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"Shopaholics Anonymous"
🕑 Added 2021-09-23 12:06:00 +0000 UTCPatreon Exclusive. Joshua and Ryan discuss overcoming our urge to find solace in shopping, and they answer the following questions:
Why do we relentlessly search for the next best thing? (00:00)
Who is Jony Ive? (17:27)
What causes a shopping addiction? (25:39)
What are the symptoms of a shopping addiction? (28:38)
What can we do to curb the urge to shop compulsively, particularly with regards to grocery shopping? (46:15)
How do I determine between want and need when it’s for my child? (51:32)
How do I stop obsessively researching every new purchase I make? (56:44)
How can I help a loved one who believes in “retail therapy”? (1:03:23)
How do I appropriately address a loved one’s distress that I don’t want to participate in shopping dates anymore? (1:07:47)
LINKS
Article: 5 Ways to Combat a Shopping Addiction
Article: Different Types of Shopping or Spending Addictions
Article: That
Book: Love People, Use Things
Book: Minimalist Rulebook
Explore: Diderot Effect
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Podcast: Johann Hari
Podcast: Derek Sivers
Podcast: The Lacking
Resources: The Minimalists
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Tour: The Minimalists
Website: Shopaholics Anonymous
MAXIMS
“Everything is 100% off when you don’t buy it.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“Clutter doesn’t make you discontented—chasing contentment through consumerism does.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“The ‘how’ is most useful after you understand the ‘why.’” —Ryan Nicodemus
“Pleasure-seeking always leads to sadness.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
“You can’t more your way to less.” —Joshua Fields Millburn
This Maximal episode corresponds with Minimal episode 306.
Comments
Tara Tannenbaum
I just listened to this one. Just joined Patreon yesterday. I can't tell you how much I FEEL THIS. I am a month "clean" now. I read Atomic Habits by James Clear and made one of my habits to not buy anything unless I need it (food, toilet paper etc). If I have clothes that fit, I wear them. I have been getting rid of excess purchases I have made in the past to help pay off my debt, and started saving money as well. One tip I did was instead of deleting Amazon (because I do have to use it for some things I buy) was to put stuff I wanted in my cart and then move it to save for later. It's weird how you go back and look at your save for later stuff, and think... why did I even want that to begin with?
Mary
good topic and very useful info. i feel that your story at the beginning may be related to zen buddhism regarding mindfulness and being present in the moment? thanks for sharing!
