I used to buy way too wax … then I Decided I was no longer Spend so much of my earnings on wax and bought a Chanel bag instead ! Best decision I made . Now I have about 5 Chanel bags that their resale value is off the charts . I no longer Spend all MY money on wax . Make wiser Decisions. Spread sheet ??! You track by making spreadsheets ? That’s dedication !!! Great video !!! Xxxx
@liisalahti3870
Күн бұрын
I appreciate your willingness to talk about how it all can be so addictive. 😅 I’ve had to unsubscribe to a lot of people bc I realized I was just getting constant wax marketing through pictures or videos all the time. I love my wax but I can’t be a slave to it. 😳😅 I stopped being a consultant and just buy from a local lady 6 times a year, orders ranging from $30 to $150 and just order for fun, no FOMO ruling my life either. It’s hard! But self control has been an amazing gift I’ve been asking God to grant me more of. Thanks for sharing, I don’t feel so alone now.
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
Absolutely not alone! For me it's a balance because I have this channel and I LOVE making videos and talking about wax. But I need a better balance too and not be a slave to it. Hence why I make these videos and am making these changes. It is addictive for sure!!
@misszaraannplans5909
Күн бұрын
I agree that seeing constant videos and Facebook posts makes me have FOMO and want to buy things. I try not to watch hauls or scent list videos for vendors or preorders that I am not interested in ordering from right now. I also mute my Facebook groups, especially if I know that a preorder or RTS is coming up - otherwise the day that most people order turns my Facebook page into a non stop page of people showing off their orders. September was a great month for my wax ordering and I’m hoping to pull off a no spend or very low spend for the rest of the year. I need to get my storage under control too 😅
@Jmguerin
Күн бұрын
Same here! I had to delete my fb app so that I can’t go on the groups bc when I see those lists I have no control 😂
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
For me, it felt like muting the groups wasn't enough because I was still going to their pages so removing myself from them has been really helpful. Sounds like you have a great strategy for the rest of the year!!
@StacysSagas
Күн бұрын
Good for you! Dump the spreadsheet if it heightens your anxiety. ❤ For me I love my spreadsheet because it helps me decide what I want to try and recognize what I melt and what I don’t melt. I’ve never tried to drive down my number. I get stressed and sad and honestly say a little prayer for some my favorite KZitemrs when they update their number and are stressed when it didn’t decrease enough. You’re more than any number. It’s all good. I also don’t take it negatively that you don’t want to calculate your ounces just because I do. It really helps me see what I’m melting so I don’t keep bringing in stuff I don’t melt. Great reflections. Looking forward to catching up on any book content I missed over the week.
@AlexisSchlueter
10 сағат бұрын
Exactly!! We shouldn’t be sad about it. So I’m taking that “guilt” away from me. You’re the sweetest, Stacy! Book video coming up probably next week
@Dazzling_scents_with_chris
Күн бұрын
Great video Alexis! I am going at this very similar as you. I'm not buying just to buy and if I do it's much smaller and with scents I am out of or running low. I skipped Knowles preorder but I'm going in for 2 scents I am almost out of in the RTS. I did L & S because I got called up for customs but my original plan was to skip. I did go in low. What I like most about the spreadsheet is when there is a preorder I can look to see if I have it or running low on it. I like it to know what I have or have had and did I like it. With the amount of wax we have, sometimes it's hard to remember LOL. I completely understand about the social media. The FB notifications are out of control. I am trying to pull away from the KZitem watching as well because I just can't watch all the things and I miss watching TV shows. The amount of hours spent on social media is out of control. Yes, striking a good balance is what this should be about.
@tarasfragrancedworld
Күн бұрын
I completely agree with you! I am a little tired with wax taking over my life and I am not going to do it anymore. I have been buying smaller quantities and have cut out some vendors, but moving forward I am going to only order from my top 3 vendors until I get my collection to a more manageable size. I don’t have any other type of social media so thankfully I am not part of any FB groups but I have also really slowed down on how many wax videos I am watching lately. I am looking forward to just shopping my stash, only buying once and awhile from my top vendors and just enjoying what I have. ❤
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
Yes, you not having social media I'm sure helps a lot!! Just less that you can be tempted by but it's still so hard. It sounds like you are making great progress too!
@kathylafayette3765
Күн бұрын
I agree with your comment, and now wish I would have paid off my bills first before just melting it up.
@jerseyshoreliving_NatalieMal
Күн бұрын
Just coming on… your title cracked me up !!
@thefragrancefairy
Күн бұрын
Alexis great video. I think a lot of us are feeling a little overwhelmed by our collections. I see what you mean about the spreadsheet. It’s a nice tool, but it can take time to update. I am in a no buy right now I have over 2000 pieces of wax. 😢
@elizabethsscenesscents
Күн бұрын
Alexis-I can’t do the spreadsheet either! Just enjoy more wax and I’m a visual/tactile sorter… it helps me know what I have but in a fun way. 🤗🥰❤️
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
Absolutely! I'm learning that about myself. Anything to take away the anxiety
@summertofall
Күн бұрын
I pretty much feel like I have enough to last me until spring, so I’m planning not to do much wax buying and will just get a few Scentsy BBMB in January (if there’s scents that I voted for). I only give myself a certain amount of space for wax in baskets, so now they are full it is time for me to take a pause from buying more for now. Getting all your wax to fit in designated storage areas and not exceeding those areas totally works and is a good goal to have. I use a spreadsheet and it helps me from buying duplicates. If you are a visual person, perhaps taking a few minutes and looking at the wax that is already in a drawer from a particular vendor or company before going in on another order might help without using a spreadsheet to know what you already have.
@Conniemarie75
Күн бұрын
I stopped watching all vendor wax videos that’s helps me so much. When I watch them I want to buy. I want to get through most of my vendor wax before I purchase anymore. Also I’m only going to buy from like 4 maybe 5 vendors and that’s it. Thanks for the video
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
I love to watch wax videos and support my friends, but I am much more selective than I have been in a long time and that has been great. Thank you so much for watching!
@kaylanasper9616
Күн бұрын
Love your videos :) Have you considered using destashes to pass on things that aren’t something you are enjoying? Sometimes I feel weighed down by things I’m not excited to melt.
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
I do personal destashes with my friends and send friend mail but I don’t love giving my address out so I do not post on the destash groups. It’s always a good thought though!
@melindatapley8734
Күн бұрын
Alexis I so so love this video I needed to hear this I seen everyone was talking about numbers so I was curious just to see so after I counted my numbers was nothing like the numbers I see on KZitem I kind of felt overwhelmed that I didn't have enough wax but I so love this video I am looking at my groups that I belong to I'm going to try to unfollow some of them because I see all of the things that are coming out that I would love to try but I just can't right now so I tend to hoard and I don't want to be in that headspace and I shouldn't feel that way I'm just going to melt what I want when I want and enjoy it when the time is right I'll make some purchases so glad to see you at Natalie's what beautiful flowers I'm glad you all had a great time back to the video
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
oh i'm so sorry to hear you felt that way! I know personally I shared just for accountability for myself but for sure not to make anyone feel less than. Everyone is going through a different journey with it. The flowers turned out so beautiful! I was super happy with them. Thank you so much!
@violetlucille
Күн бұрын
Hey Alexis! Can't do the spreadsheet either as it also gave me anxiety. What I found to work best for me is to organize all my wax into baskets, according to vendor, and when my baskets are too full I don't allow myself to purchase. I am a visual person, so it helps me to see my baskets starting to dwindle and it is positive reinforcement to keep melting through my stash. I used to never want to use anything up, but now it feels so satisfying to me to throw away an emptied item.
@AlexisSchlueter
7 сағат бұрын
I love this strategy!! Maybe I should try something like this. Thank you so much for watching!
@lorikane4701
Күн бұрын
I agree on much of what you said. I’m only buying in smaller quantities and I cut vendors out . If small sizes aren’t offered, I’m not buying anymore. I also don’t track either, it stresses me out and keeps me from enjoying what I have.
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
I'm learning that about myself. It's a journey for sure!!
@misskellymac
Күн бұрын
Nose prints, Paw prints, yup, I have those on my windows and my pickup windows , and dog hair are an added bonus because I have a Corgi, and Yorkie mix( doesn't shed). But I love them.😅 The Excell idea sounds great, but I never did that. That would drive me crazy. I am like you, my storage refects my current wax volumes. So, purchased a cute notebook with hardbound , spiral sides, from Dollar General. I put tabs it and I sectioned it by Vendor company, or Scentsy, or retail. I write down what I have and It works. I keep it close by. I also now have a rule to use up what I have from Vendor( not Scentsy) before I buy more from that company. So far it's working and I haven't purchased any Vendor or retail wax since July. My rule excludes Scentsy. 😅😅😅. I know I should apply to all but can't yet You look awesome by the way. 😊❤
@AlexisSchlueter
Күн бұрын
awe you are too sweet, thank you so much! I had a work dinner yesterday so tried to look put together haha you have a great strategy!
@rijd2304
Күн бұрын
Some people buy was too much because of inner guilt or shame. I remember a mindfulness book called 30 Days to Overcome Guilt by Harper Daniels that helped a lot.
@AlexisSchlueter
10 сағат бұрын
I’ll have to check it out!
@kathylafayette3765
Күн бұрын
I am finally acknowledging that everytime I melt my wax, I am literally melting my $$.
@kathylafayette3765
Күн бұрын
I have actually unjoined alot of facebook groups. I just need to concentrate on paying down my bills as they are my top priority. I overspent on TB'S last pre-order but she is my top vendor at this time. So after this Lavender & Speckles pre-order tomorrow I am done till next September 2025. Of course, TB'S will be an exception but only looking for my favorites.
@krmievans
Күн бұрын
I have a certain area for my wax & when that's full, no more. I have my wax divided into 2 categories spring & summer, & Halloween / fall, Christmas / winter. This makes it easier for me to see what I have. I do the same thing for my candles. I still have to much. I have never heard of anyone having a spreadsheet for their wax. That's going to far for me.
@AlexisSchlueter
14 сағат бұрын
Lots of people do just as a way to know exactly what they have. It’s a great strategy but just was giving me another job to have to record everything
@kathylafayette3765
Күн бұрын
I hear that SGA is opening in January, but will not be ordering.
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