argam 0 0 10000.0 1000.0 300.0 0.0 0 2009-10-21T19:20:49+00:00 false <p>An oniomaniac is someone who has an uncontrollable desire to buy things.</p> <p>Oniomaniacs are addicted to compulsive buying.&nbsp; This breeds the endless production of goods resulting in resource depletion and climate change.</p> <p>Don't be urged by the impulse to buy, rather, think about ways to staisfy that desire without having to consume something new.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are some tips to help you spend less:<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Do not carry credit card or /checkbooks around with you.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Keep only a limited amount of cash on you - for essentials.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Don't window shop<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Don't play games or try to justify purchases.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Try to avoid advertisements, where possible.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Plan alternative activities when you would normally be out shopping.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Talk it over with someone else</p> <p>And if you need even more motivation watch the <a href="http://www.storyofstuff.com/">Story of Stuff</a>, found on your right.&nbsp; It's a compelling story of how our endless consupmtion of goods is the leading cause of our enviornmental problems.</p> argam 0 0 false 1 1 1333 false 1333 habit 6 false 0 200 2010-02-02T12:35:21+00:00 2 1251 200 0