Overconsumption—Make It Stop!
From Labubus to Stanley Cups to Shein clothing, overconsumption is everywhere.
I, like many, have fallen victim to trends. Anything from clothes, accessories, or products—I bet I’ve fallen for everything—and the cycle always goes the same. I want it; I get it; and then, I’m disappointed.
The only times I’ve really felt satisfied is when getting something for a good deal second hand or thrifting something. So, how come we want all this stuff?
Just like with our phones, I think it’s the instant rush of excitement and dopamine we get from buying something new or getting in on something to feel included that makes us want more.
Really, though, all this is doing is harming the planet and our wallets, which I know we’ve all heard before. How do we actually prevent it?
Some steps I’ve taken is to make a list of the things I really need, not just want. If I’m feeling like I want to treat myself, I’ll see if I can turn to food first before dumping all my money into something I’ll never use.
If I am shopping for clothes or accessories, I’ll wait to the end of my trip to see which items I can remember, without looking in my cart, to see what’s more important to me and leave the other items for another day. I’ll also shop without buying and see if I remember the product later in the week to see if I really want or need it.
