tell me ways one could free oneself from consumerism
2007-11-10 12:00:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Sociology
Ignore ads in magazines, papers and tv. Do something else when ads are on TV. Don't aim to get what everyone else gets. Focus on people and activities, especially those that don't cost money. Read, walk, do things that help you grow, help you feel better that gives meaning to your life. Learn how to be a conversationalist. Put limits on your spending. Think about what you want and wait on getting things. Don't buy on credit. Save up for the items you want. Many times the feel of urgency will pass.
2007-11-11 06:01:35 · answer #1 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absoultely no credit cards. Buy nothing unless I have the cash for it. Know what you need and don't need. It is as simple as just saying "no." Same as drugs.
2007-11-11 01:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, disregard what is "in", what is useless. Ignore advertisements.
What I do is : I usually try to make my own things than buy it, or buy it used (This usually goes for my "wants".)
2007-11-11 00:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by WalshyFerdinand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy what you need and not watch tv, live within your means! dont buy useless stuff , like most people do quezz, live poor inspirit and self, the only way to God!
2007-11-10 20:41:09 · answer #4 · answered by Luke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, you need to give your definition of consumerism.
2007-11-10 20:09:02 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Purchase only what you can pay cash for.
2007-11-10 20:54:41 · answer #6 · answered by All-One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just buy what is really needed & ignore commercials
2007-11-10 20:17:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋