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Most people dont realize how much their feed influences what they buy.
They didnt need half of it, he explained, they were just drawn to what they saw daily.
Their spending on gear dropped almost instantly, Gosselin shared.
Shahnazari, for his part, observed this play out in his own life.
I noticed my own spending habits shifted dramatically when I did a social media audit last year.
He made changes including unfollowing accounts that pushed expensive products and followedfinancial education influencersinstead.
you’re able to also follow accounts that focus on meal prepping or recipes.
It shifts your focus and encourages more affordable habits, he added.
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One way to counteract that, he explained, is to think before clicking.
It cut down on impulse purchases by a lot.
Or you notice a friends new tech and start thinking your phone or laptop isnt good enough anymore.
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