We don't buy things, we buy meaning. Preach.

Please do a full video on this!! Identity and why we shop and what we shop for. My perspective KZfaq channel just did a great video on buying luxury because of low self esteem and I think it is spot on!!❤

Oooo! "We rarely buy THINGS, we buy Meaning," Very insightful, Christina!! We also buy connection and belonging.

When I feel to spend I put the items in my cart and leave it. If I come back a week or two later and still really want it then I will buy it. But I realize that most times the urge to spend is gone as I am thinking with a clear head or maybe wisdom kicked in lol.

Well said and very wise! This is really resonating with me right now. Thanks for continuing to talk about this and for promoting conscious consumption. 🥰🤗

This is absolutely TRUTH, and even with (myself) acknowledging this- I still can’t break that cycle of shopping. It’s a real addiction for me. I shop out of boredom, and buy for that quick gratification. I’m not in debt- but I don’t need any of it and certainly don’t have the room for all of it… never mind the other issues.. Its all fantasy- It’s really difficult for me to break that and stay committed. I have this information- but have the hardest time putting it into practice.

You’ve helped me more than you’ll ever know. Thank you❣️

I agree. But once someone looks up something to get an idea of how to organize or dress up an outfit…. YOU SINK INTO ALL THESE GADEGTS, HANDBAGS, HOME DECOR😩😩that one starts to want to buy those items. Lol. Probably this is just me 😄. Oh well🤷🏻‍♀️, just wanted to share something. I so like your style by the way👍🏼

I never do impulse buying. I always search for months until I find the perfect thing lol and then everyone around me asks me where did I get this thing. It’s kinda annoying cuz I had to spend so much time comparing different options and watching thousands of reviews and they get a link right away cuz I’ve done all the research for them…

Hi Christina, yes, that's all true .... but it still has such a strong effect, especially because I was rejected as a child by my own father if I didn't dress nicely and richly. I wanted to buy those earrings you have too. And that was a very strong impulse. However, I explained to myself that they are relatively heavy .... When I see these earrings on you now, my desire awakens again!

My grandmother lived so differently... not a big consumer, had the same furniture and decor her whole life, small closet of clothes. She spent a lot of time with friends and gardening, and rarely shopped for anything but food.

Thanks for putting a name on this behavior for me. I've recognized it, but never knew what it was called. I always ask, "no, but what do **you** want?"

Wow 🤯 I think you hit the nail on the (my) head 😮😢 I unloaded amd declutterred AMD RENOVATED only to find myself back on the hamster wheel 🥺

She pointing to the stanley cup people

So how do you balance the desire for the more ‘expensive’ things with the justification of buying quality to last, investment pieces, classics so you have less waste? Would really love a longer video on all of this ❤

Interesting!💕

Love this...makes so much sense!

Excellent observation 👍

Probably true for many people but I don’t think that’s quite it for me, honestly. I moved 13 years ago to an area which is very rural, unlike the urban area where I have been my whole life (which was quite an adjustment) and I don’t share any tastes in clothes, makeup or home decor of any of my new friends or people I work with. But I still buy the same things I used to, because it’s so easy to buy online (or sometimes drive back, even though it’s a good 2-3 hours one way). I think I still have some kind of lingering image of who I am? Not sure…..

What if I impulsively want to buy 200 euros worth of cat supplies? I just want my cats to have a better life. 😂​😭​ But when it comes to clothes, sure, I agree with the thought that we buy meaning. Still, I don't see anyone around me wearing elaborate Edwardian romantic dresses, yet, I definitely want them.

Very good. Love your last statement. Didn't you once do a review of the book "Wanting"? Even if I remember that right, I agree that an extended video of this would be good!

I have loved clothes & shoes since I was a child 😭😂

Well said 😊

“We buy meaning” #truth ❤ can be good, can be less good 😉 ❤

Mind blown

Thank you

you are absolutely right, but how I can fixed?

So very true

I did this today oppps 😂

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Can't agree more

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The biggest waste of money is makeup, and a lot of it is full of toxic chemicals.

Where are your earrings from?

How not to impulse buy ? Be broke and know it ! 😂