Category Archives: psychology of stuff
barefooted
image source Today I learned that going barefoot, or as close to barefoot as you can, is better for your body. Thanks Sarah Wilson for the heads up. She writes: So I kind of stopped (runners never step, they shuffle), … Continue reading
who are you without shopping
I was reading an old post of mine, Pulling apart my relationship with buying stuff, and came across this question. What if – when I placed a rule on myself, like no extra spending for a week – my intention … Continue reading
deprivation and ethical lifestyles
It’s so important that the process of making more ethical choices in our lives doesn’t make us feel deprived. Feeling deprived means we’re ignoring our needs. That’s not to say our need is a new pair of shoes. There is … Continue reading
buying stuff over my bloggy break
I have certain ethical guidelines for the stuff that I buy. (I’m tempted to say ‘rules’, but I try not to be too unforgiving of myself.) The ones relating to clothes are laid out in the ethical clothing pledge, which … Continue reading
in sight, in mind
Before Christmas came around, I culled a bunch of Ellie’s toys. Ones she was too old for, ones she didn’t like or didn’t play with. And I have no idea how she ended up with 30 or so stuffed toys, … Continue reading
