Rec | MAKING A GAME OUT OF USING WHAT I ALREADY HAVE

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making a game out of using what i already have

i definitely got into a cycle of the dopamine rush of buying new things, swiftly followed by regret, so i’ve been making a concerted effort to use what i already have. the tricky part is making it feel as exciting as buying something new, so i’ve been trying to frame it as a sleuth situation where i look for the item that most suits what im dreaming of. and inevitably, i usually have it. it’s been helping me out :) fun additions also include borrowing from loved ones, clothing swaps

@bigstrongguy

Feb 7, 2025

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