159 // Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them)

In a season where we are surrounded by people encouraging “fall hauls”, how can we buy more intentionally? If we can understand these six cognitive biases that marketers leverage to cause us to buy what we don’t need, we can purchase with a purpose! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter An excellent article in Becoming Minimalist about the Diderot Effect Related Episodes: Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them) *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > [email protected]  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching