I am terribly guilty of impulse shopping! If I'm out shopping and have the cash to spend (or enough money left on my credit card), I will buy something. Especially if I have somewhere to go for the night. The result: I have several things in my closet that I've only worn once. This includes two $300 dresses (I know, I shouldn't have!) and several other fancy (but reasonably priced) dresses all from special dates or from evenings out at fancy nightclubs. And to be completely open with you, dear readers, it was all because I wanted to be the "belle of the ball".
It all stemmed from my own insecurities, and now as a mature young adult, I now realize the minuteness of it all. But those impulse buys made me feel good about myself, and that's where impulse buying gets us into trouble. It's all about the immediate pleasure we receive.
Impulse buying doesn't have to consist of buying just clothing either. Take a look at what I previously posted on the 13 Common Impulse Buys.
Later this week, I will offer you more information about this wallet drenching habit. We'll start with something simple--let's discover the reason why you buy on impulse.
What triggers your impulse buying?
Usually when I have a bad day, i'm stressed, have a lot lot on my mind and etc. It helps get my mind off everything because I'm so concentrated on shopping. When I work (at Old Navy) the prices and deals usually get me!
<3JM