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One thing that really scratches that shopping itch for me is going to the library! Browsing and walking out with a stack of (free!) books definitely gives me that shopping satisfaction. Sometimes I'll even make an afternoon of it and drive around to different library branches.

I made a wishlist on the notes app with screenshots of things I wanted to buy. At the end of the month I'll allow myself to buy one item from that list. It's funny because looking at the list now, I don't even want most of those items anymore. Before, I would have bought all of them for no reason.

Give yourself a low monthly budget, like $60 per month for spending, and never spend it instantly, save it for later and decide which thing you want most and whether you have the budget that month for it, if not you need to wait until you've got enough from collecting $60 per month, really helps with shopping addictions :) *Edit: I mean having a $60 monthly limit on non-essentials

This challenge also highlighted the lack of free "third locations" that are so integral to socializing. In current society there are hidden costs to seeing friends. Parking, drinks, cover charges...It's hard/practically impossible to hang out without buying something. Even dinner at a friends house has the expectation of a small host gift. Its hard out there!

I did a no buy year a couple of years ago. It was so so very hard. But I did develop the habit of not scrolling through the Amazon website and not spending a small fortune at target and not wasting money at Walmart. I started cleaning and organizing and that was my strategy to lift up my spirits. Now I just clean as one of my favorite things to do when I’m off work. I get immediate rewards and even recognition from my husband. 😅

I read about the minimalists who talk about waiting 30 days before making a purchase. This way, you know it's not impulsive and if, at the end of the 30 days, you still want the thing, then it means it is important to you.

I love doing no spend months every so often... it's really satisfying me to see how much I save and then actually using the money on something worth it later without regret... it hits a different way.

Tiffany and anyone thinking about cutting their hair, please buy hair scissors, you can get them pretty cheap they are 100% worth it 🥺❤️

this video came at such a time for me…..i have been shopping non stop to feel better about myself and my life too :’) it finally hit me when i saw my credit card bill how much money i have been spending on dumb stuff i really didn’t need!! going to take on this challenge 💪 we can do this!!

I think this video must show up in peoples' feeds when they need to see it. Been struggling a lot lately with overspending. This was almost therapeutic to watch and helpful as well.

what a fun and moving challenge. I'd love to try it out ✨

I love this! I've racked up debt due to overspending. Staying offline and off social media helps. And paying wish cash instead of a credit card. :)

this video couldn’t have come at a better time!! it is inspiring me too :’) the serotonin from shopping is no joke

Can we all acknowledge the cinematography and editing skills displayed

I did this for a couple years as a poor uni student and it gets easier! I never shop anymore unless I actually need something and honestly don’t find it fun when I do

I’m dealing the same thing too. Since moving out to living on my own, I’m always spending a lot of things for my apartment but spending more on things that I’ve been wanting for a while. Now that I have everything I need, I’ve been having bad habits of spending what I want and some things I don’t really need. Starting from beginning of June, I’ve been cutting my spending habits short and limiting what I spend. My main priorities are to have money to pay off bills in a timely manner and save money for my birthday trip. I won’t be spending any money on clothes, shoes, jewelry, or bags. I can only spend money on food, gas, or bills.

i have such a bad depression spending when i get extremely sad or upset i tend to buy a lot of things to make me feel happy when it comes in the mail

I am currently doing a no spend month this month, so it was really fun and inspiring to see you having just completed one. Spending less than $100 on unnecessary things in a whole month feels really successful to me, so you should be really proud of yourself!

Omg TAT SAME GIRL SAME, the struggle to not spend is so real, but you did such a good job this month! Rn, I'm thinking of buying matcha....🤔I'll wait on it and maybe the feelings will go away... I love seeing the zoom art sessions btw :') so wholesome

Wow this hits home for me for sure. I think you’ve inspired me to try this because my addiction to ordering delivery when I’m not physically feeling well or emotionally down has seriously become a huge problem for my pockets. It’s nice to know that I’m not alone in this type of habit. It’s crazy how we’re all different but the same

I’m on the last few days of my no spend month for June, I’m so glad I did this but it’s also been a challenge for sure! It definitely made me aware of how much I spend on fast food and the same type of online shopping you talk about. Instead of buying, I made a list of everything I felt like I “need” to buy so I can look at it later and decide. Thanks for sharing your experience with this! It was cool to find this video while I’m doing the same kind of thing

Love this! I’ve always been good with my finances but the last few months I’ve been lacking for the first few times. Instead of 200-500€ left each month, it was more 5-100€- which is still good, but I love saving up for vacation or bigger stuff. This really makes me want to gamify saving again!

As a person who’s going more into the “fun” world of a adulthood, I should really try this out.

Creating/drawing gifts to give to friends is so fun and I love doing that for my friends too! I want to try wood burning some art pieces or trying to make a locket-like art piece. Knick knacks are so fun. I think impulsively buying as a way to escape emotions you feel, while not something I fully relate to, I relate to in the sense that my impulse is avoidance and scrolling on social media. I've been slowly breaking that down, and it definitely takes time!

Matcha boba and matcha soft serve always get me. I easily spend $7/8 and that adds up.

Honestly, this is so inspiring to watch,,lately I've also been feeling similar to what you've been feeling and was kinda spending a bit as a way to "treat myself" i think i might try and challenge myself to not spend on a lotta things for this upcoming month 😅😅

I've been meaning to try this for myself. I shop a lot online and in person to "treat myself" from the day to day grind of work. This is inspiring me to try this out in next month (minus black friday cause thats when I shop for gifts for christmas for family and friends)

Absolutely amazing timing! As June started, I've been trying to build good habits particularly about spending. You've always been a motivator and inspiration to me, Tiffany, as a fellow artist in their twenties trying to get by and enjoy their craft. Been following you for a long while, and I'm always excited to see whatever works you come up with. Stay strong and have fun!

I feel so seen rn!! I'm so happy I'm not the only one that would fall into this trap!!! You've inspired me to try this. TY FOR CREATING THIS!!

I also really struggle with shopping as a dopamine rush! I've been doing cash envelopes and that's helped A LOT!

i've seen this method brought up in budgeting videos and i needed to see someone vlog it so i know it's possible & realistic. thank you for this

My biggest recc is writing down your goals and then placing said writing somewhere you can see it often! it works as a little reminder to yourself! Also allowing yourself small purchases but limiting them helps. ie. one meal out a week/ one item under 20 dollars a week etc

what a video. tiffany, i’m very proud of you. :) as someone who has spent way too long on the internet, i’ve been putting things apart from the external outlet of entertainment (like watering the garden or chores) first! in the end, health is wealth, and that includes mental health (gotta remind myself that more lol)! love you lots

I love this video so much. I'm going through something similar, especially since I recently left my job and don't have a steady source of income yet. Whereas before buy whatever without much thought, now I'm a little more mindful. It's a habit I hope to build, even if I start earning more money. I realize that I could control impulse buying better with online things versus being physically at a store. My most recent splurge was art supplies during my Japan trip in April, and I haven't touched them yet... so today I resolve to use them. :D I've always loved the idea of making something to give to others, and lately I've also been trying to give away things I don't use but are still in good condition. My biggest challenge is that I often have an attachment to things, either because of sentimentality or "I can use that someday." I don't think we can cut out spending altogether, but we can definitely learn how to be more mindful on what we spend our money on. Thanks for sharing your journey and being an inspiration.

Thank you for your kindness! Less is truly more. We all hope to find meaning in life. Hoping you get to feel better soon and that all is well these days 🥹

Hello! Some ideas I had for video's! -studio vlog -Eat only 1 colour -using a random wheel generator to help you make art -sketchbook tour -dav in a life of a small business -Q&A video -The best and worst things about having a small buisness Those are some of my ideas xx

Sending Tiffany virtual hug, I don’t like seeing you sad. I understand sadness though. I struggle all day, everyday with anxiety and depression.

I found this video so inspiring and relatable! I have bipolar disorder and struggle with impulsivity, especially when it comes to spending! A good sale nearly always ends in disaster for my bank account. Your journey has really motivated me to take what I have and make use of it. Also spend my time more wisely and get back into my previous creative lifestyle. Thank you for sharing!

I enjoyed your video and I'm super impressed with your results at the end of the month. I'm incorporating a no-spend challenge as part of my 2024 resolutions where I only spend on groceries and other non-essential I feel like I absolutely need 1 day a week. I'm hoping if items sit in my cart I'll lose interest and realize it wasn't needed after all. I'm also impressed with your artwork. I wanted to be an artist my whole life, I went to grad school, got my masters, I teach art, and now I feel like I've lost all drive to make art anymore at home. I'm hoping to find more time for artmaking again in 2024.

Thank you for making this video. Recently I have been impulsive spending and yesterday I wanted to challenge myself to change this habit. This video makes me feel that I’m not alone and gave me ideas on how I can change my habit for the better.

This is SUCH A GOOD IDEA!! I only have 2 months left of my gap year and I haven't managed to save a penny :,) and I'm realising now that some of the things I bought from Depop, Facebook Marketplace, vintage stores etc. weren't things I actually needed, even if I don't regret buying them. Also the amount of times, for instance, I've bought coffee from Costa when I could've just made one at home for much cheaper. I will definitely be trying out this challenge!

I think it’s just absolutely so cute that you brought that leaf home to propagate💕

First time watching your content. I loved it! You said a lot of great things I’m going to remember. Thank you 💙

I really like the editing of this video, its really well done

Fun fact: this “snake plant” that you found, here in Brazil is called “Sword of Saint George” in reference to the Catholic saint, and many people place it on the doorstep to ward off evil, or under the bed to sleep always calm

Omg hi from a fellow Vegas girl! I did a no-spend month in May and it was one of the hardest things ever!! I totally related to a lot of what you said, but this also motivated me to do another no-spend month soon!

The kind of challenges I need! ♥️

All the best! I think the hardest step is taking the courage to start something new to improve your life. Great job so far and you’ll do well! ❤

This is a great reminder - need to zero in on my spending and budgeting. Great video!!

I'd never seen your channel before and I really enjoyed watching this video! Very visually nice and inspiring for my own life too.

This is my first month I’ve ever tried to do a no spin challenge. In fact, this is the first month I’ve ever joined in with a large group of savers and budgeters, and I am really hoping to build better habits. Thanks so much for sharing so many great tips with us on how to overcome the stress of a no spend money. Thanks for sharing.

Love this vid, great inspiration for what I've been thinking about!!

This type of video was so motivating for me, thank you 🙏

Now I’ll try this but 2 weeks version. Thank U for the inspo girl

Loved the Brazilian music in the background. Thanks for that :) Great content, new follower!

This is such a fun video! And your hair turned out amaaazing

Whenever that itch of online shopping kicks in, I have this habit of adding things that I would want to buy in my cart or make a list of it somewhere. I give myself a minimum of 3 days to think about it. And surprisingly, it wouldn't even take me two days to forget about them. Which only means I never really needed them in the first place. When I'm outside, however, like at a mall or in a nice place with my friends, I put a note in my head of the thing that I found cute or wanted to buy and give myself 30 minutes to an hour before getting it. I'll be too busy with the other errands I'm running or will be having a great time with friends to even remember it a few minutes later. I learned that planning ahead and making a list when I go out on errands or grocery shopping also keeps me accountable of getting only what I need.

You’re so real for this cuz same

Okay this video is exactly what I needed!!! I'm a dancer and I'm going through the same thing with my creativity and spending to fill the void 😅 thank youuuu for the inspoooo 😊😊😊😊

I was not expecting to see a somewhat budgeting related video from you but I'm so glad we got it💜 being aware of what's happening with our money is definitely a must! Proud of you for working on it💙

this video couldn’t come at a better time, currently cutting so much spending this month after seeing how much I have spent last month 🙈

I’m going to be moving to Vegas next year and I’m so scared, but watching your videos reminds me that I can have a peaceful life in Vegas

Omg, Brazilian MPB at the beginning, giiiirlll you got my subscription 🤍🤍🤍🤍 love from Brazil 🇧🇷🌿

You are adorable! The hair cutting scene had me rolling. 😂 I'd say you had a very successful no-spend month, congrats!

Girl same! I’ve recently tried to set a budget limit of trying to at least cook for myself, which I know for many it can be hard 😅 good luck!

Your makeup is so cute at 14:25!

loved this video ! I really want to see others challenge, like a challenge where you do homemade food !

this is so nice editing!

I loved this video. Thank you!

just loved the video and the Brazilian music in the background... got a new subscriber :D.. love from Brazil 🇧🇷

I really resonated with this challenge & you ! Thank you for the idea (:

I resonate deeply with impulse buying. Often times I doom scroll before bed. I switch back from social media apps - instagram, tiktok, pinterest, online shopping apps... it goes on. I want to try this challenge and be mindful of the things that I spend my money on. Necessities vs. Impulse... I want to keep track of the price tag. I'm finding myself spending my paychecks within a week of obtaining it and I'm pretty much scratching my head wondering where all my money went. I stumbled across your video and I just subscribed, thank you for sharing your experience with us.

I loved seeing your perspective on this, it was so interesting. As a nearly 18yr old who is about to move out, I feel as though I've been doing this challenge every day. I started tracking my income and spending this month in my planner, and while I've only spent 15$ so far (it was on date night food and snacks) I also only make like 10$ a week from odd jobs for family and such. What I've been trying to learn from this is how often I impulse purchase, which I did a lot more often a few months ago in my senior year. Besides that, looking back on my memory of spending almost all of it has gone to the $30-50/month on nicotine, (specifically vapes) since about April. My best friend is trying to quit because she spends that much on it too, and when she said that a few weeks ago it got me thinking about whether it's worth it. I'm hoping to quit in the next year, but things are so hectic right now that I don't want to add withdrawal on top of it. Weird tangent, but just something to keep in mind is that sometimes you forget that spending that seems constant and normal isn't always necessary.

Very beautiful and cosy!!!

Wow I love your vibes and felt so cozy watching your video ❤ I might try this challenge from today on lol I need to cut expenses asap

I really needed this thank you

LOVE THIS VIDEO

You're so talented

Thank you for making this video. It has deeply touched my soul. The depression I’ve been experiencing as of late is due to my inability to keep the money I work so hard for, with nothing to show for it. So again, thank you.

I love this ❤

as a brazillian follower the soundtrack is amazing!

Omg ure so prettyyyy

I loved this! I am doing a no spend challenge as well, this was very motivating!

OMGG i do the same thing im just looking for something to buy to make me happy when i definitely do not need it

whenever i'm taking a break from spending, I go on Pinterest A LOT. I just put everything that I want to buy into my boards. If I remember what I wanted next time I allow myself to do some fun spending, I'll buy it. But I typically forget everything that I pinned lol

I did this with only spending money on necessities like shampoo, soap, toothpaste etc. and it's suprisinngly easy and learned my lesson on how to save money. I also compulse buying whenever I have my episodes because it just helped me to be happy in a way but it was so bad and financially a terrible idea so I have to to something about it. I finally had the time to read the books that I keep buying but never reading it, wearing clothes that still has the price tag and learning how to save not only money but with spending what I actually need than what I thought I actually want just because it look pretty.

Oh my goodness, the FB marketplace stuff is so special!

I had a 12 month plan. I usually plan finencially in December/January. I realized a vew things. 1. My year looks different because I go to college so planning for 2 parts of the school year: sept till dec and jan to june. Other then that plan for june/juli to august(summer vacation). I did not used to make plans for my summers but I did this year and now I have enough to do in my free time. I defenetly failed my goals I set in January. We order out so I desided to focus on food and now I order less by default. Spending money on radom is a thing so less instagram and pinterest is a must. Being aware of your daily and weekly habits can help a lot. I also went back to the wishlist and I get about 6 things a year. Ehen I was a kid I got allowense so I saved up for something I realllyyyy wanted. Also I got a gift for my bday,sinterklaas,xmas and when I had good grades a gift during summer vacation. I also got monry for clothes every 3 months but I just buy when I really need something. Having a shopping dsy for spring summer and fall winter eould work if you really like shopping.

WooHoo! You did it! I enjoy watching my bank account grow and feel kind of weird spending money! I just kinda pretend like I have no money, which is totally not the case! It just does not make me feel good to impulse buy.

needed this haha

I am also going through the same phase like you...where i have been ordering non stop for the past 6-7 months basically mostly on thrift shopping (because the pieces are so rare and cute) but i didnt need it at all...i basically wfh and hardly go out so i dont need so many clothes/bags but now my wardrobe is completely full where clothes are just falling whenevr i open it...i have been shopping till my bank balance has gone to the very very low :(....i feel i should also take up this challenge and learn to control myself...

I just ran across your channel and I just wanna say I’m glad someone else drink ensure lol I grew up drinking ensure with my great grandma 🥹

I always think a new product will change my life, then I buy it and realize it didn’t 😅 then I see something new and the cycle begins again

I'm pretty bad with my money, and I'm trying to be better. One thing I do recommend though, if you're a uni student, is looking for a class on it. I'm currently taking a 101 one-credit course and I've learned quite a bit about money management already. Since I'm taking it now, it's only a month long so it isn't too big of a commitment either. Also, just like with most things, putting it off for later minimizes the chances of it getting done. Yk how when you put off a task, it may never get done. Same with buying something. I'm putting my procrastination tendancies to work. It also helps that after a bit of time passes I usually realize that I didn't really need what I wanted to buy. Another tip, visualize the experience of owning the item. I've been wanting to buy slime recently. There are so many slime companies posting satisfying slime videos and it makes me want some. But I know that if I actually bought the slime, I would rarely use it. So then I just imagine how it'll become another one of those items that I don't really have a home for because lets face it, it just isn't that cute and it doesn't match my decor, so it'll end up drifting around the house getting shoved into some random corner of it that will become super cluttered and stressful. Then cleaning up that corner will sit on my to do list for a couple of months before I get around to cleaning it, but when I go to clean that corner I'll just be confronted by similar homeless items. So then I might force myself to use it to try to get rid of some of the guilt, but that will take away the joy of actually using the item and is another form of stress. Plus the containers seem too tall to fit in my desk, so it would minimize the chances of me actually using it because everytime I would want to I would have to hunt to find it. Now I don't want the slime anymore because the realistic future that I imagined with it was so stressful that it actually outweighed the joy I would get from owning it. Starter prompts: -How often will I use this item? Daily? Weekly? Monthly? Yearly? -Will I still want it after that much time has passed? -Is the cost of the item reasonable when compared to how much use I will get from it? -Imagine the most convenient home for this item, does it fit there? -If this item, for whatever reason, can't stay there, will it have a significant effect on how much you use it? -Do I have room in my space for this item? -Will owning this item cause me stress? If so, will the joy of owning it outweigh that? -If, after a period of time, I no longer like the item, what will I do with it? Can I gift it to someone, sell it, donate it, reuse it, etc. or will it end up in the trash? There are so many items in my life that I don't want, but because of how difficult it would be to get rid of them (or because I feel guilty since they really can only be trashed) I keep them and they continue to bring me stress. -Can I afford to buy it? Would the money spent on this item be taken away from something more important? -Could I borrow this item instead, check it out from an items library, rent it, buy it second hand, etc.? Still expensive, but a lesser evil since it'll probably be cheaper, less wasteful, and it won't clutter up your home. -Could the time spent dealing with this item/desire to shop be used more productively? This may not apply to everyone, but for me, instead of browsing facebook marketplace, I could be searching for art shows to enter. I could be coming up with ideas for artworks to enter into these shows. I could be updating my website. These things would take roughly the same amount of time BUT instead of using money they could make me some. -How long will it take for you to forget that you wanted this item?

Love your art and video!!! 😍 Another challenge to help you become less impulsive buyer could be styling clothes and accessories you have and not buy ANYTHING. I feel this will make you feel grateful and also help you up your fashion game with what you have and not rely on buying things to look good. OH! you could also learn different types of makeups to feel special and different rather than buying something! 💖💖💖

I would definitely recommend setting money aside for things that you want, small amounts every week/month, however you want to do it. That way, you don't feel guilty about spending that money and you have control over how much you're putting in😁

My problem with my no-spend mentality is that I deprive myself. I've been wanting a vitamix for 5+ years, and keep thinking the money would be better saved. And I haven't gotten a new tattoo in almost 5 years, either! I need an "it's ok to spend" video haha

not me with an active shopping addiction getting inspired by this video and committing to it after I move next month and then seeing your merch and immediately going to your website lol

This video is so good but by the moment I thought about applying the things you did I remembered that I already don't spend a coin on anything and I don't have any other way to cut expenses unless I stop buying groceries, stop paying rent or stop living in general 😂