Totally love the approach of the gap list, for those on a budget I tend to thrift instead of buying new - it's amazing the great quality pieces people are getting rid of, especially things like jeans, coats, trousers etc - I only buy new for things like white t-shirts, underwear, socks etc... the hunt is the dopamine hit as you say! ❤ (Just don't bring home a load of impulse thrift home with you 😂)
I agree, we have St. Vincent DePaul shops in the most upscale parts of my city. You can’t imagine the bargains I have gotten! Too long to list 🥰 but it saves me money to splurge on new high quality items. I always get compliments on my clothes and style💕🩷
It is the problem solving aspect of shopping and browsing that I love. I've been able to divert some of that energy into helping friends with their shopping while being careful not to end up buying things for myself. We always have a list, and if I see something I fancy, I make myself wait until I am home to see if I am still thinking about and want the item.
"...sitting on your couch, eating ice cream and watching Escape to the Country" is my happy place ❤ My husband and I dream of retiring to the UK or England. I am an impulse buyer, so I am inspired to set a monthly budget for myself - maybe I'll save enough to escape to the country? 🙂
I found out that if I put things in the cart and leave them there until the next day or whenever, I don't buy them. I like what you said also about taking time and sometimes a lot of time, to shop for the piece that you are looking for. It seems I'm always over my budget. I then started to put the clothing items I actually buy on a monthly list on my phone. I analyze my purchases and that has helped me a lot to go back and ask myself if I'd buy them again or define good buys vs. not so good buys. It's a work in progress but it's teaching me also.
Hi Emily I love browsing online and filling up the shopping cart without actually buying anything. My budget is limited so I get inspiration from your channel and online then try to find similar pieces at vintage or thrift stores. Thank you for another interesting video. 😊
Personally I have to touch the fabric before I buy, it has to feel just right, it is definitely my pet peeve and also I have to try things on before I purchase it! I dislike returning items, I find it a pain to repackage and pay for shipping! So the whole shopping experience is more for me than online shopping! But I have done some online shopping, only after I have tried it out in a store! Thank you for sharing Emily, I enjoy your videos! Have a great week from Canada! 🤗👍
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I buy clothes also in person. Then I know it fits and color is right.. Online/mail order I do vitamins, food suppl, some electronic accessories, and kitchen items.
Best vid of yours I've seen. The relaxed tone and well paced verbage helps with "information digestion". Conceptually, the last two (P & P method), and this "slow burn" vid, are great content for your upcoming book? There are a lot of shrill voices, and endless quip-style communicators --- stay with this vibe, so easy to listen to and makes me want more.
Online shopping is too convenient!! I do find creating a cart is satisfying in itself and also find I’m disinterested in most of the items when I return to it.
You are totally right about the thrill of putting the items in cart lol. Especially shoes 😂 I am really thinking them over. For clothes , I’ve been thrifting and if I find a gem that’s not for me, I resell . It’s working, I can make money to actually buy what’s on my wishlist. And it turned out to be my second income.. very risky though to control my dopamine rush, I’m aware 👀
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Totally love the approach of the gap list, for those on a budget I tend to thrift instead of buying new - it's amazing the great quality pieces people are getting rid of, especially things like jeans, coats, trousers etc - I only buy new for things like white t-shirts, underwear, socks etc... the hunt is the dopamine hit as you say! ❤
(Just don't bring home a load of impulse thrift home with you 😂)
I agree, we have St. Vincent DePaul shops in the most upscale parts of my city. You can’t imagine the bargains I have gotten! Too long to list 🥰 but it saves me money to splurge on new high quality items. I always get compliments on my clothes and style💕🩷
It is the problem solving aspect of shopping and browsing that I love. I've been able to divert some of that energy into helping friends with their shopping while being careful not to end up buying things for myself. We always have a list, and if I see something I fancy, I make myself wait until I am home to see if I am still thinking about and want the item.
Haha I know right, sooooo hard to resist thrifting hauls :-)
Yes, that is another great trick!!
"...sitting on your couch, eating ice cream and watching Escape to the Country" is my happy place ❤ My husband and I dream of retiring to the UK or England. I am an impulse buyer, so I am inspired to set a monthly budget for myself - maybe I'll save enough to escape to the country? 🙂
I found out that if I put things in the cart and leave them there until the next day or whenever, I don't buy them. I like what you said also about taking time and sometimes a lot of time, to shop for the piece that you are looking for. It seems I'm always over my budget. I then started to put the clothing items I actually buy on a monthly list on my phone. I analyze my purchases and that has helped me a lot to go back and ask myself if I'd buy them again or define good buys vs. not so good buys. It's a work in progress but it's teaching me also.
I love that! I do a similar thing, take note of things I actually didn’t end up wearing and why that may be so I don’t duplicate the mistake
Hi Emily I love browsing online and filling up the shopping cart without actually buying anything. My budget is limited so I get inspiration from your channel and online then try to find similar pieces at vintage or thrift stores. Thank you for another interesting video. 😊
That’s an excellent solution!
Thoroughly enjoy your content! Love your boldness. Your videos are so refreshing, mindful and reflective. Good food for thought!
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you resonate with it!
Personally I have to touch the fabric before I buy, it has to feel just right, it is definitely my pet peeve and also I have to try things on before I purchase it! I dislike returning items, I find it a pain to repackage and pay for shipping! So the whole shopping experience is more for me than online shopping! But I have done some online shopping, only after I have tried it out in a store! Thank you for sharing Emily, I enjoy your videos! Have a great week from Canada! 🤗👍
I buy clothes also in person. Then I know it fits and color is right.. Online/mail order I do vitamins, food suppl, some electronic accessories, and kitchen items.
I get that for sure! Nothing like actually feeling the fabric 👍
Thank you Emily, happy family time 🎄🐿️❄️☃️😊💖
Happy family time to you too!
@EmilyWheatley thank you 😊🎄🐿️💖
Very helpful. Especially your summary.
Yay! So glad it's helpful!
Best vid of yours I've seen. The relaxed tone and well paced verbage helps with "information digestion". Conceptually, the last two (P & P method), and this "slow burn" vid, are great content for your upcoming book? There are a lot of shrill voices, and endless quip-style communicators --- stay with this vibe, so easy to listen to and makes me want more.
I’m grateful for this share. ❤️🫂
I love that!! Thanks so much for this supportive message. These will definitely be in my book 👏👏
I do phantom shopping too! I also do it with furniture and decor.
Me too!! Especially if it’s one of those customize your own couch ones
I think I can actually stick to this method. Thank you.
Oh good!! I love that!
Thank you Em! A fantastic and very important video. Happy holidays to you and your family ❤
Happy Holidays to you too!
I am getting ready to retire so I definitely need to set and adhere to a monthly budget.
It's such a freeing feeling to know exactly what you're spending!
Online shopping is too convenient!! I do find creating a cart is satisfying in itself and also find I’m disinterested in most of the items when I return to it.
Yes, I agree!
You are totally right about the thrill of putting the items in cart lol. Especially shoes 😂 I am really thinking them over. For clothes , I’ve been thrifting and if I find a gem that’s not for me, I resell . It’s working, I can make money to actually buy what’s on my wishlist. And it turned out to be my second income.. very risky though to control my dopamine rush, I’m aware 👀
Yes, that’s a great approach too! I do something similar, especially with luxury pieces
If only I could stop at the shopping cart...😂
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