Kunci Jawaban, Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12 Halaman 71 Kurikulum Merdeka, Activity C5: Reduce Consumerism

Another benefit to slow purchasing is you have more time to find a second-hand option or even borrow the item if it’s a temporary need. More on that later. 

By slowing down your purchasing process, you’re giving the power to your mind over your emotions. You move from a reactive state of consumption to a focused and proactive mindset. When you make this shift, you reduce the chance of acquiring something you don’t need or won’t use. 

2. Borrow or rent instead of buy

A simple method for getting your consumerism under control is to rent or borrow items instead of buying them.

Got a party to attend? Consider renting a dress or suit for the occasion. 

Running out of space on your bookshelf? Borrow books at your local library. 

The added benefit of borrowing things is that it adds some time pressure to use them. Borrowing actually helps you overcome procrastination.

3. Practice minimalism

What’s the ultimate alternative to consumerism? Minimalism.

A minimalist is someone who naturally rejects consumerism and sees value in having fewer things over more things.

Minimalism is a powerful philosophy that impacts how you view material things, your relationships, commitments, and digital inventory. 

By adopting a minimalist mindset, you give yourself a real chance of making sustainable positive changes to how you consume things. If you’re new to the concept of minimalism, check out my beginner’s guide on how to get started with minimalism.

So, How to avoid consumerism?

Hopefully, you have plenty of ideas to escape consumerism, create more time, save more money, and improve your mental health.

What about you? Do you have any of the symptoms of excessive consumerism? How have you overcome your habits?

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