Author:
Gregory Harris
Date Of Creation:
16 August 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Ads are constantly screaming at you - left, right and center. Buy this, you definitely need it. Isn't it time to get away from your consumer lifestyle? Take time to embrace a life of true freedom, self-realization, and happiness. It will be difficult at first, but it will be worth it as you can save a lot of money!
Steps
1 Calculate the effect of the ad. Be aware of why, when, how much and how often advertising affects your consumption habits. Advertisers pay a lot of money to influence your subconscious, photos flash, scenes and jingles are soothing, ads get stuck in your head to connect you to the product. They convince you that with these things you will have a lot of fun, and that you will be happy precisely because you have these things. Notice how companies associate their product with happiness. 
2 Beware of advertisements. If an ad is screaming at you from all over the place, just ignore it when it's on radio TV, or reduce the amount of time you spend watching TV. 
3 Appreciate yourself. Rest assured that this lifestyle is right for you. Is greed controlling you? If you love keeping up with your neighbors, the latest fashions or all sorts of quirks, this is probably not for you. However, if you don't care what other people think of you and are passionate about reducing or reusing food to support our planet, you have no problem. 
4 Appreciate what you have. As you walk home, turn around, spend time looking at and appreciating everything you already have. Do you really need another pair of jeans? Or is a toaster better? Most likely, the answer will be no. Remember, it’s not that you have what you wanted, but that you want what you don’t have. 
5 Think three times. Before buying ANYTHING, whether it's a new hoodie or an overpriced sandwich, ask yourself at least three times if you need it. Step away from it, sit down and think about it, stand face to face with this question. - You can also think about how your purchase will affect people on the planet. People can buy something and still take care of the environment. Is it a fair spend on the product you wanted?
6 Make a list. Everyone can make a wish list. Just wait a little and you can accomplish whatever you dream of. 
7 Stop buying. Okay, let's be realistic - stop buying from places you know to be ethically and environmentally dodgy. This includes clothing stores, where you suspect clothing is made by sweatshops and huge supermarket monopolies. Those not included in the larger monopolies include McDonalds, Walmart, and British Petroleum (BP). 
8 Compare. Check out small family businesses, markets, and charity / thrift stores. You can find good deals at thrift stores, especially if you are looking in a wealthy area! 
9 Garbage and disposal. Do your friends have what you need and vice versa? Can you recycle something into something else that's much more useful? There are many raw materials already in your home - just use your imagination and create something new. Fabrics are a great resource. 
10 Think about your long-term goals. What you bought today will make you happy and protected tomorrow?
Tips
- To stay inspired, create a list of all the amounts you save in the process of shielding yourself from consumerism.
Warnings
• Dress in clothes that are not the latest fashion / style / from Topshop, you may look strange / cause comments at school / college / work. Ignore everyone because you are better than these poor people trapped in this consumer trap. • Graffiti, like vandalism, is illegal and you may be arrested. Only by painting on someone else's property should you obtain permission and legal rights to proceed.
What do you need
- Willpower to become the best.
