How Living Simply & Frugally Made Me Wealthy Beyond Just Saving Money

How Living Simply & Frugally Made Me Wealthy Beyond Just Saving Money | slow living & minimalism

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3 ай бұрын

A video about how simple living and minimalism made me wealthy but from more than just a financial perspective, giving me a new perspective on what it means to live a rich life.
It is without a doubt minimalism and living simply has helped me to save a lot of money and budget accordingly. But one side of slow living I never anticipated was the impact it would have on both my health and mental well-being, both of which have changed my idea of what it means to be truly rich. For me now, a wealthy life is about focusing our financial goals in alignment with our core values, to develop a life that is truly wealthy both inside and out.
Minimalism and slow living is a way of life that has made me feel wealthy today and everyday as well as save money and enjoy the little things - all of which I believe is what makes a truly satisfying and enriching life.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below on what you think a wealthy life means and please like share and subscribe if you haven't already!
Wishing you a happy and peaceful day wherever you are!
Holly :)
LENTIL BURGERS
Ingredients (makes 2-3 burgers)
- 1 small white onion
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 4-5 mushrooms (any type will do)
- 200g green/brown cooked lentils
- 1tbsp flour (I used oat flour just blended oats)
- 1tsp paprika
- 1tbsp tomato ketchup
- Dry herbs of choice (I used thyme and oregano)
- Seasoning
- Burger buns and garnish of choice
Method
1. Begin by heating a little oil in a frying pan on a medium heat
2. Dice the onion and garlic finely and add to the pan with a little salt to begin to fry off and soften
3. Finely dice the mushrooms and add to the pan, continue to fry off until the mixture has softened
4. Meanwhile rinse off the lentils (drain from the tin) and add to the frying pan combining well with the rest of the mixture
5. Add in the paprika, ketchup, herbs and seasoning and mix until well combined
6. Add in your flour of choice and allow the mixture to cool slightly taking it off the heat
7. Shape around a handful of mixture into a patty and place on a Tupperware or on a chopping board and allow to set in the fridge for approx 30 mins - the patties will firm up during this time
8. Add a little oil in a frying pan on a medium-high heat and cook on either side until crisp and browned for around 3-4 minutes
9. Once cooked serve in a burger bun with a garnish of choice and enjoy! 😊
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@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

I have also added my Lentil Burger recipe to the description for those who want to give it a go! 😋

@alittleheavenonearth 3 ай бұрын

Going to try it out gf ❤❤❤❤

@letterbox203 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your humility so much, Holly. And thank you for reminding me that slow living is not about living at a snail's pace but living mindfully so that we gain the fullness of the time and space we are in. We can bloom right where we are instead of longing to be elsewhere!

@letterbox203 2 ай бұрын

You are helping me to see that materialism is not the answer to happiness. In fact, shedding this desire lightens the burden greatly! Thanks for helping to redefine wealth and for finding contentment. Once upon a time I knew this, but culture has a way of creeping in and taking over our lives and we can counter this by living mindfully. Thanks for being a beacon of hope!

@lagomholly 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment and I’m humbled how this video has had such a positive impact on you!😊 Although these are my own opinions and perspectives, I do believe it’s important to challenge societal definitions of these kind of things and forge our own ideas. That in itself is the key to living an authentic and satisfying life I feel too☺️

@SIERRATREES 3 ай бұрын

This is all so true. I enjoy being frugal, even more than I need to be, for a few reasons. 1. the peace of mind with having a cushion 2. being forced to appreciate the small things 3. the joy of "insourcing" things you do for yourself. and then not needing to rely on and pay others 4. avoiding the trap of falling prey to thinking you need things to complete yourself. 5. a lot of the best things in life are free.. eggooing for a run on a nice morning.. going local parks..... meditating.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this and your experiences! I found these tips useful and thought provoking when it comes to the benefits of frugal living!☺️

@user-xs8tb3xp7e 3 ай бұрын

It's the things we often take for granted that actually make us wealthy without the need for money

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thats so true! And we can enjoy them today!✨

@alittleheavenonearth 3 ай бұрын

💯

@magnusfredriksson6728 3 ай бұрын

To feel genuinely wealthy in life you must have health and the absence of financial hardship. Add to these basic requirements the freedom to do the things you love with your time and to have a few genuine relations with family and close friends. Long have I strived to achieve this situation in life and I’m finally there. Being from Sweden, my favourite Swedish word is “Lagom”, no excess, not too little, just the sweet spot in the middle there - a very Swedish word. I think if you stick with “lagom” you will do fine in life and have a good chance of happiness.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! Lagom is a philosophy very close to my heart and lay the foundations of this channel🫶 It certainly has helped me to find a better balance and happiness in life✨

@letterbox203 2 ай бұрын

In English, we use a similar concept: moderation or even temperance, or some combination of the two

@sl9906 3 ай бұрын

You’re not alone in loving raw mushrooms. Love them in salads, or just to nosh on when I’m cooking.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad to hear! A fellow raw mushroom lover!🤣 They are delicious for sure people don’t know what they’re missing!😅

@sl9906 3 ай бұрын

@@lagomholly 😂 great minds, great hearts, great taste buds 😂

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

What's your definition of wealth?✨ (and opinion on uncooked mushrooms?😂)

@tashalondoner 3 ай бұрын

Love the emphasis on nourishing yourself, living simply and enjoying your own company. Very refreshing. I think we must be about the same age which makes your content that bit more relatable xx

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

It really is about mastering the simplicities from my experience!☺️ So glad this resonated with you too, thanks for watching🫶

@markstephen9044 3 ай бұрын

Some people may think that Holly’s message about living simply etc only applies to the young, it doesn’t. Tuning out from the world of consumerism is perhaps even more important for those that are older as their time is less and so making every day a rewarding experience is doubly important.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this mark and I do agree that these ideas apply at any age of life!✨ It’s a beneficial mindset to adopt regardless of what stage of life we’re in😊

@Transamandy 3 ай бұрын

Holly Holly you make the most beautiful videos ..warm and down to earth, beautiful background music and full of meaning..you need to be really proud of your work…as for the mushrooms I don’t see what is wrong with eating them uncooked…most food has the most nutrients in its rawest form…when it comes to wealthy there’s a balance because we need money to live and have a home and our necessities but that doesn’t mean we are happy or healthy because that’s a different kind of wealth…personally I believe true wealth is in the quality of person we are…and the kind of life we lived…this saying has always helped me ….take only what you need and try to help those who are without…I once heard that most people don’t enter into their own heaven while on earth simply because they refuse to bow down to what is right….everything was created to help something else live…that is the balance …and by being grateful for everything we find our way to true happiness ..

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment Andy and sharing your wisdom here! I love the perspective you’ve offered about the quality of both ourselves and our lives combined. Definitely about our values and how we treat others that reflects the true wealth we possess🙂 Appreciate your thoughts here!🫶✨

@Transamandy 3 ай бұрын

@@lagomhollythank you Holly 😊

@carlienvandernet7902 3 ай бұрын

I never cared about money, but all I cared about was working my job, taking care of my parents and having fun. Unfortunately I worked way too hard and way too long and ruined my health doing this, leading to chronic depression and Crohn’s disease 😢. I never worried about my own health but now that I’m chronically ill I really regret that. Furthermore I agree with you about being frugal. I used to be one of those people that was in debt (a lot), but now that I payed it all off I’m a lot calmer. Especially since I have quite a lot of savings now. By the way I love mushrooms raw and cooked 😊.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experiences here! I am sorry to hear about the detriment work had on your health, it really is the most precious thing we have and I wish you a safe recovery and for better days to come🫶 p.s I am glad you enjoyed mushrooms raw as well!😊

@hilarycooper9831 3 ай бұрын

Raw mushrooms. I love them!

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Woohoo! They’re so delish!😋

@susancunningham8403 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful video holly ❤️💕 raw mushroom i eat i like the texture and cooked mushrooms to 😊😊❤ looking forward to your next video love and blessings sue xxxxx

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Sue! They really are the best texture wise for sure😋 Plenty more content to come very soon🫶✨

@claudialeger3208 3 ай бұрын

Beautifully stated. Our true self

@he2548 2 ай бұрын

I love "raw" mushrooms! I like to dip them into a bit of spicy mustard.

@lagomholly 2 ай бұрын

Sounds delicious! I will have to give that combo a go😋

@Hudzoom 3 ай бұрын

Hit the nail on the head once again! You can have all the money in the world but it can't buy you good health or peace of mind. You've got me intrigued with this uncooked mushroom idea as I normally just fry them in garlic butter. Your way is certainly more healthy though; that's for sure 😂 You and your dog at the end of the video was definitely a highlight. Both of you look so cute and content with each other. Mines currently asleep on my lap snoring his little snout off lol 🐾 🌟

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

You have summarised it perfectly! And I would definitely recommend giving them a try in a salad or something, very delish!😋 Thats so sweet🥹 And thank you! She is a little gem for sure!🫶✨

@user-jo6zt1fe8s 3 ай бұрын

Loved this and a refreshing perspective thank you :)

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this thank you for watching!🫶✨

@harryjamessmithmusic7762 3 ай бұрын

Nice video, Holly! After watching, I feel rich now! I think part of being wealthy is doing what you really love all the time or at least most of the time. Then, of course, owning tons of great stocks and a couple of successful businesses can't hurt. Greetings to the UK! (Btw., I never ate raw mushrooms, I think, so I can't really tell ...) Cheers!

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your comment Harry! I strongly agree with your point there😄 Of course the practical side of finances is equally important but it’s about the whole picture for sure😊 But defo give a raw mushroom a go too if you can they are delish!😋

@harryjamessmithmusic7762 3 ай бұрын

@@lagomholly Have a nice week!

@cherylverber7672 3 ай бұрын

Most definitely health is wealth. When younger i had a saturday job in a deli and they made a raw mushroom salad with mayo and an abundance of herbs it was a popular sandwich filling from what i remember.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Sounds delicious!😋 I will have to give something like that a try! There are more raw mushroom lovers out there too😆✨

@PromisingPod 3 ай бұрын

I think being wealthy can also be a sentiment that comes from within and expands to without and to the outside. The acts of charity and ideas that we spread can teach us about how to interact with others, and if we finally ever get more money, we will be able to spend that money in a more thoughtful way, because of all of the years of preparation that we did beforehand when building our "inner wealth" of positive decisions.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

I love that perspective, thank you for sharing this and putting it so beautifully!🫶✨

@Transamandy 3 ай бұрын

Just wanted to wish you a wonderful day 😊bye

@markevans7269 3 ай бұрын

Well am not wealthy 😞but am healthy 😃 so I thank God🙏 for my health and I love 😋raw mushrooms I eat a lot of raw mushrooms now 🍄🍄your food you cook looks lovely 😋bet it tastes amazing❤🌷💐

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Health is the biggest wealth we can ever have and many people would love to have that level of wealth you possess🙂 But I agree raw mushrooms are the best!😆 I will pop the recipe for my burgers in the description if you want to try them😋 Thank you for watching🫶✨

@stelladowsett7151 3 ай бұрын

Holly you are such a breath of fresh air, thank you.❤

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your kind words🫶✨

@Rob0917 3 ай бұрын

I love the earthy flavor of fresh, raw mushrooms! Also, another vegetable that I’ve been told is weird to eat raw are potatoes. I love to peel and eat them. They’re a bit crunchy, but with a little salt on them, they’re tasty in my opinion. Been eating them like this since I was a kid 🥔 😋

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Yay a fellow mushroom lover!😋 Hmm I have never thought of raw potatoes!🤷‍♀️ I will have to read up on them and maybe give them a try if you recommend!😄 Thanks for sharing!

@SuperSiddhu 3 ай бұрын

A great video, Holly. True wealth for me lies in being content with what I have and appreciating it. Pursuing my passions, being authentic and being around my loved ones makenme happy. What else could I ask? As a millennial, youth today value chasing money. I never deny building wealth for financial security, but that's not the only thing in life. I don't want to spend my life filling my bank account. Although frugality for me is a challenge, our capitalist society structures us with the need to acquire more, hence creating a false sense of self that becomes doomed in consumerism. By the way, I would put the mushrooms in a pasta!

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

I couldn’t agree anymore with everything you’ve said! It’s an interesting time we’re living in for sure and although there is no right or wrong way of looking at this, it’s about finding the right balance and value within the important things in life in my view😊 Mushroom pasta is SO good, one of my fav ways to eat them😋

@ruebennomura9143 3 ай бұрын

love your saving money in more on this video

@joniirvin1469 3 ай бұрын

Love raw mushrooms! Great video😊

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Yay, another raw mushroom lover!😋 Thank you for watching!☺️

@rachelwalsh4378 3 ай бұрын

Great message Holly 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!☺️🫶

@Wubby805 3 ай бұрын

I define wealth with money, not to take away from your video or the many splendid points I took the time to digest in the comments section. I understand, respect and agree with the "simpler things in life," but I wouldn't be able to enjoy them without money in the bank, health insurance and dental. When you're broke, the hierarchy of needs doesn't allow you the warm fuzzies and esoteric emotions drawn from a field of mushrooms. You're just consumed with paying bills, putting food on the table and keeping a roof over your head. I'm aware of my hypocrisy as well. I complain about inflation yet rejoice about the high interest rate I get every time I buy a new $10k bank CD. If you're still with me, I'm nearing my close. I love the life I have now; minimalism, my flower garden, journaling, learning to juggle, learning sign language, the year-round creek out back I sit at and let my mind wander. I've put all of my children through college, and they have their master's degree and no student loans. God has blessed me far better than I deserve. I'm wealthy beyond measure in love, peace of mind and serenity of spirit.

@niallntaz 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!☺️

@alejandrorodriguez4189 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, glad I found your channel it’s been helpful

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃 So glad you enjoyed this one and it resonated with you too🫶✨

@alejandrorodriguez4189 3 ай бұрын

@@lagomholly enjoy your videos each time you upload 😊🫶

@carolprosper1800 3 ай бұрын

Those patties you made looked good. Can you provide a recipe when you cook in your videos. By the way, I love raw mushrooms.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Of course, I have added the recipe to the description if you fancy giving them a go! 🍔 😃

@ginafields2724 3 ай бұрын

Yes raw mushrooms and also broccoli are delicious. I definitely sway towards more frugal living due to a rural upbringing but my boyfriend prefers more luxurious living so we meet in the middle

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Hmm I haven’t had raw broccoli but I shall give it a go if you recommend!😋 That’s nice you have the balance of the two for sure☺️ Thank you for watching!🫶✨

@user-he5yv6id2x 3 ай бұрын

Du har helt rätt. Ron/Sweden

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!☺️

@stephenmacafee5478 3 ай бұрын

Hi Holly, thank you for the beautiful new video :-) true wealth.. your message has got me thinking. True wealth to me is Jesus, I became a Christian when I was 15 years old when I was in a very dark place in my life, and everything turned around for the better, I turned around for the better, since then. I've read the entire bible almost three times, the New Testament alone, probably 70 times or so. There's a scripture that says.. "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal." (1 Corinthians 13:1). That's just a portion of it, but it basically means if I have everything (even knowledge and well articulated speech) but I don't treat people with love and kindness.. I've just become noise. There's certainly a lot of noise out there.. I can't believe anyone would want you "hung, drawn, and quartered" for eating whole/uncooked mushrooms! I say eat them however you like. Stay true to yourself and do what you love, and let the critics kick and scream.. because it's just noise. I can't help but be reminded of the movie Braveheart when you said that lol. I also pray for you sometimes, because you're a very lovely person. Sorry for the long message but I just wanted to share those thoughts with you :-)

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Stephen, very thought provoking indeed! I like the analogy of “noise” you referred to there. Really made me think and is a good way of looking at this going forward! Appreciate your wisdom✨

@stephenmacafee5478 3 ай бұрын

@lagomholly Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to read that Holly, really appreciate it :-)

@aliireland-qg2mj 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos so thank you! 💕Just a thought but if you had time to link or do a quick breakdown of the quantities for the recipes you do, that would also be fab! 😊

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!✨ And of course, absolutely!😃 I’m going to write the recipe up and pop it in the description if you fancy giving it a go!☺️🫶

@sandranorth6016 3 ай бұрын

I love raw vegetables on salads which include mushrooms, cauliflower, carrots and brocoli 😊

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Raw veggies are so yummy!😋 I will have to give raw broccoli a go!😃

@benwherlock9869 3 ай бұрын

Your dog is very cool. ❤

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Shes a little gem!🫶✨

@clemjohnstone5053 3 ай бұрын

Yourr doing well Holly keep it up. If you like raw mushrooms you go ahead and eat them.❤Rose ❤

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you rose!😄 Really appreciate your support and for watching!🫶✨

@beconscious1184 3 ай бұрын

I love all your videos! I think you share valuable content. By the way, don't feel like a weird person, my kids and I love to eat raw mushrooms too 😋😋 Greetings from Spain.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!🫶 Woohoo that’s good to hear, they really are the best!😋 Greetings to España!☺️✨

@ashstubbings2603 3 ай бұрын

Raw mushrooms? Love 'em!😁😁

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Woohoo!😆 Raw mushrooms for the win!😋

@g405t 3 ай бұрын

depends I ate mushrooms raw before no problem, then another time I at them raw I got a stomach ache....

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Hmm that’s interesting!🤔 I have heard they can be a bit hit and miss sometimes!🤷‍♀️

@shannon7995 3 ай бұрын

I’ve heard it said that to have a rich full life we need to have good relationships, good health, etc. if we are wealthy financially but have poor health then we are just a poor man with money. If we are financially wealthy but have poor relationships then we are still just a poor man with money. A rich life and is doing what you love doing and knowing you are exactly where you are supposed to be. Money is important but still just a tool for us to use and should never be a goal. It’s just my opinion but it’s important to live a fulfilling life however that looks to someone.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this and your wisdom here. I think you have summarised this concept beautifully🫶 Yes financial health is important but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. True wealth comes from other places no amount of money could ever buy!✨

@jeanettebotha 3 ай бұрын

Love uncooked mushrooms! ☺️

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Yay!!😋 They really are so good☺️

@bendoyle5023 3 ай бұрын

Ah, my weekend morning cuppa in bed, with one of your videos, perfect start to the day 🥰

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!🫶✨ Sounds like the perfect start to the long weekend!☺️

@kellybrown6149 3 ай бұрын

I love mushrooms raw or cooked too😊

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Woohoo!😋 People are truly missing out!😆

@joweir4428 3 ай бұрын

I like raw mushrooms ❤ xx

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Yay! They really are so so good!😋

@andy_intruder 3 ай бұрын

Mushrooms........ YUCK, can't stand them so i'll leave you to eat them cooked or raw Holly so just you eat them however you wish, as long as you enjoy that's all that matters. Great video as always Holly.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

I think they’re very much like marmite you either love them or hate them🤣 So you’re not the only one for sure! Thank you for watching though Andy I’m glad you enjoyed☺️

@cathrynsuarez1695 3 ай бұрын

I often pop a raw mushroom in my mouth before cooking them so don’t think you’re weird at all haha.

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Oh goodie!😄 I am a fan of doing that myself for sure, can’t resist!😋

@TimelordUK 3 ай бұрын

I have always LOVED raw mushrooms but i read a few years ago that it is unhealthy to eat them like that due to toxins and bacteria and the effect it can have on your digestive system etc. If this is a load of rubbish please let me know because I love raw mushrooms too!

@lagomholly 3 ай бұрын

Oh how interesting! I haven’t heard anything like that of recent times but I will keep it in mind and let you know if I come across anything similar! For now they’re very yummy and I will enjoy them in moderation😋