I Stopped Shopping for a Year — Here’s What Changed

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At the beginning of this year, I challenged myself to a No-Buy Year — and now that I’m almost at the end, I have so many thoughts. 🌿 Start a No Buy Challenge with my Notion Template → https://www.krystalynngier.com/digital-downloads/p/no-buy-challenge-guidebook 📺 WATCH NEXT ✨ More videos you’ll love: [Related Video Title 1] → [link] [Related Video Title 2] → [link] 🪴 Explore the full [Playlist Name] → [playlist link] What started as a way to save money for a house turned into something much deeper: learning impulse control, building gratitude, and redefining what “enough” actually means. In today’s video, I’m breaking down my honest reflections — what I stuck with, where I slipped up, and the biggest lessons I’ve learned from spending less and living more intentionally. If you’ve ever wanted to do a no-buy month, year, or challenge, this video will give you a real look at what it’s like and whether it’s actually worth it. 🌿 📍 Let’s hang out: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/krystalynngier TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@krystalynngier 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES 🌎 FREE Mind, Body, Planet Resources → https://www.krystalynngier.com/freebies 💭 Guided Routine Reset Challenge → https://www.krystalynngier.com/digital-downloads/p/refresh-and-renew-your-guided-routine-reset-challenge ☀️ Create a Mindful Morning with my Kit → https://www.krystalynngier.com/digital-downloads/p/-mindful-morning-routine-kit 🪴 Get a FREE list of all of my favorite Eco Swaps Here → https://www.krystalynngier.com/eco-swaps 💌 Join the Monthly Mind Body Planet Newsletter → https://www.krystalynngier.com/mbpnewsletter 🛒 My Favorite Products & Affiliate Brands → https://benable.com/krystalynngier 🎥 CREDITS Music: Uppbeat This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, I may receive a small commission. Thank you for supporting my work! ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why I Started a No-Buy Year 01:00 Saving for a House & Resetting Habits 03:00 My Original No-Buy Rules 05:30 The Rules I Struggled With (Seasonal Decor & Candles) 09:00 How I Adjusted My Home Decor Spending 12:00 Learning Impulse Control & Shopping Awareness 15:00 Living With a Partner During a No-Buy Challenge 17:00 What I’ve Learned: Creativity, Gratitude, and Balance 20:00 Final Thoughts + Why It’s 100% Worth It 21:00 The No-Buy Challenge Template + Wrap-Up #HASHTAGS #SustainableLiving #CozyLifestyle #IntentionalLiving #EcoFriendly #MindBodyPlanet #SlowLiving #MinimalistLifestyle #LowWasteLiving #EcoTips #underconsumption #nobuyyear #mindbodyplanet #budgeting #budget2025 🎙 ABOUT ME Hey, I’m Krys! 👋🏻I create videos about sustainability, mindful living, and intentional routines — aka all things Mind, Body & Planet. My goal is to help you slow down, consume with intention, and create a life you love (without the eco-guilt). I’m also the host of the Mind Body Planet podcast: 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3XUysUVTh8R1kjyHDlKk4C?si=5AZlh5r_Tm2Q3W2MBXdTFQ 🎧 Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-planet/id1686956931