Sometimes the best approach to live more frugally is to be aware of your spending.
Minimalism and thrift go together. When your life is full of stuff, you can't save money and buy things you love.
Budgeting is the first step to frugal living. You can budget whether you get paid weekly, monthly, or many times a month.
When I was 18 and living in a shared house at university, I started cooking for myself. Since I was a fussy child, I never prepared vegetables or made homemade meals.
You may believe that being thrifty means accepting less "luxury" things like travel, but if it's important to your happiness, you should always travel.
I keep my weekly responsibilities and appointments in a calendar, along with my annual goals.
The sheer number of free activities at your fingertips is amazing. Although some activities require a considerable discretionary cash, being inexpensive doesn't equal dull.
I loved Matilda Kahl's piece on why she wears the same clothes every day as an art director. She feels in control and free from unattainable expectations.