Personal Budget Training: A Different Kind of Shopping Blues

Thursday, February 14, 2008

A Different Kind of Shopping Blues

Feeling blue, how about go shopping to cheer up yourself? It has always worked for Britney Spears and her sister Jamie Lynn. Or you can read on to see why this is not a good idea.

Retail therapy is shopping with the primary purpose of improving the person's mood. Often seen in people during periods of depression, it is normally a short-lived habit. Items purchased during periods of retail therapy are sometimes referred to as comfort buys.

In a recent study, it was found that feeling sad leads to self-centered thinking and this, in turn, can lead to a greater likelihood of dropping extra cash on something to make you feel better.

Labels: Britney Spears, Jamie Lynn Spears, money saving tip, retail therapy