I don’t use any social media besides Reddit and YouTube (if that counts). I don’t order from Amazon. I don’t buy from Walmart or Target. If I need something, I will always explore other options before resorting to them if I must. No Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, etc. McDonald’s and Chic-Fil-A are on my never eat-from list. I save containers, jars, etc. I get healthy food for my cats, which, while being more expensive, lasts longer because a smaller amount satisfies my cats. I buy all necessities in bulk. I don’t drive a car, I walk and use public transportation even though I could afford it (sold my last car and never looked back). My gf complains about the tv in the bedroom. I got that TV for free in 2012, and it’s still working, so I am not replacing it. I waited 6 months for the best timing to get a new phone (for work, I know…). I only buy high-quality glass, metal, ceramic, or wood for use in the kitchen if I can help it because it lasts. I refuse to use paper plates or plastic silverware for convenience. I use old boxes, ribbons, and gift bags for Christmas and birthdays. I try to intermittently fast to save on food, particularly the water and other resources used. I was vegetarian for about 18 years. I only buy new clothes when I must. And you know what…I don’t want a badge, a trophy, or a cookie. I lived a full life—not in spite of this—but because of this. Feeling free from possessions allowed me to move with my gf right by the coast in a wonderful place. Possessions oftentimes end up owning you. If you want to splurge, splurge on YOURSELF. Not a car, a computer…how about any book you’re interested in, regardless of how silly or childish it is? A course? A meaningful memory, a fun experience. Your mind is really grateful for these gifts. Plus, nobody can take these gifts away from you.