In a Reddit thread discussing frugal habits, users shared strategies that helped them save money effectively. One user highlighted that deactivating their Instagram account curtailed their spending driven by social media ads and peer comparisons, leading to a substantial decrease in debt. Another user emphasized investing in fewer, high-quality items, which reduced both purchases and waste while fostering mindfulness about spending and sustainability. Such habits underscore the importance of conscious consumerism in combatting the financial pressure brought about by societal influences.
I deactivated my Instagram account. Between the ads, influencers, and just seeing my friends do cool shit, I was definitely influenced to spend out of my tax bracket.
Buying expensive, quality things over cheap, quantity things. A $30 sweater that I love and wear regularly, rather than ten $5 sweaters that sit unworn.
Buying $3/lb Honeycrisp apples instead of sale apples whose flavor I don't like, leading to waste and more expenses.
It's helped me cut back on snacking, cut back on waste, and save a lot of space.
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