#141 Micro trends are ruining our lives. Here's what to do

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Today, I look at the impact of micro trends on our lives and how they are contributing to clutter and excessive consumption and the additional challenges hoarders face in this ever-evolving landscape of trends. I look at identifying our true style beyond societal pressures and resisting the temptation of constantly changing trendy items. Join me to explore the consequences of indulging in micro trends, the environmental impact of fast fashion, and strategies to make mindful purchasing decisions in a world dominated by fleeting trends.

• Impact of Microtrends on Hoarding Behaviour
• Hoarders facing unique challenges with microtrends
• Consequences of indulging in microtrends such as financial strain and accumulation of belongings
• Resisting the Temptation of Microtrends
• Avoiding constantly changing trendy items
• Thought exercise to identify personal style beyond external influences
• Understanding individual style versus succumbing to marketing influences
• Questioning motivations behind purchasing new trends
• Mindful Purchasing and Consumption
• "One in, one out" approach to purchases
• Delaying purchases to assess genuine interest
• Identifying if existing items can serve the same purpose
• Evolution of Trends and Impact of Social Media
• Trends in fashion and design propelled by personal expression and corporate marketing
• Acceleration of trends through social media platforms
• Accumulation of items due to shorter trend cycles and excessive consumption
• Environmental and Social Impact
• Production and consumption of fast, low-quality products contributing to waste
• Struggle of charity shops to sell items from past micro trends
• Encouraging individuals to opt out of supporting fleeting trends
• By addressing these topics, the podcast provides a comprehensive exploration of how microtrends impact hoarding behaviour, strategies for resisting trends, and insights into the broader societal and environmental implications of excessive consumption.
• FOMO in micro trends: dopamine, immediate reward.
• Consider the real reasons for wanting something.
• Consider delaying purchases to avoid micro trends.
• Hoarders face challenges with microtrends, self-control.
• Desire for personalization and expression; trends and fashions driven by corporations to fuel spending.
• Accumulation of unused items, struggle to declutter.
• FOMO in micro trends leads to regretful charity shop donations.
• Questioning motives, mindful consumption.
• Consider delaying purchases to assess true desire and value. Immediate craving may indicate fleeting trend.
• Microtrends are a challenge for hoarders, leading to more stuff, less money, and self-doubt.