tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873742539454902971.post1928311617764244012..comments2023-11-23T10:56:36.720-08:00Comments on Minimalist-ing: Depression Era ThinkingRobertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14359349687087171820noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873742539454902971.post-75548583092109194842017-05-18T12:17:19.034-07:002017-05-18T12:17:19.034-07:00I've heard about the "20-20" test, w...I've heard about the "20-20" test, where you don't keep it if you can replace it for $20 or in 20 minutes. However, I start adding up all the $20 dollars and it seems hard to let things go. I know it's not rational (if I use it up and need to buy more I'm no better off). I tell myself that recognizing I'm being irrational is good, and I am making improvement, but I still have to struggle to let some things go!Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359349687087171820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873742539454902971.post-20692203821614081042017-05-17T06:45:38.822-07:002017-05-17T06:45:38.822-07:00Great insights. I have also learned to ask myself ...Great insights. I have also learned to ask myself 2 questions: How hard would it be to replace this item if in fact I did need it? How much would it cost to replace it? <br /><br />I also set a $ limit for replacement cost including the idea that I could probably borrow a lot of things, take them off friends hands, get them at a thrift store or find a substitute. Having a scarcity mindset in the midst of an overabundance of material items is not helpful to low stress living.Juhlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440147890620303894noreply@blogger.com