Compulsive spending comes from deeper psychological issues combined with a lack of good money management. Even the most materialistic people can avoid racking up the credit card debt with good money management. Shopaholics use spending as a way to soothe their anxieties and problems instead of facing them directly. Credit cards make such retail therapy… Continue reading Curb Compulsive Spending Habits
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A Shopping Addiction Intervention
It’s not unusual to have the urge for the newest fashion item or hottest super gadget, and we live in a world where it is difficult to escape the pressure to buy, buy, buy. Unfortunately, that urge can spiral out of control into a full-blown shopping addiction. When this addiction rears it’s ugly head, the… Continue reading A Shopping Addiction Intervention
Defining Moments and Powerful Choices
By: Jill Chivers of Shop Less, Live More We all have moments in our lives when a choice presented itself. You could choose Door A and all it brings. You could choose Door B and face those consequences. Some of us were lucky enough to recognize that moment, to see the fork in the road where… Continue reading Defining Moments and Powerful Choices
Don’t Shop for a New Persona…Nothin’ Wrong with the One You’ve Got!
We all know we react to others differently depending on their appearance and that what we wear causes others to react differently to us. Have you noticed that service people often display an entirely different attitude to you when you’re dressed professionally than they do when you’re dressed in jeans and a sweatshirt? An interesting… Continue reading Don’t Shop for a New Persona…Nothin’ Wrong with the One You’ve Got!
Buzz Bissinger’s Shopping Addiction Creates Lots of Buzz
Buzz Bizzinger created a lot of it this week with his tell-all story in the April issue of GQ, a confessional about his shopping and sex addictions. A sportswriter who’s best known for his book Friday Night Lights, subsequently made into a film and a TV series, Bissinger grew up financially privileged, but he was… Continue reading Buzz Bissinger’s Shopping Addiction Creates Lots of Buzz
Preventing Shopping Binges
Denial is a common characteristic of shopping addiction. Sometimes you might even have an “emotional blackout,” and find yourself bringing home items you do not remember buying. But if you do recognize shopaholic behavior in yourself, there are some things you can try to curb your addiction. It sounds simple, but writing a shopping list… Continue reading Preventing Shopping Binges
Shop ‘Til You Drop? 10 Tips to Beat a Shopping Addiction
If you’re like most women, shopping can be a fun, uplifting experience. For some women, though, shopping can become an addiction that results in damaging emotional and financial consequences. If you’re struggling with a shopping addiction, here are some tips to help you deal with it. First, if your shopping is damaging your finances and… Continue reading Shop ‘Til You Drop? 10 Tips to Beat a Shopping Addiction
Strategies to End Shopping Addiction
We are becoming familiar with the signs of shopping addictions: the “shopping to feel better” syndrome, the out of control credit card debt, the emotional rollercoaster. Here are a few ways to get a handle on the situation. Steer clear of temptation. Delay big purchases. Ask yourself if you really need that purchase. Find other… Continue reading Strategies to End Shopping Addiction
The Other Person is Never the Problem
Throughout daily life, you’ll encounter frustrating people: People who cut you off in traffic, people who are rude to you, and people who just don’t do things the right way. These are the folks you like to blame for your frustrations every time you feel slighted. But you know what? Those people are never the problem,… Continue reading The Other Person is Never the Problem
How to Budget: Avoiding Retail Therapy
In these times of economic downturn, it is crucial that people take control of their finances. In every adversity are the seeds of equal or greater benefit, and that includes the current economic climate. Let the uncertain times be a motivator for you to think seriously about taking control of your spending and your life.… Continue reading How to Budget: Avoiding Retail Therapy