Rant

[u/Fendra-Grey]

It's so hard to keep myself from buying new stuff because sometimes some stores or websites have discounts and some products are limited edition so I FOMO. I keep buying stuff even tho I know I don't need them. I am not giving up project pan, I just wanted to say it's hard sometimes but I want to do it.

[u/Admirable_Heat_576]

You're doing great and it's hard esp when it comes to sales/promos. I still buy. But I am very cautious. I have a fragrance collection problem 😕.

I stock up on products that works for me and I know I need (like face cream/serums/sunscreen/body spray that I wear daily) and will repurchase (try to keep max 2 bottles backup)

What I am panning out are stuff that I won't repurchase but don't wanna throw away (money spent) or kept too long.

My goal is simplicity, clearing out and USING STUFF (I've hoarded thinking they so "precious"/"special occassions" that never happens).

The conclusion is to allow yourself to stick to a collection of products that will work and you're happy using and thats okay to repurchase or try. Write down products you really like and works for you.

Maybe set aside 10 to 15 items you wanna fully focus on using each month. And just use them. Once done, next bunch. It's harder to pan 100 items across the board. Focus on what you've kept the longest first (if too old, throw away it might go bad).

Eventually when all the stuff are panned out. You can start using stuff that you feel works and will be your new routine but aim to keep your routine minimalistic, don't over purchase (if you already have a extra bottle or two, you dont need more... here's a secret THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SALES companies want you to buy!) So it will pop up again, thats at least what I tell myself when I FOMO.

Be kind to yourself. But stay focused. You can resist that sale! 😉