Fast – fashion industry has become aggressive imposing our standards of lifestyle. Trends are changing in a blink of the eye! Buy it, the most have “it”, big sales and savings on limited time only. These are the slogans that bombard us every day.
Take a deep breath and don’t get into temptation. Respect yourself too much to buy on sale.
You can never get enough of what you don’t really want. Sales, trends, the “it” items are good only if it’s matching with who you are and it’s representing yourself.
When you buy on sale the amount that you save is the amount you get away from yourself.
Do not become a victim of mindless consumption. Use your mind when you buy. Remember there is an “I” in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I resist buying things just because they are on sale?
The fast-fashion industry has become aggressive at imposing standards of lifestyle, bombarding us daily with slogans about big sales and limited-time savings. Take a deep breath and do not give in to temptation, because you can never get enough of what you do not really want.
Are sales and trendy it items ever worth buying?
Sales, trends, and it items are good only if they match who you are and represent yourself. A discounted price does not make a piece right for you if it does not reflect your identity.
What do I actually lose when I buy something on sale that is not really me?
When you buy on sale, the amount you save is the amount you get away from yourself. A bargain that does not represent you costs you authenticity, not just closet space.
How can I avoid becoming a victim of mindless consumption?
Use your mind when you buy, and remember there is an I in mind. Shopping deliberately, with self-respect and self-knowledge, protects you from the pressure of ever-changing trends and aggressive sales messaging.