The Art of Buying Less
There’s this sneaky kind of dopamine hit I feel every time I fill up my cart and make a new purchase.
It’s in that instant, and even the research building up to clicking “checkout”, where it feels absolutely liberating.
I have to admit, it’s a great feeling.
Sadly, that sweet thrill wears off. Sometimes the 2-day Amazon delivery trip keeps it alive with expectation. But eventually, it fades. It always does.
There’s the shirt in the closet with the sale tag still hanging proudly. That new car smell settles to the stale fast food air. And the bookmark is still waiting on page 8 inside that book you couldn’t wait to read.
Is It Worth It?
After a lifetime of living this feeling on repeat, I’m realizing that behind every purchase is a trade off.
And it leaves me asking, “Is it worth it?”