what was the hardest thing for you to stop buying?
i've been trying to simplify my life over the past year and cutting down on unnecessary shopping has honestly been harder than i expected. for me the biggest problem area was clothes. not luxury stuff or expensive brands, just constantly buying random shirts, hoodies, sneakers, jackets, or things on sale because i convinced myself i'd use them eventually.
the problem is i ended up with a closet full of stuff i barely wore while still rotating through the same few outfits every week. once i noticed that pattern it started feeling ridiculous. now i'm trying to keep a smaller wardrobe where everything actually gets used regularly instead of sitting there "just in case." i've gotten a lot better about it but i still notice the urge sometimes when i'm stressed or bored. stores and apps make impulse buying way too easy now.
what category was hardest for you to cut back on when you started getting into minimalism? and did it get easier over time or do you still fight the habit?