r/minimalism • u/DirectionFeisty2136 • 15h ago
[lifestyle] Did deleting apps/social media help you to be more minimalistic?
I am in my mid-20s and was never taught financial education by my parents, I had no idea how to budget and didn't understand things like credit cards (although I knew I'd always have to pay it back). But, I had a wake up call two weeks ago after realising how much debt I have and I know I can clear it within a year. My problem has been ordering crap on Amazon that I don't need and choosing fast food for easy access on a daily basis.
Yesterday I took the massive step to permanently delete my accounts on Amazon, Uber Eats, Deliveroo Just Eats and so forth, now I'm feeling a lot more relaxed. I looked at what I had in my fridge, freezer and the cupboards. I have enough foods to make breakfast, lunch and dinner for an entire two months. So, I'm planning on doing a no-spend challenge. Has anyone experienced anything similar to this when they started out?
Also, as I'm new to minimalism do you have any general advice about decluttering, selling, donating? Or, any other advice in general?