I’ve don’t this before but haven’t recently as my buying has slowed with my current life cycle and I’m content with it. But my favorite way to challenge myself on any impulsive or unnecessary purchase (especially for clothing) I re-learned through one of my Seamwork DYW sprints several years ago: buy only what you LOVE. With that qualifi…
I’ve don’t this before but haven’t recently as my buying has slowed with my current life cycle and I’m content with it. But my favorite way to challenge myself on any impulsive or unnecessary purchase (especially for clothing) I re-learned through one of my Seamwork DYW sprints several years ago: buy only what you LOVE. With that qualifier I could think back on what I love to wear and want to wear based on my DYW exercises and easily let go of the urge. Do I want it or need it? If so do I love it. 95% of the time the answer is “no”. My wardrobe has simplified itself and I always love what I put on. Every piece is magical now so spending often feels unnecessary…on the flip side as a maker when I want to spend it is hard because of the “I can make that” syndrome and so little seems exciting. But that’s money in my pocket to invest in my making adjacent hobbies like fabric and yarn collecting. LOL
That’s awesome, I love to hear it. I also feel like the “I can make that” thought is a deterrent, but usually a positive one for me. I try to remember that if I truly want something, I’ll invest the time to make it. If not, do I really love it that much?
I’ve don’t this before but haven’t recently as my buying has slowed with my current life cycle and I’m content with it. But my favorite way to challenge myself on any impulsive or unnecessary purchase (especially for clothing) I re-learned through one of my Seamwork DYW sprints several years ago: buy only what you LOVE. With that qualifier I could think back on what I love to wear and want to wear based on my DYW exercises and easily let go of the urge. Do I want it or need it? If so do I love it. 95% of the time the answer is “no”. My wardrobe has simplified itself and I always love what I put on. Every piece is magical now so spending often feels unnecessary…on the flip side as a maker when I want to spend it is hard because of the “I can make that” syndrome and so little seems exciting. But that’s money in my pocket to invest in my making adjacent hobbies like fabric and yarn collecting. LOL
That’s awesome, I love to hear it. I also feel like the “I can make that” thought is a deterrent, but usually a positive one for me. I try to remember that if I truly want something, I’ll invest the time to make it. If not, do I really love it that much?