I created today’s post more because I didn’t have a cure to shopoholism…. Shopoholism is the affliction to purchase “stuff”. If I were Webster’s I’d add, “…to purchase stuff that may not be needed, truly desired, or of value” Is there a cure?
My answer takes me back to my roots in psychology and understanding the differences between beliefs and behaviors, and how you change them. Here’s are the two main pivotal points: it’s fundamentally easier to change an individuals behaviors, and once you change an individuals behaviors, there are automatic shifts in their beliefs. So, why do I even bother with this kind of jibber jabber?? Because I believe shopoholism is an acquired belief that the stuff being purchased fills some void, and by figuring out that ‘something’ you may be able to change the a person’s behavior…thus, curing shopoholism!!
So, what is shopoholism? Does it exist? How do you contract this affliction? Can it be cured? If so, how? Is it a nature vs nurture kinda thing?
Please, please, please….share your thoughts. I’ll be responsible to cull our collective genius and share the sum of our findings!
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Maybe it’s that we use the clothing to cover the things we feel inside or battle of need vs want to make us feel more valid with the brand that we wear ……hmmm??
I think I took a stab against shopoholism…I was excited to find a vintage Hermes scarf at a flea market on Sunday but opted not to buy it because I didn’t love-love the print. However, I had just bought an Eric Bompard sweater so I’m not claiming anti-consumerist virtue.
Kryss- I’m jealous on both counts!! I likley would have snatched the vintage Hermes because the designs go out of commission and will be worth something. And the french cashmere extraordinaire Eric B is a REAL win….they’re hard to happen upon in the States. You may not be able to claim anti-consumerism but “selective resstraint” is almost as good!!