Yesterday we talked about money as a tool for the life you want. Today let’s look at a trend that’s all about being intentional with what you buy and what you don’t buy.
There’s a viral idea online called underconsumption core, where people focus on using what they already have, buying only what’s truly needed, and avoiding impulse purchases. This trend pushes back against constant consumerism and encourages more thoughtful spending.
Shifting toward this mindset can help you reduce waste, save money, and make financial decisions that line up with your long‑term goals and values.
What’s one spending habit you’ve changed to better reflect your values?
Looking forward to your comments
The biggest change that we made was budgeting for clothing. Either in person or online, being mindful that just because its “on sale” or it looks nice, or we “might wear it”…once…Being mindful that we don’t need to be purchasing, just to bolster our wardrobe. It has caused us to save substantially…Especially when we think about sustainability and fast-fashion.
For me, it’s skincare! I love trying new brands, but often I end up with a bunch of half-open bottles—I’m trying to make an effort in finishing what I have before buying more products.
I agree with this tip. I will sometimes do the shop by putting in my online shopping cart and then walk away for a couple of days. If the “need” to buy reason doesn’t pop in to my head, it is a simple fix to delete the cart.
