Let’s talk about appreciation. When people message me asking: How do I do this?How do I stop wanting new things?How do I turn off my FOMO?How can I QUIT shopping? I’m thrilled to share #thefourshoppingrules, and all the other little tricks I have learned over the years to slow down in the moment. But the…
Impulse shopping. My forever weakness! A couple weeks ago, I had a moment and did some impulse shopping with this jacket. (Saved my thought process to my highlights on Instagram if you missed it). Man, I felt regret and buyer’s remorse almost instantly — not because I didn’t love the jacket, but because I didn’t…
Making a slow buy is something I’m really excited to talk about, because it really shows me that my habits are improving. But I’m also learning that talking about shopping addiction while still making purchases is going to be a real challenge for me! It feels like freakin’ Confession around here. So let me talk…
INVEST is the fourth step in The Four Shopping Rules. I’ve been laying the groundwork and setting you guys up with #thefourshoppingrules, which has brought up a lot of memories and emotions. I have found myself quite exhausted every day! Not sure if the two are directly related, or if it simply has more to…
IMPULSE is the third step of The Four Shopping Rules. I want to preface this topic by saying it is one that I’m certain I will struggle with until the day I leave this planet — rocket ship or otherwise. The 3rd “i” of #thefourshoppingrules is IMPULSE CONTROL. Through this first round of discussions (yes,…
INVENTORY is step two of The Four Shopping Rules. Today I want to touch on INVENTORY. I can’t stress enough what a huge step this is in getting to know your wardrobe. When I was at the peak of my addiction, I was so blinded by a good deal, that I would actually think I…
IDENTIFY if the first step of The Four Shopping Rules. Before we get into the nitty gritty of overcoming shopping addiction and cutting down on impulse spending, we have to start at home, in our closets. Get familiar with what’s going on in there. Start clearing out the items that no longer serve us. Start…
I always start my shopping addiction segments with a simple disclaimer: THIS IS A JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE. I don’t judge you and you don’t judge me. It’s a safe place to talk freely about our struggles, and no rude comments, sustainability shaming, or general negativity will be tolerated. I will say things in this series…