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Having a mini-refridgerator and microwave in my office allows me to bring in my lunch every day. I have a replacement theory. Only eat out on special occassions.

At this point, I have everything I need, anything I purchase is only on replacement basis. If I'm adoring some black shoes I have to ask myself two questions:
a) do I already own black shoes
b) if yes, are the shoes in perfectly wearable condition?
I have to be honest. If I have black shoes in perfectly fine condition, I do not need to replace those. If they are red shoes and I don't own any red shoes, I seriously consider whether red shoes will be worth their value (cost divided by times I will wear them).

Have someone in your family that is not thrifty? My mom always buys books so I read hers instead of buying new. She is my size so we trade clothes. Somehows I always benefit from her expensive taste.

Spend money on long-term items and go cheap on disposable items. Buy cards, laundry detergent, etc. from the dollar store, but buy work clothes from outlet stores. Dress classy, not trendy, and you're clothes won't go out of style quickly. (Dress like Jennifer Aniston, not Jessica Simpson).

Replace one regular meal with Ramen Noodles.

Find your own spirituality and well-being. If you are truly at peace with your life, then you don't care about the Jones', do you?