how I've cleared

how I've cleared consumption noise out of my lifeeee so I can spend and consume less (and more intentionally) consumption noise is the feeling of constantly wanting or needing to buy new things it's triggered by external stimuli - most commonly scrolling and we're ALL guilty of it - myself included!! this year, I am focused on: buying less & buying better which means I have become much more intentional about what I buy and what I choose to CONSUME! here's how I've edited my life to get rid of constant consumption noise I unfollow & unsubscribe daily if an influencer is only posting useless links, I'm out. I follow people for inspiration and to learn something, not to mindlessly consume stuff they don't even own (or pay for!) same goes for marketing emails - immediate unsubscribe. I don't need to be reminded about new products or sales daily! honestly I am pretty proud of my follow list!! <3 I declutter my space any time I buy something, I find something else to donate, pass along to a friend, or get rid of. I do not want to accumulate more stuff!! if anything, I want to leave this apartment with less than what I brought in. I literally declutter weekly because the less I own, the better I feel!! and the less I want to buy. I've picked up more hobbies if you spend a lot of time shopping or scrolling you need a hobby ❤️ I have been loving ceramics lately! • needlepointing • crocheting/knitting • working out • cooking / baking • reading • coloring • crosswords/ word games you are responsible for what you consume!!!! manage your money with the Personal Finance Dashboard honestly tracking my expenses is usually enough to prevent me from buying something