Black Friday Opportunity
It’s that time of year again, national “consume as much as you can” day. It seems like every company that has my email has an offer for me.
Instead of buying more things I don’t really need, I’m taking an opportunity to tidy my email. I have unsubscribed from several lists, including companies whose products no longer give me joy or are an unwanted temptation. What’s the harm? If I need something from them, I can always find them. If not, maybe I can find something even better.
How many subscriptions (and other things) do you keep just in case? What could you make room for if you let them go?
Hopefully, my questions cause you to reflect on your own thinking, relationships or choices. Maybe I even inspire you to make positive changes.
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