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!