Do you need it? Need is such a subjective thing, only you can truly know what you need but sometimes figuring that out can be a little tricky! We love questions (as you all know!) so this week we suggest adding this one to your decluttering toolkit to pull out when you need it (pun totally intended!). Today is the first of a 3 part series over the next couple of weeks where we'll be looking at questions that can serve you well on your decluttering journey. Join us as we share laughs - cue Amy's YES button, tips, advice and our feelings as we check in with each other about how lockdown is going. Sending love to all of you experiencing a hard time xxIn this episode we:● Define and distinguish 'need' from 'want';● Share the importance of timing when making purchases;● Highlight that efficiency and effectiveness is a great way to determine a need;● Remind you to be a thoughtful and conscious consumer;● Encourage you to check yourself - are you buying to numb your feelings or do you need it?;● Hear the return of Amy's Yes button;And so so so so much more...We hope from this conversation we all learn something and put a smile on your face!Things mentioned in this episode and other helpful links:● Binary Decisions Episode● Delaying Purchases Episode● Sharing & Borrowing Economy Episode● Functional Spaces Episode● Sunrise TV Segment● The Endowment Effect● Book by Donald Miller● Sydney Morning Herald InterviewDon't forget we offer virtual sessions - that means we can help you in your home all over the world!Special thanks to Jayne92 and RJW for your reviews!!If you are a pregnant Canadian or you laughed at Amy's joke then it's your turn to leave us a review!Join our community ● Are you looking for decluttering services near you in Sydney or Melbourne, we would love to help you?● Our website The Art of Decluttering● Become a Patron with Patreon – your monthly support makes a huge difference to us being able to producethis podcast. Support can be as little as $1 a month!● Follow us on Instagram● Follow us on Facebook● Join our Facebook group● Leave a review on Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.