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Why We Overbuy (+ How to Stop)

Why We Overbuy (+ How to Stop)

Are you a struggling minimalist? If so, maybe you wonder why we buy things we don't need, despite the fact that our purchases don’t make us happy, send us into debt + destroy our planet’s precious resources. Inside: 4 reasons why humans are primed to accumulate as theorized in both evolutionary + behavioral psychology; 4 tips to rewire our biology + buy less, too.

These days, many Americans boast supersized homes, an outfit for every day of the month + 300,000 possessions, on average.

We also report high levels of depression + anxiety; we have debt, too.

Have you ever wondered why we continue to buy more + more, despite the fact that our purchases don’t make us happy, send us into debt + destroy our planet’s precious resources?

I do.

On this week’s show I divulge 4 reasons why we buy things we don’t need as theorized by both evolutionary + behavioral psychology. I offer up 4 ways to buy less, too.

Enjoy!

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Have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? While capsule wardrobes are often touted as the singular solution to closet overwhelm, many report that they can be restrictive, boring and, frankly, unrealistic in practice.

A minimalist closet is best served by first identifying the outfits needed to live YOUR unique life. On today's show podcaster Lauren Morley shows us how to streamline our wardrobes, say goodbye to clutter, and feel effortlessly put together every day by focusing less on capsules and more on a 20 outfit wardrobe, instead.

 

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