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Shopping anxiety is in many people’s mind when they’re making plans for the holiday season. For some, shopping anxiety causes feelings of anxiety, depression and anxiety when you have to consider what gift to get someone.
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People with high levels of this type of anxiety may even experience insomnia due to the anxiety caused by the shopping.
The problem with shopping anxiety is that you can’t keep the feelings away.
It may be easy to dismiss this kind of anxiety, but you may not realize the negative effect it has on your self-esteem. It may make it harder for you to trust yourself in other situations.
How can you deal with shopping anxiety? Here are some tips:
1. Take a break from shop. If you need a break from shopping to regroup and reconnect with yourself, do it. Research shows that taking a mental break increases energy, reduces anxiety and helps you feel good.
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2. Take a holistic approach to holiday shopping. This allows you to take care of yourself so you don’t have to worry about taking care of someone else. Using meditation, breathing exercises, yoga and the like can make you feel better and can help you stay calm when you feel overwhelmed.
3. Try to avoid malls. Avoid malls if you can. You can find gifts for the loved ones you love in the comfort of your own home.
4. Plan ahead. Develop a plan for every occasion and know what you’re going to do before you need to do it. Having this plan can make all the difference when it comes to preventing shopping anxiety.
5. Give yourself a break. Sometimes, the hardest way to feel better is to let go of what you can’t control. Start thinking about that gift you know you want or you know you can buy. Make the decision to focus on it instead of your shopping anxiety. This can be easier than you might think.
While it’s important to do whatever you can to relieve the anxiety that comes with buying gifts for others, you also need to give yourself some breathing room. Set aside a certain amount of time to do the activity you love but use it for yourself instead of buying gifts for others.
There are many resources available to help you manage your shopping stress. Many tips, like meditation, can help you keep your body in the zone where you need to be so you can focus on the task at hand. Shop with confidence this holiday season.
This article was provided by our partners at moneytips.com.
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