I’m late to reading this series; just came across it when looking for no-buy inspiration on Substack. I’m trying to do a no-buy from today (the solstice!) to January 31 and hopefully beyond; I’ve tried before and “failed” so am thinking a shorter time period is a good place to start. Thanks for your writing and for sharing your reflections!
Thanks for reading, I'm glad my writing connects with others :) I'm also on a no-buy from now to Jan, though I may buy a jumper if something on my wishlist goes on sale... it's only 2024 shopping list but so many go on sale on Dec and Jan that I might make an exception if it's the right piece. But I'm also very much enjoying not buying anything... it's very relaxing.
Great observations, wow. So much of this is so so relatable. I kept a little notebook last year where I wrote random clothing-related things...like closet wish lists, but also reasons I no longer liked/wore some things, (so I wouldn't keep re-buying things that don't work for me), or what triggered me to excessively online browse/shop, etc etc.
I’m late to reading this series; just came across it when looking for no-buy inspiration on Substack. I’m trying to do a no-buy from today (the solstice!) to January 31 and hopefully beyond; I’ve tried before and “failed” so am thinking a shorter time period is a good place to start. Thanks for your writing and for sharing your reflections!
Thanks for reading, I'm glad my writing connects with others :) I'm also on a no-buy from now to Jan, though I may buy a jumper if something on my wishlist goes on sale... it's only 2024 shopping list but so many go on sale on Dec and Jan that I might make an exception if it's the right piece. But I'm also very much enjoying not buying anything... it's very relaxing.
Great observations, wow. So much of this is so so relatable. I kept a little notebook last year where I wrote random clothing-related things...like closet wish lists, but also reasons I no longer liked/wore some things, (so I wouldn't keep re-buying things that don't work for me), or what triggered me to excessively online browse/shop, etc etc.
Good for you! I do a no-buy month every year (in Jan) and it is so liberating at the end. Great way to start off the year on a more deliberate foot.
Such a phenomenal exercise and I love your outcomes!
Yay to a successful No Buy! I'm botching mine big time, but you're inspiring me to try harder and do better.