This short article made me laugh. I realized today that there is an entire niche for minimalists like myself. The Minimalists and Becoming Minimalist are two other interesting blogs to reduce your possessions. In case you were wondering if you could be happy without spending so much money, you may be inspired by minimalist stories. Many people have became happier with less possessions.
Since minimizing my wardrobe, I have enjoyed wasting less money at the mall and wasting less time on deciding what to wear each morning. I had to learn that shopping is not a recreational activity.
My current weakness is junk food. I frequently get cookies and chocolate bars from my corner convenience store. These trips are a waste of money and the calories are not beneficial. If I'm hungry, I should eat something that offers valuable nutrition. As a stepping stone, I am going to start buying sweet cereals. These "part of a balanced diet" children cereals can satisfy my sweet tooth, while providing fiber and vitamins. I have started tracking my calories also. Not because I want to lose weight, but because I need to eat enough calories to avoid junk food binges. I should be able to reduce the money I spend on candy by increasing my consumption of more economical proteins and carbs.
