Mein Konsumtagebuch

We buy things every day that we honestly don't need: the third pair of sneakers, the nice decorative candle, the new smartphone are not sustainable – neither for satisfying our real needs nor for the environment, and we know that. Nevertheless, we find it hard to give them up. In her book, Jana Kaspar shows how she manages to do it anyway. Together with psychologist Wieland Stolzenburg, she explains why we should seek happiness in being rather than having. In the interactive section, readers can document and question their own consumption: Did I really need this? Does it make me happy? What are the consequences of my purchase, and was it really worth it? What needs am I distracting myself from with my purchases? Additionally, they receive valuable tips, facts, and tricks to stay motivated.