How I overcame my shopping addiction | 5 life-changing habits

How I overcame my online shopping addiction.

In this video, you'll learn 5 life-changing habits that you can adopt to help you stop shopping and become an intentional spender.

This video will cover the following:
✅ How I developed a problem with online shopping
✅ How you can implement better habits to live intentionally
✅ 5 simple habits that changed my life
✅ How to declutter to make space for the life you want
✅ The budgeting method that changed my life!
... and so much more!

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0:00 Intro
0:51 My shopping addiction story
4:50 Do you have a shopping problem? (Self-assessment)
7:24 Habit #1 - Take responsibility for your actions
10:19 Habit #2 - Set a goal
13:43 Goal setting journal prompts
16:27 Habit #3 - Implement new habits
21:19 Habit #4 - Declutter to make space for the life you want
25:55 Habit #5 - Embrace adversity and practice gratitude

Thanks for watching this video! I love and appreciate you!

[leftlive]

“If I don’t need it, do not buy it”. I have to repeat that in the mind whenever I feel the urge to spend money.

[kirabauer]

I realized I may be a shopping addict, when I started dreaming about shopping and I woke up feeling happy and euphoric.

[sreyphon-thill]

Decluttering was the best thing for me to realize my shopping habits and now I’m more aware of what I bring in and really appreciate what I have. Great video!

[booksandthings]

I could stop buying clothes and books for 3 years and not be even close to running out. I do a spreadsheet for my spending now. And slowly I have cut down my shopping so much. It's crazy how much I justified spending bc it was little purchases but it adds up. I saved up much more. And I like seeing my bankaccount do better. I started to use up my skin products and parfume. But I noticed with clothes and bags, while I use more of my clothes now when things get worn out I still have my favorites and don't wear everything. Also I stopped online shopping completely.

[melissaebbert]

Wow this video really hit home! I’m currently trying to quit my shopping addiction! It’s gone on for years and gives me so much anxiety. We are constantly broke because I literally can’t stop online shopping! This video game me great tips that I will implement on my journey! Thank you so much!

[emmalarson]

Shopping addictions are real! I developed one during the pandemic & breaking it has been tough. Unsubscribing from marketing emails has really helped & I've decluttered my closet multiple times. I used to do hauls on my channel & even stopped those because it was hurting my finances and adding more to my already small apartment. Things are getting better but the self-discipline is a tough piece to work on as I'm not getting those dopamine hits from shopping like before. I created a checking account that's just for the "fun" things that I'll contribute to & if the money isn't there for what I want, then I can't have it.

[maddie]

Great video, a lot of us really can benefit from this insight. Something we should all take note of is the way advertisers very often help us create excuses for mindless impulse purchases, while using timers, countdowns, and other fake scarcity tactics to convince us not to wait until we think better of it. They'll say "treat yourself, you deserve it!" and tell you that buying their product is all in the name of "self-care"...even if you weren't even considering buying it until you saw the enticing ad. Also, the bizarre mix I often see of the "self-care" angle along with a message that you need their product to fix your very normal "flaws". Understanding these marketing strategies and breaking free of them will go a long way to helping to be more mindful of your habits and take responsibility, it's very empowering.

[susanh]

I was thinking about the clothes I used to 💕 love. I had this one pair of suede combat boots, my best Levi’s and some cute sweaters. I had a suede jacket and a white denim anorak. I loved these clothes and wore them a lot. Now I can’t wear the same thing twice in a month! I woke up one day and opened a Poshmark closet and started selling three closets full (!) of clothes, shoes, and bags. I’m still working on it.

[Sobermama]

This was good. I keep trying no buys and fail everytime. I want to do a no buy year

[mayathemumbler]

This was very wholesome and helped me feel more motivated about life. Thank you for this ❤

[Barnaby_bo]

I bought 3 pairs of trainers today. I have another pair on the way.

[aenigmatica]

This video is so so helpful. I’ve been making excuses about how it’s not SO bad.

[naturecreep]

Just bought an impulse purchase in the supermarket and im ao annoyed at myself. It was so last minute. I hate the item on now ive got it home. I have to return it now this week which is another waste of time and effort. I find myself unable to learn the difference between need and want

[FineNaturalHairROCKS]

This is a great video! I absolutely LOVE Eaton Centre; especially at Christmas! And I really appreciate the vulnerability you showed in this video. Thank you for sharing your story and this important message with us, 💛

[bhhrdwk]

Thank you for this video. I needed it. I’m struggling really badly with this and feel so lonely. When I try to reach out to friends about this issue they just giggle. Helps to know others understand.

[shannilovely]

Great video! I definitely shop too much, and I think it’s to fill a void. Seeing you shop in the video was interesting because it looked so dull- shops have these ugly bright lights, they’re filled to the brim with things, fashions come and go so fast.. but if you put me in a mall, I get so happy 🙈

[aenigmatica]

These are such practical tips that are really helpful in life in general. Amazing.

[CailieStar]

Such great video! I got so many things to think about on my own financial journey ❤

[lovethineownself]

Wow! This hit home. Extremely helpful video, THANK YOU !!! 🙏🙏🙏

[lovelysenorita]

Thank you for the tips. Really helped me a lot. Ive been experiencing shopping addiction and hard to resist.