How to STOP Shopping and Emotional Spending

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After opening up about my intention to pursue a no buy year, I got asked about what function compulsive shopping was serving me. I also wanted to talk about how to stop shopping and emotional spending.
Show More After opening up about my intention to pursue a no buy year, I got asked about what function compulsive shopping was serving me. I also wanted to talk about how to stop shopping and emotional spending.

If you think you can just "shop less" or keep shopping on a budget, I don't think you will get very far in dealing with feelings and insecurities. I compare shopping addiction to substance abuse. When you shop, you are essentially treating insecurities with a dopamine fix.

I had to commit to not shopping and find other ways to occupy my time and avoid triggers. YouTube was a big trigger, so I needed to watch and create content with the makeup I already owned. This is why I started a project pan in 2019 and decluttering in 2018. They became my coping mechanism.

On Tuesday, January 21st, I'm posting my no buy rules.

Check out these videos too! 💰💸
PROJECT PAN playlist ➔ http://bit.ly/PROJECTPAN-2020
My Debt Free Journey Playlist ➔ http://bit.ly/DEBTFREE-2020
NO BUY 2020, Debt & Beauty Blogging Storytime ➔ https://youtu.be/GgT4uJhkId0

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