Don't Be A Compulsory Shopper

Do you have the experience of buying a large travelling case just for a purse as its gift? According to a research on the internet, nearly up to 50% of the voters have the experience of buying an unnecessary big product just for the gift along with it. How can we judge this phenomenon? Maybe it is a kind of compulsory shopping.

So how do you know if you're addicted to shopping? If you can say yes to most of the following questions, you could be a compulsive shopper:

Do you buy things simply because it feels to good to buy them?
Do you buy things just because they're on sale?
Do you make purchases based on packaging?
Do you own new items that are still in their boxes?
Do you buy clothing and shoes you never wear?
Do you buy duplicates of items because you can't find the originals?
Do you buy things for your family friends, knowing they're unneeded?
Has shopping sunk you into debt?

Compulsive shopping is a common psychological condition. If you think you might be a shopaholic, here are some simple tips that I think everyone should follow on every shopping trip, be it a quickie to the corner convenience store or a trek to the mall:

Don't shop when you're feeling anxious, depressed or powerless. If you're shopping for pleasure or to pass time, find another activity. Leave your credit cards and checkbook at home.

Remember that by buying lots of stuff, you're not only depleting your own financial resources to feed the corporate monster (and make someone else rich), but you're depleting the Earth's resources as well. If you think of it in those terms, it might be easier to leave stuff on the shelf.

Most importantly, keep in mind that stuff cannot possibly make us happy. Quite the contrary, I have found. Too much stuff bogs down our minds, space and time, while simplicity frees us up to pursue the worthwhile things in life, be it family, career, athletic or creative endeavors, or simply getting lost in a good book. Keep it simple, and enjoy life.

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