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OverviewFree from Consumption Compulsions – A Guide to a More Conscious Life In a world where consumption is omnipresent, we often become unnoticed prisoners of our buying habits. Rethinking Consumption is a practical guide for anyone who wants to question, understand, and sustainably change their consumption behavior. The book provides a clear overview of the mechanisms behind consumption and luxury addiction, from psychological causes to societal influences. With concrete exercises and checklists, you will learn how to control impulse purchases, organize your finances, and lead a life beyond the superfluous. Discover alternative lifestyles to find long-term freedom, fulfillment, and a balanced relationship between having and being. This guide shows that a self-determined life is possible in the age of consumption — and how you can achieve it step by step. Target Audience: People with excessive buying behavior, impulse purchases, or dependence on status symbols, as well as their relatives. Psychologists, therapists, coaches, and financial or debt counselors. Sociologists, economists, cultural scientists, and marketing experts. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Oliver HoffmannPublisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K ISBN: 9783662729458ISBN 10: 3662729458 Publication Date: 22 March 2026 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Understanding Consumption and Luxury Addiction.- Self-Diagnosis and Reflection.- The Causes of Addiction.- The Way Out of the Consumption Trap.- Discovering New Lifestyles.- Long-Term Change.- Conclusion: A Conscious Approach to Consumption.- Helpful Resources and Further Support.- Afterword.ReviewsAuthor InformationProf. Dr. Dr. Oliver Hoffmann is an expert in economic psychology, innovation psychology, and the economics of luxury goods. He is a professor of innovation management; alongside his academic career, he advises companies and private clients and has been a strategic consultant for firms in the consumer industry. As Managing Director of Theta Venture LLC, he develops innovative psychological therapy methods for top-level executives. Prof. Hoffmann lives in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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