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Stop Overshopping: 3 Proven Strategies {+ New York Event}

By April Lane Benson, Ph.D. Friday June 19, 2009
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Daily Worth If you're overshopping, there are strategies that will help you stop, says Dr. April Lane Benson, author of To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop.

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Dr. April Lane Benson,
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  • Identify your triggering emotions: One of the most common reasons to overshop is to improve your mood. How do feel when you have an impulse?
  • Identify the needs connected to those feelings: If you're lonely, you probably need loving contact. If you're bored, you want stimulation and activity.
  • Try shopping alternatives: Think of an activity, instead of shopping, that will meet your need. Call a friend, take the dog for a walk or go the gym. It will help you take control of your life and your habit.
To receive the complete report and worksheets about these 3 Proven Strategies, visit www.stoppingovershopping.com and sign up on the home page.

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