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StitcherWe’re all about that frugal life, but what happens when you take it a step further and embrace minimalism? In this episode, Jen and Jill dive into how a minimalist mindset can help you reclaim your power, boost your confidence in spending decisions, and make room for what truly matters.
When fewer things are important, the things that are truly important shine through.
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The Power in Simplicity
In this article, Jules Acree shares her story on how shifting to minimalism has directly and positively impacted her quality of life.
What Jen + Jill have to say:
Jill loves how this article highlights the impact of a minimalist mindset on financial wellness. At its core, unlearning consumerism helps you reclaim your power and rebuild confidence in your purchasing decisions. Jen also appreciated how the article emphasized that frugality and minimalism give you a sense of power and control over your money, making informed choices even more empowering.
Another mindset focuses on staying in tune with core values. Jen explains that it’s no longer just about getting the best deals but about identifying what truly matters to us and prioritizing those things as much as possible.
Where Less Stuff Means More Life
Minimalism also allows us to invest in our future, new learning experiences, community, relationships, groups, volunteering, and hobbies that are meaningful to us. Jill explains that with less focus on buying, we have more time and money for the things that truly matter.
Moreover, it can improve our efficiency so we can get more done. Jen adds that when we take a more minimalist approach, we want to do less. Jill totally relates—she’s willing to pay for efficiency, but she also knows that minimalism can cut down the need to pay for it in the first place.
The Overlooked Side of Frugality
One aspect that doesn’t get talked about as much in the frugal space is giving back—the concept of generosity. The more you evaluate your spending, the more opportunities you create to put money toward what truly matters. And that includes giving back to your community.
What's an area you struggle to maintain minimalism (or identify your enough?)
In Jen’s home, there’s too many toys and not enough kitchen gadgets. While in Jill’s home, there’s surprisingly too many cups but not enough decor.
Bill of The Week
Thanks Michelle from England for sharing about paying off your car in October! And putting more money towards Christmas!
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