If we have a choice of companionship when it’s time to go shopping, we often choose friends with a like-minded attitude if we’re not with family. Women are encouraged to shop together for good reason – they’re unstoppable. Women take pride in carefully selecting goods and comparing. It can be a social occasion and emotional… Continue reading Save Money – Choose Your Shopping Buddy Wisely
Category: Compulsive Buying
Should You Let Men Grocery Shop?
In this new evolved world with women and men working, traditional ‘home’ duties are shared with both partners. Men have learned to express themselves through cooking, which is great for all of us who never quite enjoyed the chore. But should they do the grocery shopping for the household? Not if you want to manage… Continue reading Should You Let Men Grocery Shop?
The Shopaholic and The Fallout Part 4
This is Part 4 of Fighting the Shopaholic in You. Eventually, regardless of our reason for shopping ‘til we drop time and time again, we are forced to face the clean up. The emotional aftermath. The financial mess. Call it what you will. Here are some examples of situations that eventually catch up with a… Continue reading The Shopaholic and The Fallout Part 4
The Shopaholic – Do You Shop for Need or Desire? Part 2
In Part 1 of this blog series, we identified some key warning signs for Shopaholism. Now we examine the different emotions that drive compulsive buying, as well as the biology and genetics that may drive us to the extreme. Impulse disorders such as gambling, alcoholism, and binge eating have a genetic component. Compulsive buying is… Continue reading The Shopaholic – Do You Shop for Need or Desire? Part 2
The Shopaholic – Are You One? Part 1
It seems like there is tremendous wealth all over the world doesn’t there? We are hit with TV shows highlighting millionaires and all their toys; rich “Housewives” of whatever major city, and HGTV with their international home buyers. These shows become the standard – it seems everyone has wealth and toys everywhere so why shouldn’t… Continue reading The Shopaholic – Are You One? Part 1
Your Rational Decisions – Aren’t. Part 2
The typical every day purchase decision is made in seconds. As we stare at a shelf, we may think we’re sizing up ingredients and price, but our mind is doing so much more. It’s having a conversation with itself about a lifetime of facts, emotions and memories you have collected that pertain to the item… Continue reading Your Rational Decisions – Aren’t. Part 2
Are You Committing Financial Infidelity?
You May Be Without Knowing It According to research 27% of people ADMIT to keeping a secret from their partner and 53% actual DO keep a secret. Get the list of most common Financial Infidelity Behaviors and see how you score compared to other couples. Questionnaire Please Carrie RattleCarrie Rattle is a Principal at BehavioralCents.com,… Continue reading Are You Committing Financial Infidelity?
Behavioral Addiction Recovery: A Guide for Families, Friends, Colleagues, and Roommates
We were recently introduced to an excellent article, Behavioral Addiction Recovery: A Guide for Families, Friends, Colleagues, and Roommates. What defines a behavioral addiction, how one develops, and how to support a loved one in recovery from a behavioral addiction are all covered in the piece. You can access the full guide here: onlinepsych.pepperdine.edu/blog/behavioral-addiction-recovery-tips/ *OnlinePsychology@Pepperdine,… Continue reading Behavioral Addiction Recovery: A Guide for Families, Friends, Colleagues, and Roommates
How to Keep Black Friday from Becoming Red Saturday
How to Keep Black Friday from Becoming Red Saturday This year we’re taking a different approach to connecting with you about holiday shopping and spending. Rather than write holiday blogposts, we’re holding several Facebook live events that we hope will feel like holiday experience gifts to each of you. As soon as those are scheduled,… Continue reading How to Keep Black Friday from Becoming Red Saturday
Can Confessions Be Funny? What One Overshopper Has to Say
You may remember these two recent blog posts, an overshopper named Lynn. Believe it or Not, It’s True: Nordstrom and I Are Through (Part I) and Believe it or Not, It’s True: Nordstrom and I Are Through (Part II) These posts are what she wrote for the dialogue exercise, a part of our program where you… Continue reading Can Confessions Be Funny? What One Overshopper Has to Say