Shopping

Is minimalism a better lifestyle than constant shopping?

For

It reduces stress, waste, and saves money.

Against

Shopping brings joy and supports the economy.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • I feel like having more stuff reduces my freedom, as I have more things to maintain, organize, worry about, etc.
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  • The benefits have are a ton of money saved and I no longer have job stress
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Against

  • everything I buy is to bring me joy, supports artists/creators/small businesses that make quality/lovable goods
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  • blanket restriction tends to do more harm than good.
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