389 | Why Do I Online Shop So Much?

Hey guys,

Online shopping can feel like self-care—but sometimes what we really need is rest, pleasure, autonomy, or a little time that belongs entirely to us.

In this episode, I talk about why we buy things that represent the person we want to become, why doing "nothing" can feel harder to justify than scrolling, and how to separate shopping from self-care without guilt or deprivation.

I'll also share a simple three-step experiment to help you figure out whether you really want the thing—or just the feeling you think it will give you.

And if you still want the pants?

Buy the pants.

Find me at @amber.cammidge on Instagram.

About Amber

Amber Cammidge is the creator of The Mindful Home Technique, a science-backed approach to creating a home with less overwhelm. She is host of Declutter Your Chaos, a top ranking podcast with almost 2 million downloads, and hundreds of raving reviews, where a she helps women stop fighting their clutter by understanding the psychology behind it. Blending behavioral science, neuroscience, practical decluttering strategies, and mindfulness - informed by her training in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and immersion in the teachings of Joe Dispenza, Jon Kabat Zinn, and Tich Nhat Hanh - Amber teaches that your home isn't just where you live - it's where you practice becoming the person you want to be. Her work is about creating space for clarity, confidence, and a life that allows you to become the best version of you.