based on a article from rishikeshs

https://rishikeshs.com/72-hour-rule/

• Next time you feel like buying something online or offline, evaluate whether the product is a need or a want.

• Even if it’s a need or a want unless it’s an emergency, delay the shopping by 72 hours.

• Do not add the product to the wishlist on Amazon or any other app.

• After 72 hours, if you still remember about the product, evaluate the pros and cons, make a mental note of why you need the product and then make a purchase decision.

• Try not to buy anything online using a credit card or buy now pay later schemes.

• Disable app tracking and suggestions such that apps cannot provide you with a recommended set of products or services.

• Disable notifications of all apps that are not necessary like food delivery, grocery and other e-commerce apps to reduce external cues.

• Never fall for deals or discounts or sale days. Just because a sale is happening doesn’t mean that you have to purchase something.