Our Desires are Being Manipulated
Why do we buy stuff we don’t need in the first place? While unhealthy motivations may compel us to acquire and consume, we are not entirely to blame. --- Recent videos: 10 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day • 10 Simple Steps to Make the Most of Every Day How The Convenience Fallacy Contributes to Clutter in Our Home • How The Convenience Fallacy Contributes to... --- Most popular videos: 3 Things to Buy to be Happier, According to Science • 3 Things to Buy to be Happier, According t... Top 10 Things to Declutter Right Now • Top 10 Things To Declutter Right Now --- You can read more tips in my newest book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/bo... Read hundreds of articles on decluttering and owning less on the Becoming Minimalist blog. --- Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:43 Why do we buy more than we need? 1:47 The beginning of modern consumerism 4:29 7 steps to avoid falling for their tactics. 4:55 1. Recognize the selfish motivations. 5:06 2. Notice the manipulation. 5:38 3. Remember that happiness cannot be purchased. 6:02 4. Respect the finite nature of our lives. 6:17 5. Buy things for usefulness not status. 6:40 6. Remember there are greater pursuits in life. 7:00 7. Ground your mind. 7:16 Final Thoughts.
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