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Good Ol' Retail Therapy

1/28/2017

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So you've had a bad day. You're feeling kind of down and want to take your mind off your looming deadline, your overly demanding boss, or your unreasonable co-worker. What do you do?

You head to the mall. That's right. You engage in a little retail therapy. After all, studies have shown shopping can improve your mood, alleviate depression and even boost your self-confidence.

Granted, retail therapy needs to be done in moderation and preferably using the funds you set aside specifically for days like this one. There's a fine line between retail as therapy and retail as an unhealthy habit. It's a problem if you spend more than you can afford, feel guilty after making a purchase or buy things you don't want or need.

An excellent way to keep retail therapy in check is to hunt for bargains. Is there anything quite like scoring a killer deal on the shoes you've been eyeing, or finding a gem of an item on the clearance rack? Serotonin - the feel good hormone - is probably coursing through your body just thinking about it. 

While it may not be for everyone, retail therapy may be just what you need as a little pick-me-upper.
​Happy bargain hunting!
3 Comments
Susan Earl
1/29/2017 04:43:47 pm

I find solace in my arts....mylocal yarn shop, my Wednesday night knit group and my painting group.

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Dorothy
1/29/2017 07:20:22 pm

Awesome - the arts can be an amazing self care tool.

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Paige W link
6/7/2022 12:20:25 am

This was lovely to reead

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