There is an app called but Buy Nothing for free trading p2p https://buynothingproject.org/
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I'd put a question mark at hobby equipment, since hobbies help with destressing and contribute positively to mental health.
Same for books (assuming you consider reading relaxing). Unless you pirate ebooks of course to bypass Amazon purchases and the likes.
One of the spending problems I have is I get into hobbies and it becomes an obsessive gear collecting activity. For example, backpacking. You can go backpacking with very basic, cheap equipment, but eventually I seem to end up wanting the most expensive gear. So hobby purchases is something I want to stop. I want to learn to do hobbies without expensive gear.
There are libraries and a lot of audiobooks are free online.
Don't forget your local library. I stopped ordering books online and started visiting the library, and not only am I reading for free, but I also find out about awesome programs my library has. They do discounted tickets for museums, book clubs, kids' activities, and all sorts of community events.
If you're an ebook type, get a library card and download Libby!
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I've been "no buy" for a couple of months now. Well, mostly. The goods unite us app is a handy tool to check out. If you have to spend money at least you'll know how those companies are spending it.
Did you find anything particularly difficult?
I was already pretty low buy so it wasn't too hard. I would like to retire one day so I try to save as much as possible already. The thing I miss are the little treats I would buy just because. Getting rid of amazon helped a lot with the instant gratification shopping.
Best of luck to you! It would be great to hear how it goes for you. I am also decreasing my spending similarly, and it was helpful to see your list.