I actually wanted to write about something or a pattern I recently let go of (actually, it's not just recently, but it's been going on for some time now): not having to stay up-to-date with gadgets unless there's a need. By urgent, I mean, if the gadget is truly a tool to support our lives or work.
Why is this important to me? Because I see people's enthusiasm for replacing their gadgets as often as possible to keep up with the latest releases. That's what changed my mindset to let go of the urge to buy gadgets quickly when there's no need for urgency.
My phone is five years old, and I really like it because for its mid-range price, I get quite a lot of features, and I get to share a lot of moments with it. The good thing I've learned from this change is that I can save more and save money for more priority things. Besides, I always feel panicked and reluctant to adapt to a smelly phone again, having to transfer things from my old phone to my new one. Argh… even typing this makes me panic just thinking about it.
Repair damaged cell phones by myself
There's another thing I've let go of. That's the tendency to buy whatever's on sale on social media. One social media platform, T, is very aggressive in offering promotions on a lot of food, so people automatically flock to buy food every day. I was in that phase too before the T platform became so aggressive. But I've repented.
Even though my friends always show me how they've managed to buy certain foods cheaply, I only respond with joy but don't make myself buy them.
Made by myself
I only buy something if I really need it. Not because it's viral or because it's on sale. Because discounts really do make us go crazy every day, unavoidably. It's a vicious cycle of waste and self-irresponsibility. Why do I say irresponsibility? For me, now over 30, I can't be careless with all the "delicious foods" that go viral on social media. My metabolism will slow down, and of course, the first thing I have to work on is choosing the right foods and exercising consistently.
Of course, I'm still not a clean food person, but I really try to cook my own meals, whatever it is. I still indulge in junk food occasionally, but that's very rare. I've also been exercising consistently since last year, so I've become more aware of my body's signals when I feel something strange or unwell.
Those are the things I want to convey regarding the two points above. Thank you to the readers who have paid attention to my writing. I believe that practicing minimalism and mindfulness in daily life doesn't have to be on a large scale right away; we can start gradually with small things, as simple as changing an uncontrolled thought pattern.
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Hi @titisnariyah It's true that discount can lure one to spend unnecessarily, practicing minimalism helps us stay focus and also reminds us about our priorities. Figuring out if or not we truly need what we're are about to get. And yes, practicing minimalism touches every aspect of our lives.
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