Okay my major problem when I go shopping is that I buy things on an impulse and then when I get home I regret making the purchase. The thing is though everything that I tend to buy on impulse I can afford. These conditions really started to take effect when I begin making my own money and spending it. Is this suppose to be a natural feeling that people get when they shop? For example the other day I bought this nice watch from a department store. I looked at once and quickly bought it with out any question and it was on sale. When I got home though I had a major case of buyer's remorse and returned the watch that day. Is there anyway to cure this condition?
2007-01-03 14:50:31 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Should you decide to buy a small posh condominium apartment, for example, you wouldn't have the space nor spare money left for unnecessary expenditures. So the best way to curb impulsiveness is to set financial goals and to get into habit of asking yourself--is this purchase absolutely necessary--if yes--go ahead, buy, and enjoy; if the purchase is not essential, remind yourself--I can afford to buy it and I may enjoy it, but I have more important financial commitments for now. . .Good Luck.
2007-01-03 15:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get rid of the impulsiveness, the buyer's remorse will go with it.
Set limits:
For example - items you like that cost between $0 - $25 Can't purchase until next day
$26-$100 Must come back next week to buy
$100-$500 Wait 15 days prior to purchase
$500-..... well you get the picture.
2007-01-03 15:34:45 · answer #2 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't take a lot of money with you when you go shopping, and leave your checkbook/credit cards at home. If you REALLY want something, you will take the time to go home, get the checkbook or sufficient cash from an ATM, and buy the item.
2007-01-03 14:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a guy named Dr. Randy Frost, and he is at Smith College, I think, and he's written some books. Now, his main subject is Hoarding, but he also talks a lot about how to help people who are compulsive buyers, so you should check out what he says.
2007-01-03 19:09:17 · answer #4 · answered by Katherine W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋