23 Things I Did In 2023 To Improve My Life As A Shopping Addict

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

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[@akong331]

When your soul is happy and full, you no longer crave things from the outside. Or rather, it no longer holds the same. I’m so glad you found yourself ❤

[@TheThriftingTherapist]

Well said, I was thinking she's grown up, but it's really a maturity of the soul.

[@bulldogsnbunniesUK]

💯Absolutely true. 🙌🏼❤️

[@DaniOchannel]

I haven't considered you departed from the luxury community. You still have taste for fine things. You're on a journey that anyone of us can go on. Thank you for sharing❤

[@IrinaVanRonkel]

You’ve changed for good! 🎉 And I’m admitting it not because I’m disappointed! I’m glad, proud and so incredibly happy for you!

[@elisollle]

I can relate soo much to the unsubscribe point. I just cancelled my subscriptions to my favorite creators and 90% of my shopping triggers just disappeared 😮 Thank you for your work here, Happy New Year and sending you love from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@missd2657]

You're entitled to change, you don't owe anybody anything. It's no different to changing jobs, if you no longer happy in a certain workplace, you look for a new job. I'm really enjoying your videos, they are a pick a mix.

[@airyhaze7008]

I just want you to know that I appreciate you and your change. I also am a recovering shopping addict and the people that are disappointed in your growth are the people who are stuck in the voidfilling life of our past. They havent found peace in less like others yet. Change can be a good thing......a needed thing

[@kaedama.]

I enjoy your newer content so much more than the old! In your recent uploads, you seem way more authentic and happier overall. You do you ❤️ I also sort of opted out of the usual seasonal materialistic madness of Christmas this year and have never felt more free. No expectations, no hurt feelings, much less stress - I really enjoyed the quiet of it all - and if anything, I actually got rid of more stuff in general. That felt good too. 😌

[@lucyservo6574]

I love the point about becoming an amateur! Being bad/below average at something for a while is surely beneficial

[@lolipena8051]

im a realist or as other like to call me a miserable person. however this yr i am so happy that finally people are starting to see it my way. people would call me a grinch as i didnt see the need to exchange gifts or give gifts to adults. i always said we are adults, we can buy what we want and i dont have the money for it. finally! this yr people finally agree with it! you see! im not miserable, im just real and i know how it really is.

[@ubiquitousflow]

You may enjoy The Little Book of Hygge. It's all about making your home cozy for the holidays and keeping the feeling year round. Seems right up your alley!

[@pasitheathanatosasmr488]

#4 is soooo true. We glow when we’re fit and living life instead of shopping and bleaching and waxing. I’m in the shop bleach wax phase rn because of stress, but I’m excited for next month when I’m moving into a 3rd floor condo in alaska - planning to get back to ME!

[@anitaanitaroy2126]

I’m 21 I do follow you for a very long time now please keep up with your good work this have really change my life for good. Keep up with your good work sweetheart🙏🏾❤❤

[@lindsaykchambers]

Your channel is so great! My mom used to be a hard core shopping addict! And I saw your video for beauty trends you aren’t doing anymore. Yeah.. same.. it’s a fine line from self care into just having grooming take over your life..

[@jehan9]

I used to have cleaners, shopping addiction where I would end up buying same things multiple times because I didn't know what I already had, partied every weekend, eating out every single meal etc. I thought I made it but I was so anxious and I was not fully fulfilled. I had to step back and make some changes. I clean my own house now and it's so therapeutic! Before I buy, I wait for about a week and make sure it's a need, keeping receipts in case I change my mind. Focused on enriching my health and relationships! I'm so much happier these days!

[@alexajazmin7559]

I like the new you way better 👍

[@lanayau500]

Change is part of life and growth, congratulations Caitlin! I actually enjoy the new content much more. Keep making YOU happy

[@for833]

I just found you this year because of your new content, so I never saw your old content (catching up on it now), but I think change is good, it's way better than getting stuck in ways we know are no longer serving us.

[@jeremyslaymaker]

I just started watching you recently probably because of your change is video style. I love your current content. I haven’t gone back and watched old videos. But I don’t think your old content would resonate with me. I’m trying to pay off a house and I have children to care for. I can’t afford luxury and may never be able to afford it. Love your new view on life! Excited to see what you come up with in the new year. Happy New Year!

[@kathythompson8758]

You’ve done the work this year. Such positive changes. Congrats

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@naviproductions]

I just found you last week and I am loving your videos! I’m finding great motivation and inspiration from you to stop my shopping addiction and get rid of the credit-card debt I accumulated this year. Thank you for sharing your experience and tips!!

[@sally3570]

Great content! I too did a purge of social media and feel a lot more content and not jumping every 2 minutes when an alert pops up on my phone. 🎉

[@MidnightMuse102]

Just want to say thank you for your videos they were the kickstart to planning for 2024 no buy / low buy 🖤

[@tasiabade8107]

Me toooooo major low buy coming up!

[@jenflorence]

For me too❤

[@FluffedUpFlair]

I do have a channel dedicated to mostly luxury and lifestyle but I do enjoy your newer content so much more than your older content somehow 😅 Mainly because I think it’s kinda refreshing. I follow mainly luxury content and finance content which is so drastically different and I like how yours is somehow falling right in the middle, hence I really do appreciate it 🤎

[@Rumifor2000s]

You’ve changed for better!, so there’s nothing but progress ❤😃

[@annaaraman2854]

Congratulations personal transformation takes a lot of daily discipline. This video is very inspiring for the new year.

[@nightreader1264]

If you want to spend- look for used items- you will love the hunt and the saving.

[@ericanewcomb2643]

Having a cleaner is DEFINITELY a luxury. I'm glad cleaning on your own is working for you. Unfortunately that's not a choice for the majority of us lol I agree that finding fulfillment in other things like hobbies or non material things helps so much with not overspending.

[@flonotflow]

Good for you on turning a huge corner and realizing the things that are important and the things that aren't. If only more people would or could do that, what a much better place the world would be. 2023 was the first year I had to hire a cleaner LOL Only because I had surgery and I'm keeping her around for the time being but she's only doing things I don't feel safe doing. To a wonderful 2024! 🥂

[@Menashort]

Caitlin I always will be your fan love your channel before and now..❤love you personality

[@valorieallen8502]

Great video! Thank you for sharing! My biggest 2023 take away is, I'm done buying overpriced designer handbags and clothing!

[@Restless318]

People who love you will stick with you so happy for you

[@bymiahs]

Thank you for being this open to us. I have noticed this same change on me and my "wishlists" and I have just thinked maybe it is cos I have aged. The walk in the nature is nowdays more pleasing than shopping.. Don´t get me wrong, I love a little luxury shopping but the items must be really special these days so I will buyit. This topic is very important and I´m really happy for you that you have changed, cos clearly YOU enjoy your new life 🥰

[@tuttuttut7758]

Well, I’m a new viewer. Have no interest in endless hauls, because I have changed as well. Change isn’t a bad thing. You do you

[@Mina_Susnjevic]

Absolutely brilliant life change! Thank you for sharing it with us! I started following you like 6-7 months ago as I struggled with my own shopping addiction and you helped so much. I really enjoy your content ❤ As my highlight in 2023, it would be that I met my walking goal and my reading goal. Probably met more goals but I would need to check my goal list first 😅. Happy New Year 🎉

[@fionavdb9789]

So many positive changes! You’ve had a great year Caitlin. Hope 2024 is even better! X

[@krushr17]

I’ve seen your videos in the past and while I do enjoy seeing handbags and latest fashion, I really appreciate the direction that your videos have taken. I really need to put spending to a halt for 2024 and pay off debt. Watching you tube videos that align with my goals are what helps motivate me.

[@maisitag]

I would like to see you analyzing the Kardashians’s impact in our society or how the use of social media affect our view in beauty standards 🥹 something like that!

[@Kashanka23]

Omg you are such an inspiration to me ❤❤❤

[@RachelJayne92]

Yes! Country music! A suggestion, Maddie & Tae - ‘The way it feels’ ♥️

[@missswiss7538]

I think that is the right direction... Life is much more than luxury bags (I sold a lot of my collection, now I have five or six and it is enough), social media and it is short. All the best for you, happy New Year and greetings from Berlin🥰

[@lindsayturcaloro5661]

Happy New Year Caitlin! Wishing you all the best in 2024! 🤍

[@nightreader1264]

You should do walks and talks outside- those videos are cool.

[@milaandrasciuc2516]

I only discovered your channel recently and have to say, really enjoying your content. I guess there will be a transitional period as older subscribers leave and new ones arrive whose values line up with yours.

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Thanks for being here 🥰

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Happy New Year ❤😊!

[@simoneXox]

You are a picture of growth!

[@sharonstratton1987]

Country music is my jam

[@2CrazyFrenchies]

I love so much that you’re open with your evolution. You’ve always been extremely open that you have changed. It’s so odd to me that anyone would comment ‘you’ve changed so much!’ when you have been so open and honest about the fact that you’ve changed! Sharing your evolution has given me so much hope that I will get to the other side of my shopping addiction and it’s been so meaningful to me. Thank you for putting yourself out there so authentically and happy new year!

[@SimonaHavlová-f2v]

I started to follow you since this summer and I think your videos are very inspiring, down to earth and funny and you are way more interesting person now compared to you in your old videos. This video is awsome, I think you grew up so much and you inspired me to set some goals and challenges for the next year. Thank you. 🥰

[@katprice13]

Everything you said resonated with me. Happy 2024. Maybe you can share the books you read and loved in 2023.

[@erdfghj]

One of my changes for 23 was following channels like you. Appreciate your content!

[@northjamz]

Happy New Year Caitlin! Your happiness warms my heart ❤️ ❤❤

[@gkr7019]

I prefer the new Caitlin that she has evolved into. Good for you❤

[@ElsyP]

Hi Caitlin, long time follower here, first time commenting 😅 I enjoy your book recommendations so much, have you considered creating a book club? One of my new year plans is to read more 📚

[@barbsterk5030]

You have made a lot of changes this year!! All good changes too! You should be proud of yourself. I admire you. Happy New Year!

[@iljademan5761]

Hi Caitlin, thank you for making this video. I started watching your video’s about two and a half years ago, when I was starting my designer bag collection. However, I’m very thankful for the content you create now. I do get lost a bit in keeping to want more, and it’s really refreshing to watch your video’s about quitting your shopping addiction. I’m still watching videos about luxury handbags/jewelry, but you inspire me to take it slow with buying new things and to try to focus on other activities/hobbies/health. I hope you’ll have a great 2024.

[@lolaphearse3688]

Wow,what a growth journey you have been on! Congratulations!

[@susanaduarteraposo]

I liked your video very much. I’m going through the same process. Thank you

[@KWSHOPS]

I love your videos! This content is way more interesting than another haul - and KZbin is way too hard and time-consuming to make content that you hate! Ps 100% on living private life privately. We don’t need to know everyone’s business and “pr0$+ituting” is a great word to describe it

[@AshleyJaneAngelMerri]

Than you so much. You are an inspiration that working hard on yourself as a person is so much more rewarding than trying so hard to please others. I’m going to keep watching all the positive changes still to come for you. Cheers to you for 2024 🎉

[@katieesalibaa]

This was such a great video! I’m also trying to combat a shopping addiction so definitely appreciate this authenticity.

[@ckpawlow]

Hi Caitlin! I just started watching your channel a few short months ago - I originally clicked on one of your videos because we have the same last name 😅, and followed because I really appreciate the honest, self-aware, and reflective nature of your recent content. I wanted to pop into your comments to share a couple of thoughts I had while watching this video: 1. It's absolutely wild to me that some people feel it's rude to unfollow/stop watching creators. Time is precious, so why should we devote ours to watching content made by influencers who don't even know we exist?!?! Crazy, but I guess that's parasocial relationships... 🙃 2. In this video, you mention some of your older subscribers turning away because they don't like the new direction in which you're taking your content, and I can imagine that must be hard to hear. Conversely, while I'm a fan of your new content, I don't think I would have followed your channel had I found it a few years ago, when it was centered around shopping and luxury goods - it's just not really my thing, I promise I don't mean that in a negative way. Even though some old viewers may no longer be around, I think there's something to be said for gaining a new audience with similar values! And, I think your new viewers likely have interests and an outlook on life that's more aligned with yours - I think that's worth something! Anyway, I hope you keep up the critical commentary videos in 2024, because I really enjoy and appreciate the insight and food for thought they give me - but even if not, YOU DO YOU! IT'S YOUR CHANNEL!!!! 😘

[@lanaori5097]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Caitlin! Wishing you all the best in 2024 and let your dreams come true!

[@leac3721]

I really enjoy your content and watching your videos !! Thank you from France 💖

[@scorpio7938]

Great listening sounds like you are doing great

[@caryn1158]

Love this video... you have completely inspired me to shift my mindset. Recently graduated from grad school and yes have debt.. but it was worth it 2024 I will have it paid down no mindless spending on distractions and bags lol shoes 😅... hoping to come out better at the end... won't be easy 😊 Pls keep the great videos coming and inspiring us for 2024 and beyond 🙏🏼 P.S. I have been following you since early on and all the fashion handbag girlies and came to the same realization as you.. definitely resonates

[@91zak]

Happy new year!

[@lolmakeup5786]

Caitlin, do you do your own nails or what do you do for your nails?

[@VBoo459]

I've only EVER made MOST of the money back from selling handbags WHEN I bought them preloved in the first place. Never brand new. Which is why, I really do struggle with the idea of buying brand new. Handbags are like cars tbh. The ONLY brand that makes more sense brand new is Hermes...if you can get it. The value isn't in what YOU bought it for, its in what others will buy it for.

[@jenflorence]

I do so enjoy your videos! You have helped me so much. So thank you ❤ Happy New Year 2024 🎉❤

[@celinhamaui2023]

👏👏Happy New Year💥💫

[@jedrzejowskia]

Lol, I not only clean the house and always have done it, I wouldn't mind doing it for other people if it meant extra income😂. But yeah, it's just not that common if you don't live in an area with mac mansions I guess. Wow. Girl, "relatable ".... I do agree with your private life topic. I almost think it is seen as "common" or "simple" and not admirable to be flexing on social media. Hence me. Here on this channel. But yeah, even if I really don't relate to much you say, I AM a sort of shopaholic and want to get out of that bad habit so listening to a completely different cultural viewpoint? Priceless. Thanks for the rants 😊

[@steebreeotey]

I haven’t even watched this video (yet 😉) but wanted to say that you have become one of my favorite channels. I watch EVERY video you post bc you’re so relatable, insightful & simply hilarious!! I’m so glad I found your channel. ❤ Happy NewYear. 🎉

[@josellep374]

This is so inspiring! Keep doing what you think is best for you overall. Happy New Year! 💚

[@CarysGM]

It's easy to be content and happy when you come from money.

[@kathleenwang]

oh yeah material things make us happy for 1 week and so glad you found the inner peace jumping out of the rat race of consuming 24/7

[@lolmakeup5786]

Could you please share what nail polish you use (:

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

Essie minimally modest or it could have been the gel colours I mix between ☺️

[@lolmakeup5786]

What’s the white color you wear? Do you use base and top coats?

[@CaitlinPawlowski]

@@lolmakeup5786 the other one I wear is called Gossamer Garments and I just use the gel top coat on top :)

[@lolmakeup5786]

Sorry I have one more question! What top coat do you use? Is it the Essie gel one or do you use one that has to be cured under the lamp? (:

[@lolmakeup5786]

Could you also share your go to pedicure color (:

[@nightreader1264]

You do not need any beauty treatments- you look great! Just keep up the skin care routine. Folks that are disappointed in you- drop them. You are doing great, just found your channel, with your money now. I would have gone through what you have if I had money at your age. Now that I am older, and have inherited family money, life is different. Maybe if you rescue some animals and donate to charities it will fulfill your growth.

[@jacquelinemoss1911]

My husband told me that I need to unfollow you …. He walked in as you said that Taylor Swift was not your no.1 anymore 😱😂

[@wlonsdale1]

Gr6t ready for huge changes in 2024 😂

[@yamilethhernandez6449]

💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@nightreader1264]

That was really uncool that people wanted to purchase that bag so cheaply.

[@cp2387]

❤❤

[@anika.6066]

❤

[@SaharaKnows]

Being upset by a stranger on the internet is bizarre. You need a life if this is the case.