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Episode 2793:

Find freedom from the cycle of shopping addiction with Karen Trefzger's insightful strategies. Learn how to declutter, cultivate gratitude, develop new interests, and make mindful purchases to create a peaceful and manageable home environment.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.maximumgratitudeminimalstuff.com/2021/10/end-binge-and-purge.html

Quotes to ponder:

"You're not truly decluttering if you go out to buy more. The 'shop-to-declutter-to-shop' cycle isn't minimalism. It's consumerism."

"When you struggle with a shopping disorder, life is a constant battle between the compulsion to acquire something new and the desire to have a home you can manage with ease."

"Gratitude for the good things in your life gives you a sense of fullness and peace every day."

Episode references:

Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299

Digital Minimalism: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Minimalism-Choosing-Focused-Noisy/dp/0525536515

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308

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