Angela Rozmyn, a Seattle-based individual, felt overwhelmed by shopping habits and decided to stop buying clothes for a year. This decision stemmed from her desire to manage her mental load concerning clothing choices and the space they occupied in her home. During this year-long commitment, she sought to embrace the concept of a capsule wardrobe without discarding her existing clothes. The initial months were exciting, but the challenge peaked between three to six months, where public accountability helped her remain steadfast in her decision to not purchase new clothing.
Shopping used to be my escape whenever I felt overwhelmed. But I realized that I wasn't buying out of need, but rather for a temporary feeling of fulfillment.
The decision to not buy clothes for a year helped me understand my consumption patterns and the mental load associated with clothing choices and storage.
Going through three to six months was the toughest part of my journey. Public accountability kept me focused and pushed me to persevere.
I didn't want to part with all my clothes for the sake of going minimal. I aimed to reduce clutter while being environmentally conscious.
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