My clients remind me about over acquiring or\u00a0purchasing “large” quantities.\u00a0 It can be that the items are “on sale” and an over purchase is justified because they are saving money. Perhaps it is because\u00a0they will be gifting an item and it is a gift for many different people. Or simply the purchase hits an emotional appeal due to depression, grief or other need.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The first step in any process is realizing the scenario. This is difficult.\u00a0 How do you assess if you\u00a0are an over acquirer?\u00a0 Think about the quantities you are purchasing.\u00a0 Even if you are purchasing groceries on sale, are you seeing yourself as buying too much?\u00a0Do those around you ask you about the quantities you are buying?\u00a0 Knowing if this is a common problem for you is the first step.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are strategies to prepare yourself\u00a0for the over acquiring mode.\u00a0\u00a0Even if you are\u00a0not an over aquirer, and just purchasing in general, these questions can apply to your purchases.\u00a0 \u00a0Be prepared to take a minute to reflect before the purchase. Here are some thoughts to think through.<\/p>\n
Do I need it? Can I borrow it from a friend or family member?<\/p>\n
Where will I place it once I purchase it?\u00a0 Will it be consolidated with the existing amount to fit in the designated “home’?<\/p>\n
Is it durable, well made, and affordable for the need I have?<\/p>\n
How many do I need? This is most important.\u00a0\u00a0Assess a number you can use regularly and keep that number uppermost as you shop. Regardless of the item, use this number as the guideline for number purchased.<\/p>\n
Be mindful of your purchases.\u00a0 It is easy to over do and under use!\u00a0 What keeps your purchasing in line?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
My clients remind me about over acquiring or\u00a0purchasing “large” quantities.\u00a0 It can be that the items are “on sale” and an over purchase is justified because they are saving money. Perhaps it is because\u00a0they will be gifting an item and it is a gift for many different people. Or simply the purchase hits an emotional […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3,9],"tags":[178,93,177,142,143],"class_list":["post-538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-green-organizing","category-organizing-skills","tag-buying-too-much-stuff","tag-hoarding","tag-items-on-sale","tag-over-acquiring","tag-over-purchasing"],"yoast_head":"\n