Retail Therapy

Do inanimate objects make us happy....of course they do. Pick up something from your childhood and the happy care-free feelings rush into you.

A study indicated that 33% of shoppers actually experienced a high when they purchased. On the other hand there is a psychological disorder for retail therapy called oniomania - that is, compulsive shopping disorder. Retail therapy need not be a terrible or embarrassing term, as long as you are aware that this will not cure a depressed mood or change your life in any way.

All this to say, spend some money on yourself HOWEVER fit it into your budget to ensure there is not buyer's remorse the next day, or you are in the doghouse with a partner or the creditors are knocking on your door.

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