pickIn this memoir, Flanders takes us on a journey of self-discovery as she embarks on a year-long shopping ban and decluttering mission. As she confronts her own consumer habits and seeks to simplify her life, she uncovers profound truths about the nature of happiness and fulfillment....
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pickNo grand revelations but still a good listen and great reminders to be aware of our digital reliance.
so-so
so-soThis is alright it did help short term to stop shopping but I wasn‘t an active spender anyway
1. The clothes, toys, beds/blankets and other items from my pets who have passed away
2. Electronics. If they work, I don't get rid of them just so I can buy the newest technology
3. Clothes. I will wear them until they start to get holey or ratty tatty. I also don't get rid of clothes just so I can be the newest trends
@dabbe
pickThis was a good, inspiring book to get me into a decluttering mindset. The author blogged about her 1 year shopping ban, but left out a lot of the personal turmoil. She includes all of the messy bits in this book. She examines not just her habits but triggers for overspending as well binge eating, binge drinking, and binge tv watching. I love stories like this, flaws and all, where people choose to challenge themselves by becoming more mindful 💚
so-soThis was interesting. I think that I am already at a “medium chill” stage (pretty much happy with the status quo), and some people are like that, but it‘s not something that the author feels will really take off with most people. The author initially talks about how Western society became so materialistic... cont in comments...
so-soDee‘s home didn‘t have plumbing and it had very little electricity (powered by solar panels). Because of this, she was unable to be completely independent, and lived in the backyard of a friend. Dee did help her friend (who had her own health issues) out quite a bit, as well. I felt like she was sort of a part-time roommate. Cont in comments...
