How to Stop Buying Things You Don't Need?

 

How to Stop Buying Things You Don't Need?

 


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Many times, we feel that need to buy things that we are never going to use, or we do it on impulse. So, my question is:  How to Stop Buying Things You Don't Need?

 

OBJECTIVE: 

In the attached video, she explains why sometimes products that are not needed are bought, the subject of materialism is mentioned, that is, when someone buys to receive that dose of happiness, but it will be for a short time after the purchase. Also, mention how some people relate the number of purchases with the level of success or happiness.

It is important to know what is behind these unnecessary purchases, why do you do it? And for what? After that, it will be to change this habit that brings with it an unnecessary expense of money, an accumulation of products that is not required and achieve a healthier life.


REFLECTIVE:

Discovering how to avoid those unnecessary purchases will help us improve financially and use our time in other healthier activities.

Currently there are many interesting publications with tips so that they can be applied, such as the article: “How to stop buying things you don't need online - 20 simple tips” (Minimizemymess, 2023). In this blog, the author explains from her own experience how she stopped being a compulsive shopper, giving some tips, such as knowing why you buy, having the amount of expenses and placing limits on your purchases. Also, talk about your experience with Amazon and how easy it is to buy online. On the other hand, he talks about the option of minimalism, making intentional purchases and with a real purpose to be used many times the purchased product.

The next article is: “Impulse Buying: Why We Do It and How to Stop” (Ramsey, 2022). The author explains what an impulse purchase is? and gives examples; He also mentions how dopamine appears before a purchase, which produces temporary happiness and how dangerous it can be when you become dependent on that sensation or addiction. It also explains how to change certain habits to avoid impulse purchases, such as doing entertainment activities such as going for a walk, doing yoga, or talking with friends, which will replace impulse purchases.


INTERPRETIVE:

Avoiding buying unnecessary things or on impulse will bring some benefits such as: improving finances, learning what to spend or invest in, using credit cards wisely, having a good credit history; also, in learning to improve your mental health in other activities that generate happiness or contribute well-being in your life. Likewise, there will be no accumulation of things, there will be more space and order of the products obtained.


DECISIONAL:

It is very important to recognize that at some point in life you have bought unnecessary things, also to evaluate if it is very recurring. After that, follow the tips of experts or people who managed to change this habit. So, it is necessary to make a shopping list, make a budget, look for multifunctional and good quality products, ask questions about how many times it will be used and if it really has a useful utility. Having a conscious follow-up and control of purchases, you will avoid falling into the marketing of companies.

 

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