Our society today has become crowded with consumerism. We buy so much stuff so it will satisfy the impulsive consumer’s needs at that time. A year ago i bought a LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon for £80, now it is just on my bookshelf, gathering dust. I bought it for my own satisfaction at the time, am i a deep enough star wars fan, i better buy something to show how much i love the franchise. I used to do this a lot when i was younger, but now i can barely buy a book these days without contradicting myself.
I am striving to call myself a “Minimalist”. I have been on this path for about year now where, all the items i own is essential, it is a simpler way of life. About 6 months ago, i owned about 80 books on my bookshelf, now i have 11 books and a Kindle. It makes my life a lot happier and gives me much more freedom with my money.
When you go into the supermarket, you are already there to buy something. Many shoppers don’t think enough about how the owners of the stores design the shop to make you buy more. When i go to my local store, big signs say “lowest price ever!” in the largest font possible. My mother would always go into the shop to get some bread, she would then come out with over 2 bags full of stuff because they were a bargain.
So, what am i trying to say. The best way to save money is to look around your house, see what you have and get rid of the things that you don’t essentially need. This will make your mind clearer when buying because you will know what you need from the store. The average American household has over 300,000 items in it. You don’t need the remote helicopter that you got from your Uncle and doesn’t work.
Have a look around, see what you don’t need anymore, you will be surprised what you find.
From My View 