Category Archives: psychology of stuff

I’m reading/watching Danielle LaPorte’s Firestarter Sessions whenever I get a chance these days. (And I don’t get paid for saying this, but if you’re in business for yourself, I absolutely, 500%, squealing-fangirl recommend this resource above any other.) This particular … Continue reading →

So I’ve been working on my buying stuff psychology pretty hardcore the past couple of weeks. The only thing I’ve bought, besides food and petrol, was a thrifted packet of two handkerchiefs. I’ve not bought books I would have otherwise … Continue reading →

I think there’s stages of shunning consumerism. Stages of not buying stuff. The stage right before my current one was, ‘I really want to buy something – anything – but there’s really nothing here that I want so I’ll have … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I remember being told, “You’re too fussy,” as a kid. It was a criticism. I was – and still am – picky with what goes in my mouth, what I wear and what stays … Continue reading →

I grew up shopping. I don’t really remember the other extra-curricular outings I went on regularly as a kid. What I do remember is spending every Sunday, often Saturdays, too, at a shopping centre. And not just an hour or … Continue reading →