‘Overconsumption isolates us’: how to start shopping less

Published 8 June 2026 · india

Spending can be exciting – but how do you function outside of it? Experts share their tips for paring down buying For years, I have

Spending can be exciting – but how do you function outside of it? Experts share their tips for paring down buying For years, I have been caught in a tiresome, expensive cycle: when I’m bored (or sad, or insecure) I scroll through my phone, looking for stuff to buy.

In those moments, it feels like the right purchase will relieve me of ennui or unpleasantness. These shoes will make my life more glamorous! This face wash will make me feel forever beautiful!

Sometimes this rush lasts up to two days after I receive my item. But the excitement fades – sometimes as soon as I click “confirm

purchase” – and I inevitably think: “Why did I do that?” Continue reading...

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