The micro shopper
Amagpie who is distracted by pretty or sparkly things, always on the hunt for a bargain, the next quick fix or the hottest home trend. Marble coffee tables, anything blush pink, succulents – whatever will be next, you want in. You’re easily distracted by new colours, shapes and things and you buy without thinking where your item will go. Made an impulse purchase that still hasn’t found a place in your home? This is you.
ADVICE FOR THE MICRO SHOPPER
The accessories in your home, or the ‘things’ of life as we like to call them, are important, but they can be so much more than random objects when bought mindfully. Making the right things part of your life will help you to create a better living environment. Think about the weight of things. This may sound odd or stupidly simple, but it really can help you to be mindful of those impulse purchases. Ask yourself, ‘Do I want this to come on the journey with me in my life?’ Is it important to you? Are you emotionally connected? Does it simply lift your spirits? Try to assess that impulse buy and imagine a home for it before you purchase. This will give each piece a meaning and filter out the things that have weighed you down in the past. There are no hard and fast rules to living, as far as we are concerned; we prefer to give you tools that help you focus on the way you want to live. Before you purchase anything new, for example, spend time with the things you currently have. Go through a cupboard, thinking about what’s stood the test of time and what’s fallen out of favour. Set yourself a goal of curating a shelf or mantel with things you love. Some may already be on display, others may have been rediscovered in a drawer. You may find that unexpected things give you joy right now, and if there is space on that shelf to invigorate the most beloved things, then perhaps the purchase is a winner. This process will help you become a more mindful shopper, so you’ll buy less and buy better.
‘I have to have this... I have no idea where to put it, but I simply must have it!’ The Micro Shopper