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We know all the moves to the happy-shopping dance. They're not the same for everyone, but the essential choreography is the uncontrollable shake, twist, and jump that lets everyone know that we just scored something good. But, while we're big fans of the HSD around R29, it's just as important to recognize when a bit of “retail therapy” isn't feel-good or dance-inducing, but rather a lame attempt to face down boredom, anxiety, or the blues.
Emotional shopping may not always be our downfall — sometimes we're truly looking for a specific find — but understanding our actions can help us nip this bad behavior in the bud before it becomes habit.
In an effort to understand the cause of our retail compulsions, and tackle the best reasons to back away from the cash register, we turned to a few informed experts. With their help, we can change our reactions to the first signs of impulsive shopping, so we're not left with an empty bank account or a too-full closet. Ahead, learn when to say no, and how put the power back into your glee-filled, post-sale shimmy. Now that’s therapeutic.
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