Buy Less: Take the Fear and Compulsion Out of Shopping
by Lori Deschene
“Throw moderation to the winds, and the greatest pleasures bring the greatest pains.” ~Democritus
Around the holidays we tend to talk more about consumerism. Especially knowing that Black Friday started even earlier than usual this year (on Thursday night), a lot of us feel that our consumption has gotten out of hand.
Many people I know have suggested we should curb our impulse to buy and only purchase necessities, but I can’t help but wonder if perhaps the solution is less about extremism and more about moderation.
Making a drastic change can seem appealing when we’re frustrated …
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