From “I must have it!” to “Do I really need it?

Recognize impulse buys and make more mindful choices for a more sustainable everyday life.

Course artwork: From I must have it! to Do I really need it?

Welcome to “From “I must have it!” to “Do I really need it?” by autark.berlin. In this interactive course, you join Toni on a journey through your own world of consumption and explore why we sometimes buy more than we actually need.

The course shows how social media, friends, special offers, and personal desires can influence our purchasing decisions. Through short reflection questions, practical examples, and a simple decision aid, you learn to pause before buying and ask yourself: Is this a real need, a desire, or just a spontaneous impulse?

This helps you gain clarity, save money and space, and make choices that better support a more intentional and sustainable lifestyle.

Let’s start!

  • Interactive
  • Reduce
  • 10 min
  • Free
  • German & English

English version

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