Essentials of Escaping Consumerism

How do you escape consumerism? This question will be answered as you progress through this course. You will first understand the meaning of ‘consumerism’ and its impact on society and the environment, along with its effect on your identity or self-worth. The techniques for analysing consumption patterns and personal habits will help you make informed choices before buying anything. You will explore the consumption models beyond the traditional paradigm and learn strategies to incorporate anti-consumption into your sense of self.

The consumerism culture has a significant impact on the environment. Why does consumerism contribute to the harming of the environment? You will get the answer when you learn the significance of sustainable living and how it reduces the adverse impact of consumerism on the environment. The benefits of adopting sustainable living practices will motivate you to make meaningful lifestyle decisions as well as motivate others to do so.

Uncontrolled consumerism adds to our stress and anxiety due to defining our personal identity by what we own rather than who we are. In a society where we are constantly influenced by advertising or marketing messages, escaping consumerism entails understanding the psychology of consumption. The last section of this course will highlight this as it explains the strategies for mindful and sustainable consumption. This course will be useful for anyone who wishes to lead a simple and meaningful life so enrol today!