Shopping addiction is not a joke; in this world of high
purchasing power, expensive lifestyle and the urge to spend more, we end
up giving more trauma to ourselves. Some of us give in to the pressure
of buying that expensive perfume because it looks so impressive and
smells divine. But then, these luxurious items saps our financial
resources and it is not surprising that there are some people who blow
up their salary in a matter of 3 days. The next thing they do is splurge
through the credit card; a sure way to head towards financial doom.
How do I control my shopping addiction and impulse buying?
I too suffered from shopping addiction. Retail therapy is some jazz people talk about so that you can enrich yourself with the visual experience of shopping at big time department stores, but as we know we end up paying a huge price, not to speak about high credit card bills. Since I underwent this problem of impulse buying, I have some tips that can help cure this shopping addiction:
1. Identify beforehand what you need to buy and why.
2. Make a list of things that you want to buy and stick to it. For instance, you check your cupboard and see what thing are lacking in your wardrobe, that you need to buy.
3. Please use cash. I had two credit cards, one I have canceled and cut into pieces with a pair of scissors. The other credit card I keep for emergency. So when you are going for shopping, please use cash or debit card. Between debit card and cash, it is better to use cash upfront.
4. If you are tempted to buy something, check if you REALLY need it. Are you going to wear it just once or twice, or use it many times. If it is something for interior decoration of your home, be clear about where you will place it in your home. If you don't have the answer, then probably you shouldn't buy it
How do I control my shopping addiction and impulse buying?
I too suffered from shopping addiction. Retail therapy is some jazz people talk about so that you can enrich yourself with the visual experience of shopping at big time department stores, but as we know we end up paying a huge price, not to speak about high credit card bills. Since I underwent this problem of impulse buying, I have some tips that can help cure this shopping addiction:
1. Identify beforehand what you need to buy and why.
2. Make a list of things that you want to buy and stick to it. For instance, you check your cupboard and see what thing are lacking in your wardrobe, that you need to buy.
3. Please use cash. I had two credit cards, one I have canceled and cut into pieces with a pair of scissors. The other credit card I keep for emergency. So when you are going for shopping, please use cash or debit card. Between debit card and cash, it is better to use cash upfront.
4. If you are tempted to buy something, check if you REALLY need it. Are you going to wear it just once or twice, or use it many times. If it is something for interior decoration of your home, be clear about where you will place it in your home. If you don't have the answer, then probably you shouldn't buy it
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