Comments on: Shopping for the Sake of Shopping http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: PanchoThePug http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-2/#comment-2584292 PanchoThePug Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:12:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2584292 JD, NPR had an interview of Carole King on Wednesday morning. You can look it up on their podcast directory. Very interesting. JD, NPR had an interview of Carole King on Wednesday morning. You can look it up on their podcast directory. Very interesting.

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]]> By: Sarah http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2561352 Sarah Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:14:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2561352 I've substituted a trip to the farmers market as a shopping alternative. I walk with a friend, we buy produce and prepared foods, run into people we know, and have a good time. Because the walk back includes a hill, there's little temptation to over buy. I’ve substituted a trip to the farmers market as a shopping alternative. I walk with a friend, we buy produce and prepared foods, run into people we know, and have a good time. Because the walk back includes a hill, there’s little temptation to over buy.

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]]> By: Alyssa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2557692 Alyssa Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:09:52 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2557692 I'm really, really bad about this. I go through phases. I've done shopping bans before and they work. It used to be that I shopped for the sake of shopping. Now I'm much more selective about how clothes fit and look. However, it seems I'm slowly replacing the ill-fitting clothes I used to buy with good-fitting clothes. That's not a bad thing, but it's still shopping. It's an internal battle I wage. I was genuinely surprised that last month I only went over my shopping budget by $0.64. I’m really, really bad about this. I go through phases. I’ve done shopping bans before and they work. It used to be that I shopped for the sake of shopping. Now I’m much more selective about how clothes fit and look. However, it seems I’m slowly replacing the ill-fitting clothes I used to buy with good-fitting clothes. That’s not a bad thing, but it’s still shopping. It’s an internal battle I wage. I was genuinely surprised that last month I only went over my shopping budget by $0.64.

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]]> By: Carl Lassegue http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2554962 Carl Lassegue Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:40:41 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2554962 I learned the hard way not to grocery shop the other day. I went into Publix for a sub and walked out with over $75 worth of groceries and no sub. I'm definitely not doing that again. I learned the hard way not to grocery shop the other day. I went into Publix for a sub and walked out with over $75 worth of groceries and no sub. I’m definitely not doing that again.

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]]> By: bobj http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2553102 bobj Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:38:07 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2553102 ..and I miss the days where all you had to worry about on the color tv is the tint and color! ..and I miss the days where all you had to worry about on the color tv is the tint and color!

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]]> By: Tara http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2551782 Tara Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:20:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2551782 I was a sport shopper for many years... however in the past few years I have finally seen the light and just stopped. I have no more credit cards, no more debt, and my savings are growing by leaps and bounds. It has made me feel a lot more relaxed. I don't ever want to go down that road again so I avoid the mall unless I need something specific, then I try to get in and out without being sucked in to other stuff. I was a sport shopper for many years… however in the past few years I have finally seen the light and just stopped. I have no more credit cards, no more debt, and my savings are growing by leaps and bounds. It has made me feel a lot more relaxed. I don’t ever want to go down that road again so I avoid the mall unless I need something specific, then I try to get in and out without being sucked in to other stuff.

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]]> By: Christa http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2551372 Christa Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:08:08 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2551372 My mother shops for the sake of finding deals. She cannot pass up a $3 salad spinner (even if she has five of them at home) simply because it's on sale. Someday, I hope she can also discover the joys of shopping without purchasing! My mother shops for the sake of finding deals. She cannot pass up a $3 salad spinner (even if she has five of them at home) simply because it’s on sale. Someday, I hope she can also discover the joys of shopping without purchasing!

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]]> By: chacha1 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550862 chacha1 Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:42:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550862 In my experience, thrift/consignment, and even outlet stores, are not the place to go when there is *specific* clothing you need. In my experience, thrift/consignment, and even outlet stores, are not the place to go when there is *specific* clothing you need.

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]]> By: El Nerdo http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550822 El Nerdo Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:12:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550822 @KSR- damn, just 4 days? As a "recovering" smoker all I can say is -- breathe! Yeah, when the craving kicks in, take a few deep breaths. That's how I've managed to quit... over & over again (hA!). But seriously, breathing deeply helps a ton to fight cravings. In about 3 weeks it will all be a memory, but whenever you have some monster stress you might be tempted again-- I know I can be. Anyway, watchu gonna do with the liberated cigarette money? That should be an extra encouragement. @KSR- damn, just 4 days? As a “recovering” smoker all I can say is — breathe! Yeah, when the craving kicks in, take a few deep breaths. That’s how I’ve managed to quit… over & over again (hA!).

But seriously, breathing deeply helps a ton to fight cravings. In about 3 weeks it will all be a memory, but whenever you have some monster stress you might be tempted again– I know I can be.

Anyway, watchu gonna do with the liberated cigarette money? That should be an extra encouragement.

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]]> By: Suca http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550692 Suca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 15:11:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550692 It would be interesting to have a column here about the psychology of shopping. I know there's a huge psychological component, and knowing what's pushing your buttons is helpful in making changes to established behavior patterns. Between advertisers' and merchandisers' knowledge of human behavior, unaware shoppers barely stand a chance. Knowledge is power. How about it JD? Can we get a column like that here? It would be interesting to have a column here about the psychology of shopping. I know there’s a huge psychological component, and knowing what’s pushing your buttons is helpful in making changes to established behavior patterns.

Between advertisers’ and merchandisers’ knowledge of human behavior, unaware shoppers barely stand a chance. Knowledge is power.

How about it JD? Can we get a column like that here?

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]]> By: cc http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550632 cc Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:32:20 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550632 such a bummer!! the only silver lining is when you actually find an item you like and want and it's for sale. i freaked out when a pitcher i wanted from crate and barrel went back on the sales floor- i missed it last year, they sold out, i had the glasses set and everything and regretted and complained about it the whole winter. it came back out this spring and BAM it's in my cabinet. oh the joy that pitcher brings for some weird reason. i haven't even used it. maybe i just needed to shop for something, lol. epilogue: crate and barrel's smart ads would like me to know about another set of matching glasses to the pitcher. nice try, guys! lesson: if you're a reformed shopper and you see something you want and it passes your hopelessly long analytics test, get it! :) such a bummer!!

the only silver lining is when you actually find an item you like and want and it’s for sale. i freaked out when a pitcher i wanted from crate and barrel went back on the sales floor- i missed it last year, they sold out, i had the glasses set and everything and regretted and complained about it the whole winter. it came back out this spring and BAM it’s in my cabinet. oh the joy that pitcher brings for some weird reason. i haven’t even used it. maybe i just needed to shop for something, lol.

epilogue: crate and barrel’s smart ads would like me to know about another set of matching glasses to the pitcher. nice try, guys!

lesson: if you’re a reformed shopper and you see something you want and it passes your hopelessly long analytics test, get it! :)

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]]> By: cc http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550622 cc Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:27:00 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550622 if you go the coupons in the mail, i can see how it would work out. as an occasional visitor to the store who doesn't get coupons in the mail, it left a bad taste in my mouth. if you go the coupons in the mail, i can see how it would work out. as an occasional visitor to the store who doesn’t get coupons in the mail, it left a bad taste in my mouth.

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]]> By: El Nerdo http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550592 El Nerdo Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:23:30 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550592 Oh ha ha, we have diametrically opposed tastes in music, so I had to google what you were talking about, but I'm glad you support new analog media. Even though it's a pain because it takes out too much space, and it's heavy to carry, and it doesn't play in the car, and it scratches, and needs cleaning, and it makes little sense, vinyl is delicious. Oh ha ha, we have diametrically opposed tastes in music, so I had to google what you were talking about, but I’m glad you support new analog media. Even though it’s a pain because it takes out too much space, and it’s heavy to carry, and it doesn’t play in the car, and it scratches, and needs cleaning, and it makes little sense, vinyl is delicious.

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]]> By: j http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550492 j Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:41:53 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550492 I will just mention the addiction specialist's mantra... use "HALT"--don't let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. You are much more likely to lose control (of any addiction) under these circumstances. I will just mention the addiction specialist’s mantra…

use “HALT”–don’t let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired.

You are much more likely to lose control (of any addiction) under these circumstances.

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]]> By: amber http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550462 amber Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:16:03 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550462 I do the very same with online shopping. I will put everything in the cart and close it up never getting out my credit card. If I find I am still thinking about that thing a while later (maybe days or weeks or months - it really depends) then I give myself permission to find it at the cheapest price, including looking for coupons and gift cards for it. After I've gone to all that work and if I still want it, OK. Usually, I exhaust myself in the process of comparison shopping. I do the very same with online shopping. I will put everything in the cart and close it up never getting out my credit card. If I find I am still thinking about that thing a while later (maybe days or weeks or months – it really depends) then I give myself permission to find it at the cheapest price, including looking for coupons and gift cards for it. After I’ve gone to all that work and if I still want it, OK. Usually, I exhaust myself in the process of comparison shopping.

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]]> By: amber http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2550452 amber Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:12:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2550452 It was mentioned before but I just want to commend JD for writing this and all the men who have commented as reformed sport shoppers. Both women and men are equally likely to have this bad habit! It was mentioned before but I just want to commend JD for writing this and all the men who have commented as reformed sport shoppers. Both women and men are equally likely to have this bad habit!

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]]> By: Frankie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549862 Frankie Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:25:11 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549862 You basically just described my tendencies and history with this article, so I won't elaborate on my defeciencies. What I would like to share is what motivated me to change. I met the woman I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. I had to take a good hard look at my financial situation and change my habits. It wasn't easy (still isn't) but once I came clean with my girlfriend (now my wife), I've progressively made small changes to invest in our future with her help. Now we have a child and a plan (with the capability) to fund both our future and his education. Although we have increased income the past few years through raises and a semi-lateral career move, the major difference between our once financially challenged situation to moderate comfort (the comfort's in the plan!) has been a change in my shopping and spending. Much like any other type of addict, I feel the tendencies to spend still, but my beautiful family is more than enough motivation to overcome the "need". I believe it would have been impossible for me to change if not for the loving gaze of my wife. I'm afraid that's the way it is for many spending addicts. There has to be sufficient motivation to change. I'm glad I found mine! Thanks again for the great post. You basically just described my tendencies and history with this article, so I won’t elaborate on my defeciencies.

What I would like to share is what motivated me to change. I met the woman I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with. I had to take a good hard look at my financial situation and change my habits. It wasn’t easy (still isn’t) but once I came clean with my girlfriend (now my wife), I’ve progressively made small changes to invest in our future with her help. Now we have a child and a plan (with the capability) to fund both our future and his education. Although we have increased income the past few years through raises and a semi-lateral career move, the major difference between our once financially challenged situation to moderate comfort (the comfort’s in the plan!) has been a change in my shopping and spending. Much like any other type of addict, I feel the tendencies to spend still, but my beautiful family is more than enough motivation to overcome the “need”.

I believe it would have been impossible for me to change if not for the loving gaze of my wife. I’m afraid that’s the way it is for many spending addicts. There has to be sufficient motivation to change. I’m glad I found mine!

Thanks again for the great post.

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]]> By: Ana http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549692 Ana Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:53:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549692 I struggle with shopping for shoppings sake. I find that it helps to avoid arguing with myself when I see an item, if I give myself permission to pick it up now and decide later(this works especially well at Ikea where they give you a basket!) often by the time I get to the checkout the thrill has worn off (much as it does when I actually purchase things and take them home) and I leave them behind without buying. I struggle with shopping for shoppings sake. I find that it helps to avoid arguing with myself when I see an item, if I give myself permission to pick it up now and decide later(this works especially well at Ikea where they give you a basket!) often by the time I get to the checkout the thrill has worn off (much as it does when I actually purchase things and take them home) and I leave them behind without buying.

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]]> By: Jessica, The Debt Princess http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549622 Jessica, The Debt Princess Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:23:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549622 Shopping for the sake of shopping is exactly what got me into trouble in my 20s. I was not equipped to handle the abundance of credit cards that was thrown at me while in college. I was not prepared for how to deal with my finances (or lack thereof as the case were). Shopping was a sport, a hobby, a form of entertainment and therapy all wrapped up into one. It did a number on me, one that I continue working to recover. You hit the nail on the head with this one J.D. Shopping for the sake of shopping is exactly what got me into trouble in my 20s. I was not equipped to handle the abundance of credit cards that was thrown at me while in college. I was not prepared for how to deal with my finances (or lack thereof as the case were). Shopping was a sport, a hobby, a form of entertainment and therapy all wrapped up into one. It did a number on me, one that I continue working to recover.

You hit the nail on the head with this one J.D.

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]]> By: Brendan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549552 Brendan Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:05:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549552 Shopping without a plan, the impulse buy, the endcap, things that keep us in debt! People need to be disciplined and mature! Delay gratification and save the money! Exercise the 30 day rule! Odds are that in 30 days you won't want what you were about to impulse buy. Brendan themoneybeast.blogspot.com Shopping without a plan, the impulse buy, the endcap, things that keep us in debt! People need to be disciplined and mature! Delay gratification and save the money! Exercise the 30 day rule! Odds are that in 30 days you won’t want what you were about to impulse buy.

Brendan
themoneybeast.blogspot.com

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]]> By: Cheryl http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549452 Cheryl Tue, 03 Apr 2012 01:26:29 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549452 My Favorite album of all time!!!! My Favorite album of all time!!!!

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]]> By: J.D. Roth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549362 J.D. Roth Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:28:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549362 Hey, Nerdo. I don't just buy <i>old</i> records. My Adele vinyl is my most-played record (but "19", not "21"). Also, I just received "Drama y Luz" in the mail today from Amazon. "No te rindas" on vinyl? Yes please! Hey, Nerdo. I don’t just buy old records. My Adele vinyl is my most-played record (but “19″, not “21″). Also, I just received “Drama y Luz” in the mail today from Amazon. “No te rindas” on vinyl? Yes please!

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]]> By: Bridget http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549292 Bridget Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:40:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549292 I think MOST consumers shop for the sake of shopping =\ I think that's every advertising and marketing campaign goal when they work for a brand. I'm trying to tame my shopping habits, and for the most part I don't shop for the sake of shopping. I shop when I want/need something, but I feel like that's a blurry line sometimes. Maybe I am just buying something for the sake of buying something... I think MOST consumers shop for the sake of shopping =\ I think that’s every advertising and marketing campaign goal when they work for a brand.

I’m trying to tame my shopping habits, and for the most part I don’t shop for the sake of shopping. I shop when I want/need something, but I feel like that’s a blurry line sometimes. Maybe I am just buying something for the sake of buying something…

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]]> By: Jenn Yarborough http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549272 Jenn Yarborough Mon, 02 Apr 2012 23:16:18 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549272 my biggest problem is Craft/Art supplies stores. two things I do to keep from getting too much? I take my hubby with me, he is the end all to weather I need something or not. and if I'm going alone I am not aloud to "look around" since I know the stores well, especially Hobby Lobby - my personal favorite, I go in directly to the section where I find what I need without looking at anything else on the way, and then I get out - fast. I occasionally reward myself for saving by having a price limit and wandering the store for hours until I've found just what I want. I always find a use for my "finds" and have even made some profit on some things..... it evens out somewhat. my biggest problem is Craft/Art supplies stores.
two things I do to keep from getting too much? I take my hubby with me, he is the end all to weather I need something or not. and if I’m going alone I am not aloud to “look around” since I know the stores well, especially Hobby Lobby – my personal favorite, I go in directly to the section where I find what I need without looking at anything else on the way, and then I get out – fast. I occasionally reward myself for saving by having a price limit and wandering the store for hours until I’ve found just what I want. I always find a use for my “finds” and have even made some profit on some things….. it evens out somewhat.

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]]> By: Kate http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549122 Kate Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:48:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549122 I go to cafes for the sake of going to a cafe. I buy overpriced coffee and a snack. This is bad for both my wallet and my waistline - I perhaps spend £5 2 or 3 times per week. That number does add up (£700/year sounds a bit more exciting). The problem I have is I genuinely enjoy it, I love being by myself with the quiet hum of people, I love reading the paper. I love that I can read a book in a room at the right angle to the sun (my living room always faces east - but I can go a different cafe depending on the time of day). I think what I need to avoid is sizing up for the sake of sizing up - if I had a small coffee and no snack my habit might cost me £2/visit (i.e. £300/year), which gets me the things I like, but less of the things I don't. The habits that are half good and genuine reward and half unnecessary bad long term indulgences are those I find particularly tricky. I go to cafes for the sake of going to a cafe. I buy overpriced coffee and a snack. This is bad for both my wallet and my waistline – I perhaps spend £5 2 or 3 times per week. That number does add up (£700/year sounds a bit more exciting). The problem I have is I genuinely enjoy it, I love being by myself with the quiet hum of people, I love reading the paper. I love that I can read a book in a room at the right angle to the sun (my living room always faces east – but I can go a different cafe depending on the time of day).

I think what I need to avoid is sizing up for the sake of sizing up – if I had a small coffee and no snack my habit might cost me £2/visit (i.e. £300/year), which gets me the things I like, but less of the things I don’t.

The habits that are half good and genuine reward and half unnecessary bad long term indulgences are those I find particularly tricky.

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]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549102 Elizabeth Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:46:25 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549102 With the exception of the grocery store, shopping when I'm hungry has the opposite effect on me. I get indecisive and anxious and tend to leave without buying anything even though I'm usually shopping for something I need. With the exception of the grocery store, shopping when I’m hungry has the opposite effect on me. I get indecisive and anxious and tend to leave without buying anything even though I’m usually shopping for something I need.

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]]> By: Lucille http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549022 Lucille Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:24:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549022 I rarely do anything just for the sake of it..watching TV or reading a book. I live on purpose therefore I shop with purpose....usually to eat. That said, if more people acted like me there'd be high unemployment. Shopping keeps people in jobs! I rarely do anything just for the sake of it..watching TV or reading a book. I live on purpose therefore I shop with purpose….usually to eat. That said, if more people acted like me there’d be high unemployment. Shopping keeps people in jobs!

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]]> By: Jenna, Adaptu Community Manager http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549012 Jenna, Adaptu Community Manager Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:18:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549012 I'm so lucky not to struggle with this issue. However, I do see some friends who suffer from it. I think I ski for the sake of skiing, but I love it. And I'm definitely guilty of worrying for the sake of worrying. Something I'm working on. I’m so lucky not to struggle with this issue. However, I do see some friends who suffer from it. I think I ski for the sake of skiing, but I love it. And I’m definitely guilty of worrying for the sake of worrying. Something I’m working on.

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]]> By: KSR http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2549002 KSR Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:14:22 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2549002 Funny, I was thinking exactly as what you wrote as I was reading all these comments and then I come to your comment--tada! Our minds are like ones. The thing that I take away from JD's thing here is that shopping can be a pretty powerful addiction---everyone has a hole to fill and everyone finds a way to fill it. I can't imagine being addicted to shopping, since I must be allergic--- but I'm on day 4 of no smoking and I made strange associations and direct linkages with JD's "shopping emotions". Funny, I was thinking exactly as what you wrote as I was reading all these comments and then I come to your comment–tada! Our minds are like ones. The thing that I take away from JD’s thing here is that shopping can be a pretty powerful addiction—everyone has a hole to fill and everyone finds a way to fill it. I can’t imagine being addicted to shopping, since I must be allergic— but I’m on day 4 of no smoking and I made strange associations and direct linkages with JD’s “shopping emotions”.

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]]> By: Matt at Healthy N' Wealthy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/04/02/shopping-for-the-sake-of-shopping/comment-page-1/#comment-2548952 Matt at Healthy N' Wealthy Mon, 02 Apr 2012 21:01:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=129052#comment-2548952 That's so interesting, and makes so much sense. I also think that when blood sugar is low, you're generally more desperate. It makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. Low blood sugar means you're running out of food, so you may be more willing to exchange your unusable resources (money) for usable resources (stuff). PS I've come to the conclusion that most health/disease issues boil down to blood sugar and/or the immune system, which are not mutually exclusive. That’s so interesting, and makes so much sense. I also think that when blood sugar is low, you’re generally more desperate. It makes sense from an evolutionary perspective. Low blood sugar means you’re running out of food, so you may be more willing to exchange your unusable resources (money) for usable resources (stuff).

PS I’ve come to the conclusion that most health/disease issues boil down to blood sugar and/or the immune system, which are not mutually exclusive.

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