Wednesday, 17 February 2021

‘I thought buying things would make me feel better. It didn’t’: The rise of emotional spending

Emotional Spending 

 

Click the link above to read the full article:

 

 


 Photo by Dylan Gillis on Unsplash

Many of us are living for the buzz of the doorbell – spending billions we can’t afford on stuff we don’t need. Here is how to recognise the problem and regain control

Sirin Kale

Last modified on Wed 10 Feb 2021 17.15 GMT


In the past fortnight, I have bought the following items online: a hideous cat tree that takes up most of my living room, a lavender pillow spray, two scarves, a pair of gloves, two candles, a sheet mask, a pair of fleece-lined jogging bottoms (so comfy!), a card-holder and an under-eye brightening cream. None of these purchases were essential. Many I haven’t even taken out of the packaging, leaving them in a pile by the front door.


  •  

     

    No comments: