Getting to the Heart of Impulse Shopping

Getting to the Heart of Impulse Shopping
Just as stress and worry can drive emotional eating, there are certain feelings, emotions, and desires can drive our spending—to the detriment of our finances.JLco Julia Amaral/Shutterstock
Leo Babauta
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It’s a simple fact: the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the amount of impulse shopping most people have been doing. There are a lot of stats proving it, but you can simply take a look at your own life and the lives of people you know to see if it’s true for you.

Why have we been more compelled to shop for clothes, gadgets, workout equipment, hobby toys, and more?

Leo Babauta
Leo Babauta
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Leo Babauta is the author of six books and the writer of Zen Habits, a blog with over 2 million subscribers. Visit ZenHabits.net
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