happiness comes from simple things... I love minimalist life
Yes me too 🥰 It makes me appreciate the simple things
Minimalist here 🖐
When I have something important to buy I always check if there is a good second hand/used deals to lessen new paper prints, plastic coverings from new packagings.
I love that your doggy was mimicking you on the bed.
Plus what I notice is when we fix our own stuff and we make our own things it takes up that time that we were saying we were lonely and bored and gives us something to do and not only that we’re proud of it because I’m like I did this. Also I don’t know where you live but I can tell you I wanted a beach cruiser and got one and then I ended up selling it because it’s a lot of work I ended up getting a road bike and a mountain bike way better so don’t worry about that. On second hand if you have yard sales in your area there also so much fun one it’s cheaper to your helping someone else and don’t have to pay shipping and it’s also really nice because you get to talk to friendly people and you might even large something about the area or when you tell them that you’re free gold and they’ll tell you they’re frugal and then they’ll have ideas and then it’s so much fun because you get the exchange ideas
Fantastic advice Sophie. I have been buying most things pre owned and it has saved me thousands. Way better prices than any Black Friday deal could ever hope to reach. Your channel is very high quality, keep up the great work you’re doing.
Thank you so much Edward. I really appreciate your words. You are completely right! If I sit down to calculate all of my savings from second hand purchases, it would be better than any deal out there
I just realized watching your videos, I got 5 pairs of indoor clothes and I always get to wash them after 4 / 5 days. I just don't need extra clothes at all! Amazing! I just get a little worry for the everyday clothing I get to wear for my job but I believe I'm into less things... :) Less is hassle free and good to the eyes :)
I agree with you. Life has been less stressful with less to manage 🥰
You and my husband have turned me a maximalist into a minimalist! Still learning on how to keep myself on track! These videos definitely help!
❤️ thank you!
Thank you so much for your tips!
I found out about minimalism a few years ago (over CZcams) & I find it so satisfying to just have what's necessary for you. Then I told my best friend about minimalism & she was like "you'll never be a minimalist".. I must say I'm not close to being a minimalist but waaay closer than I was a few years ago & I've gotten rid of sooooo much stuff the past years.
I take baby steps but I believe some day I'll get to my goals.
No matter what other people say, listen to your heart and your gut feeling. We can do this!
(& your videos are very helpful to get and stay motivated ☺)
Absolutely love this, thank you so much! These days I am so overwhelmed and anxious about so many things, I feel like adapting a simpler lifestyle will definitely help me with these negative feelings!
Lots of love from Germany 💕
lots of love from Maui! Thanks for watching
This video is such a hit, Sophie! Congratulations on growing your community and inspiring more and more people. 🙏🏻💕
Aww thank you so much Dee. I always appreciate your lovely and supportive comments :) I am so excited that the community is growing!!
Hi feels so good to see ur video just puts me at ease. Getting rid of things not only creates space in the house but most importantly in the mind. I enjoy simplicity in life too. So thank you for sharing !
The tips you give and the simplicity of life you guy’s are leaving is something I’m looking for to doing some day, I’m tired of always trying to have more to keep up with the family or friends and having no time to actually enjoy things and enjoy life a little more. Thank you for your advice and tips 💚 stay safe and thank you 🙏🏼 for your wonderful video’s
Indeed simple adjustments in lifestyle go a long way!❤
Thanks for this information! Loved watching it.
I just found your channel and after the first video I subscribed. I love the calm and growing vibes I get. I'm a minimalist myself and I'm getting better every week. I'm glad I came upon this.
Thank you so much Sarah 🥰 Really appreciate your support!
I love making meal plans! It not only saves you money but it also prevents food waste and you eat healthier. ❤️
it makes me relaxed and calm to watch your videos. cheers
You really have to record ioga sessions for spleeping/relaxing. Such a warmth voice that delivers peace!
Haha aw thank you 😊 who knows? Maybe in the future
Thank you for this video, I am a hoarder and am starting to see that I don't need all the stuff in the house. Going to start decluttering tomorrow
I am so glad to hear that! it's pretty amazing to come to a realization that we don't need all this stuff. Best of luck on your decluttering!
You will feel so much better! I spent maybe 4 years getting into a lot of debt buying things I didn’t need and now the last 3 years trying to get rid of that stuff
I just listened to your podcast about Everything I own as a minimalist a minute ago then accidently found your YT channel here. I'm so glaaaad! 🤗😊 Love it! ❤
Your video makes me inspired 🧘♀️😌🤍 thank you!!
I love how you explain things in a very calm way and relaxing tone. I have learned so much from this, thank you so much
so happy to hear that. Thank you so much Ian
I loved this video, I already do most of these things but it is nice to hear it from other people from time to time as a reminder to stay on track - what I see around me is rather the opposite of minimalism... but I really enjoy this lifestyle of intentionality when it comes to spending my money and time
I love watching other videos on this topic as well to see what others are doing. Love sharing ideas and information. Thanks for taking the time to watch my videos
Thank you so much for your inspiration and motivation. I love watching your peaceful videos and everything you are saying makes so much sense. I am working towards a simpler and more meaningful life and your tips really help!
There are so many people who are in more need than I am so I now, think if I really need or want a certain thing. If I have too much, I give it away or sell it. It feels so much better to help people. Smiles😊
I love this video! The message and delivery is top quality. We all deserve a life of less worry and less financial stress. New fan!
Thanks so much Daniel! I really appreciate your kind comment. I found that I was causing most of the worries and stress in my life by being careless with my finances! thank you for supporting the channel.
i am so happy to find youtubers with these contents! all the love from 🇵🇭 your channel is a blessing!
welcome to the channel! thank you so much for supporting the channel :) really means a lot.
Thank you so much for this, your voice is so gentle I could listen to you for hours. Great tips❤️
You are my fav CZcamsr now..... whenever I feel bad or disturbed i just watch your videos.....they help a lot in calming down and aspire for a better n simple living....
Thank you so much....
Lots of love to you ♥️🌺
I like to watch your videos in the morning as I get ready for work. So relaxing and motivating, thanks 😊
Thank you so much! So cool to hear that :)
Love your channel, and your mindfulness. May intentional living be with us.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your watching the videos. Intentional living sounds so abstract, but the concept is so important in our fast paced world. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel :)
The library in our town has boxes of gear you can check out to craft cheese, ferment things, bake cupcakes & things of that nature. You still have to purchase the supplies but it’s like borrowing a crock, or pan from a neighbor for a month guilt free.
I love that idea. I wish more libraries would adopt this model
One of the best CZcams videos I’ve watched & Channel I subscribed❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much 😁❤
Your voice is so calming and it somehow relaxes me. I relate to this because I'm a huge spender and this has been an eye opener. Thank you so much for this. I subscribed. ❤️
Thank you so much 🥰
Love your voice and the music! So calming and relaxing
thank you so much! So happy to hear that. I hope it brought a calm into your day :)
These are old skool habits being revised...
Very nice home, looks like it has a homely feel to it..
Really good suggestions, this is such an important topic to be discussing right now as well, I really enjoyed the video!
Thank you so much for watching :) Yes I think it's important to share different ideas and tips to go through this together. So happy you liked the video.
Thanks so much for sharing! Over the years I've made some progress budgeting, investing, limiting impulse shopping. But I can definitely do better and will take these steps into consideration for implementing immediately. Thanks again and stay safe 🙏🏽💯
I think it's good to think about how we can be more intentional with our money going into the new year
I really like the idea of buying used items and of fixing/repairing items yourself. I like how you actually said "so we can slow down the production of items". This is the opposite of the way our capitalist society wants us to think - but we are such a wasteful society! As you said, people throw away perfectly good items. People do not try to fix things. In the past, the older generation took care of their things and kept them a long time. They did not have credit cards so they could not get into consumer debt like people do today. And they fixed the items they had. So why sit in front of the TV watching some silly show when you could use your time and energy to fix some things you own? A major way I did this was to learn to fix my own cars. I have never owned a new car. It's a waste of money because of depreciation, but also the interest you pay on a car loan. Repairing them myself saves money by not going to the mechanic. They also last a lot longer because they are properly taken care of. This would not work for a lot of people for many reasons, but it worked well for me. I would rather have money in the bank in case I lost my job rather than having spent it on a lot of new items.
this lady answers to every question and reply to every comment now that's golden ...
I try my best 😁❤
how can I contact you?
I love your vibe and think that it matches mine so well. Lovely to discover your channel💖
Thank you so much 🥰 so grateful for your words and for your support!
So calming voice, good tips, I will follow all of them!
Thank you so much Mary! Really appreciate you watching these videos. So happy you found value in the video :)
I love the way you present the minimalist concepts and ideas. Thank you so much. I am going to be making a conscious effort to be mindful of the purchases that I make in 2021.
I love it! I will do the same 🥰 much love from Maui.
I am on a minimalist journey and have just found your channel. You speak so eloquently and you have offered some great tips and advice. Thank you for making this video 🦋🕊💕
Welcome to the channel :) I really appreciate you watching these videos and makes me so happy to hear that it's helping you along on your minimalist journey.
You are so dear. Thank you for the lovely, heartfelt videos. Your wise, humble approach is refreshing. I appreciate the inspiration as I embark on yet another journey towards minimalism. With Gratitude, Nicole
Great tips! Thift shopping is my favorite! My husband and I love to research what we buy!
Also meal planning has been game changing for us too!
And my husband is so great at fixing everything!!
We much rather have me home then put our two young kids in daycare all day everyday so we use these ways to make it doable with one income
I think that's so great Alexa. My mom stayed home with us instead of putting us in daycare and it was the best gift she could've given us :) Thrift shopping is so much fun. I feel like I always talk about this on my channel, but I really wish more people took this route to shop second hand. Thanks for your lovely comment!
@@MalamaLife agreed! My parents owned a business so they both worked from home when I was growing up💛
What a wonderful philosophy & lifestyle. I wish I would've found this before this sooner. It is so easy to get caught up in consumerism but your advice is really resonating with me.
I'm glad to hear that! it's never too late to change our direction in life :)
❤thank you for sharing. nowadays we consume and overload ourselves with things, information and goals. it's great to find someone who values simplicity. thank you for the video. great habits to adopt, especially for the new year. ❤
Girl ur videos have a meditative relaxing effect ❤❤❤❤ i love you
Sophie, I love you and your channel. Thank you for these tips ❤️❤️
I really appreciate it so much :) so thankful that you watch these videos
OH MY GOD THIS IS SO HELPFUL.Thank you so much for this. 🥺✨🌿♥️
So happy to hear that :) Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks u love it.
Frozen food is dead food says Ayurveda. But it is better than food from catering. Diner should be very light like a soup. It really don't take effort to make soup after work or school. It is your mindset. Lunch must be your biggest meal. Diner something small. Or you can simply skip diner. Eat a bigger lunch and breakfast. Only eat between sunrise and sunset. You will discover you are less hungry in the evening. No snacking in between. Much love. xx
I love your advice! thank you for sharing. I usually don't crave a lot during dinner time anyways because I eat a huge lunch :) not buying snacks is the best way to not snack haha
What a great video! Thanks for sharing. Enjoyed watching it ❤️
Completely agree with meal prep in order to save time, money and health 💚
Yes! Meal prepping saves us so much money. It can be really expensive to eat out esp on Maui. Thank you so much ❤😁
Your videos are incredibly beautiful and simple. Thank you for all your work !
Thank you so much Sara 🥰
I just came across your video and all the tips which you mentioned will be so useful for me right from my next purchase. Would just like to thank you for making this video and my life, simpler.
needed this! thank you so much. I love your energy
Thanks so much Makayla 🥰
hi girl! i'm a new subscriber and I really enjoyed this video :) it was easy to follow and had great tips!!! can't wait to keep up with your channel!
Hi Mary! Thank you so much for watching and so happy to hear that you liked this video. I have so many ideas and new videos coming up so stay tuned :) Thanks for supporting!
Thanks so much for the link to stop junk mail I hate getting it cause I immediately toss in trash. I live in an apt and don’t have recycling
I felt so guilty throwing away so much paper. Every once in a while, clothing brands will send me some promotional stuff, but opting out helped alot :) glad I could share
All of this was so beautiful and peaceful. Thanks.
Thank you so much :) So sweet of you
Your voice is so calming to me. Your videos are like a hug 💗😌
Haha aww ❤ thank you! Big hugs from Maui
I definitely support secondhand shopping! It's surprising the amount of nice things you can get secondhand. Most of the things I own are secondhand. Can be found at local thrift shops, garage/yard sales, estate sales, and apps like thredUp, Poshmark, and dePOP.
So true! I have found gems too, both online and offline. Thanks for sharing and watching :)
So true. I'm mind blown seeing some of the brand new items on Poshmark. Some of these things are high quality brands that I would have spent the full price on had I not discovered Poshmark!
So happy i watched your video! Taking baby steps to minimalism. ❤️
That is so amazing to hear! I hope you experience all the benefits of minimalism.
Your videos are soo wholesome and I’ve loved watching them.
So glad to hear that Nikki ❤ thank you!
thank you for your insights. its worth to watch it