Let’s talk about WHY. In my stories on Friday, I chatted to you all a little about my past and how long it took me to start working on my shopping addiction. (Saved that to the end of my highlights for those who want to watch.) I had found an old blog post from 2009…
So now we’ve been over some ways that The Four Shopping Rules can help slow down our consumption. Let me review… Closet Control IDENTIFY – there’s a problem here and you want to change, make a plan, know your why.INVENTORY – take note (mental, written, digital) of all the clothing you own. You may purge…
I love creating a minimal packing list from my vacations — not only to help someone else who may struggle with packing, but also to help myself the next time I go on a trip! It’s so nice to have a reference point! And I have to start this post by saying that sometimes I…
In my shopping hay days, one of the traps that I always seemed to get caught up in was Frequent Buyer Rewards programs. As a deal seeker and sale finding professional deep down in my soul, it was an easy trigger for me. With discounts upon discounts, they were practically giving things away! (I’m looking…
Just a few thoughts on advertising. And for that, I want to go all the way back to step one of The Four Shopping Rules: IDENTIFY. This covers such a wide range of topics and conversations, from simply identifying that you want to change and slow down, to making a plan for yourself, to knowing…
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,…