Guilt Free Shopping

Written by Norma on 06 July 2010

The only form of guilt free shopping there is, is the shopping that comes AFTER you have budgetted, saved, invested and reaped the fruits of your investment.

All other form of shopping BEFORE you have taken care of yourself financially is ridden with all forms of guilt, ranging from mild to mentally destablising.

Lies we tell ourselves:

It’s okay. This is only another $10. It does not cost that much. I can afford it.
Pamela just got one. I must get one too. If SHE can afford it on HER salary, I can more than afford it on mine. Huh!
I must wear this pair of earrings for him to notice me tonight. Nothing else will do. Just this once!
I have worked so hard. I deserve this break.
It’s an investment. This wonderful designer bag which cost $2,000 is an investment. I won’t buy a bag for a long long time.

The lies continue. We hear them in our heads each time we see something we covet. Yes, the word is covet. I have been there. Heart pounding, fingers almost clenched. Eyes glazed. I MUST HAVE THAT OR I WILL DIE. I MUST BUY WHATEVER THE CONSEQUENCE. Don’t matter if I starve the rest of the week. I MUST buy this piece of bling right now. Right right NOW!

So admit it. You have been there too.

So, STOP.

WHY ARE YOU TORTURING YOUR SELF AND MAKING LIFE DIFFICULT FOR YOURSELF IN THE LONG RUN!

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