Conscious Consumption
Spend Smarter, Enjoy More
We're told that happiness is just one purchase away, yet we're left with more stuff and less satisfaction. This course is your guide to charting a new path.
Discover how to find lasting contentment not by acquiring more, but by appreciating what you have and spending with intention.
The Illusion of More
Our modern world is a relentless marketing machine, expertly designed to make us feel we are not enough. It creates a "scarcity mindset" where we're always chasing the next thing, believing it holds the key to our contentment.
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This is the happiness treadmill, and it's exhausting.
This expedition takes a different route.
We will equip you with the psychological tools to see through the illusion. You'll learn to decode the tactics marketers use to influence you and understand the true, hidden costs of your possessions—in time, stress, and environmental impact.
This is your journey to regain your focus, find peace in sufficiency, and discover the freedom of living with less. Let's unveil the terrain.
Unveiling the Terrain: Your Course Modules
This strategic journey equips you with the conscious consumer's toolkit, illuminating the path to a more intentional and joyful life.
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The Illusion of More - Understanding the Treadmill
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Learn why the joy from new things fades so quickly (Hedonic Adaptation).
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Uncover how social media fuels the "Comparison Trap."
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Calculate the true cost of your possessions in time, stress, and money.
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Decoding the Machine - The Psychology of Selling
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Identify the emotional triggers marketers use to bypass your logic.
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Spot common traps like scarcity tactics, false urgency, and social proof.
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Learn practical strategies to resist manipulation and reduce exposure.
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The Consumer's Toolkit - Intentional Purchasing
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Master 6 critical questions to ask before any purchase.
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Shift your mindset to value experiences over possessions.
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Discover the power of gratitude, decluttering, and defining "enough."
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Action & Reflection - Your Expedition Map
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Translate theory into practice with a personalized action plan.
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Commit to concrete steps to take in the week ahead.
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Solidify your learning in a supportive group Q&A session.
Practicalities:
Language: ENGLISH
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#sessions: 1 (±4h)
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Date(s): 11 Dec 2025
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Time: 16:00-19:00
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Where: Online (zoom)
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Price: € 49/person
Who Will Benefit From This Course?
This expedition is for anyone ready to redefine their relationship with money and possessions.
The Clutter-Conscious
You feel overwhelmed by the amount of "stuff" in your home and want to stop the cycle of accumulation at its source to create more mental and physical space.
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The "Retail Therapy" User
You often shop to cope with stress, boredom, or other emotions, and you're seeking healthier, more fulfilling ways to find joy and manage your feelings.
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The Values-Driven Individual
You are concerned about environmental impact and ethical consumption, and you want to align your spending habits with your deeper values for a more sustainable life.
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Meet your guide, Nico. He approaches this work as a fellow traveler with an insider's map. With a background in marketing and consumer behavior research, he knows the industry's tricks because he was once on the other side. A search for more meaningful work led him to leave that world behind, dedicating his expertise to helping people see through the noise. His approach combines this firsthand knowledge with a deep grounding in psychology, making him an authentic guide for your journey to conscious consumption.
"This course was a wake-up call. I was drowning in subscriptions and impulse buys. 'Conscious Consumption' gave me the practical tools to see through the marketing noise and reclaim my finances. My home is clearer, and so is my mind. It's about freedom, not restriction."
Sarah K. Austin, TX, USA
"I thought I was immune to advertising, but this course revealed my blind spots. Learning to question my 'wants' and define 'enough' has been incredibly liberating. It's not just about saving money; it's about aligning my spending with the life I actually want to live."
Lars M. Copenhagen, Denmark
Join "Conscious Consumption". The Path Awaits.
Spend Smarter, Enjoy More.
This isn't about restriction; it's about liberation. Free yourself from the cycle of consumption and discover the joy and peace that come from living with intention.
Don't miss the boat ;)
This course provides guidance for personal growth and is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health diagnosis or treatment. If you are experiencing a crisis, please seek immediate professional support.