Hey guys, first off, I appreciate people in this subreddit that have helped me in the past year. I was about 6,000 in debt, which wasn't the main issue, the fact was I was basically living paycheck-to-paycheck on a $2,000 a month salary because of my senseless spending habits.
A few months ago I started taking a serious interest in minimal lifestyle living. And honestly, at first I thought this was some weird movement that saves you a couple hundred bucks, but I can't tell you what it's like spending $1000 a month and living comfy.
I have paid off more than half of my credit card bill. I ended every single subscription I had, except for Amazon Prime student, that's a neat little trick I learned is enrolling at community colleges to get student discounts on pretty much anything. You don't even have to take classes, just pay the $25 enrollment fee.
It's such a nice sensation of knowing that little bits of money aren't being drawn out of my account every other day. I like coming home to a room that isn't cluttered anymore, I love looking at my bank account now, and challenging myself to see how little I can actually spend.
I know it's a little unfair considering I don't have to factor in paying rent, or a car payment, I managed to pay my car off 6 months ago and my condo was an inheritance from a family member. I am beyond grateful for this, otherwise I don't know how I would have managed to live with my awful habits.
I think the minimalists has one of the easiest guides videos on the topic. It's definitely worth taking a look if you've always thought about it or wanted to learn more.
I now have 300 items in my possession, I couldn't sacrifice my shoes and my clothes, that's my only vice. Otherwise I'd be an owner of only 60 or so items.
if any of you guys have any questions, I can do my best to help. I'm still somewhat green to this all.
Submitted August 18, 2018 at 05:32PM by drgirafa https://ift.tt/2Bmy4SR
