20 ways to shop more mindfully (and resist pressure to part with cash)

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20 ways to shop more mindfully (and resist pressure to part with cash)

Shopping can be a taxing experience, especially if one is not mindful of their purchases. However, mindful shopping has a solution that will not require much effort or money. Mindful shopping means taking time to think before making a purchase, making sure that the purchase aligns with intentions, ethics, and means. Here are ten tricks to master and practice mindful shopping efficiently.

Swapping redundant items with a friend helps give both parties a new-to-you feeling, extends the useable lifespan of clothes, and decreases the surplus demand for new items. “Swishing” is a great way to refresh a wardrobe and can be a social event with friends or a community effort to address waste and strengthen local relationships.

Removing shopping apps from mobile phones can block online impulse purchases that online advertisers aim to attract. As a first step, delete shopping apps and unsubscribe from store newsletters to eliminate bogus sales bargains from advertised bargain hunting.

When it comes to discount sales events such as Black Friday, it is essential to check the prices in advance so as not to fall prey to inflated prices and false advertisements. The consumer champion has analyzed 208 of last year’s Black Friday deals and has found that 98% of them were the same price or even cheaper than the cost of the product throughout the year.

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