Consumerism is not to be impulsive.
We consume many things every day to meet our requirements. The issues of necessities and those not immediately required are too close together to maintain a balance. We keep getting more while keeping the actual requirement aside. 
In general, we go on acquiring more and more items for our personal and family use, in addition to what we already have. 
First of all, we compete with others, particularly in physical possessions. It is the superiority complex that keeps us craving uncontrolled physical possessions. It is impulsive behaviour. This unhealthy competition makes no sense, but we fail to realise "why so."
Apart from taking up more space in our dwelling, more possessions demand more upkeep. But we ignore all these aspects. 
The technology has accelerated the introduction of new items at the shortest intervals. It is admitted. Even then, we must not forget utility. Remember that utility determines the worth of items. 
Now look at the matter from a realistic angle. More consumption means more production. For production, natural resources are used. In this way, we are creating pressure on natural resources. This cycle continues. 
Let the sense of consumerism be sense-based and not impulse-oriented. 
Create a habit of deciding priorities that are impact-oriented and not meant to impress others. In all conditions, education, skill formation, self-discipline, and etiquette are essential. We need to invest here as opposed to acquiring physical items that add to our comfort zones. 
 
 
 
 
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