How to STOP SHOPPING ADDICTION (the science behind our shopping habits)

Lets talk about an uncomfortable topic today which is our spending habits and the true science behind it. Having a healthy spending habit allows our bank balance to stay healthy and allows us to keep our stress levels down knowing we have enough buffer for when times are tough.

Hi, my name is Seetal, I'm a former medical doctor that quit my job to pursue my passion for making YouTube videos. I share videos on productivity, minimalism, and lifestyle. Do subscribe to my channel (it's completely free of charge) and hit the bell notification next to the subscribe button so you don't miss another video by me. I post a video twice a week, every Monday and Thursday.

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My other videos that you may enjoy:

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chapters:

0:00 start
0:51 Mindless Shopping
3:47 Why do you need to shop?
4:15 What is shopping-by-proxy?
5:30 Set a budget
6:26 The value of your items
7:36 FOMO

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[SeetalMD]

Have you ever thought about your shopping habits? do you have an addiction that you are willing to face? there's no shame in realizing our truth. It only makes us better.

[samuelCWM]

I don't want to point fingers but I think social media as played a large role in developing unhealthy shopping habit, from targetted ads to seeing others post their outfit of the day.

[AngelaRodriguez-enoq]

I feelike society doesnt take shopping addiction seriously. I have a very bad spending problem and it truly ruins my life I really want to get better because I rely so much on material objects to make me happy. This video really helped me thank you I'm hoping I can get better and start saving!

[stunningbeaute]

I have a shopping addiction. Luxury items to be specific. Last week I got laid off and my addiction has since been cured. No more shopping. I even started selling some items and returning those I just received. It’s time for me to stop the hemorrhaging and save as much as I possibly can.

[FineNaturalHairROCKS]

I love shopping and it's a real problem that I want to fix. Thank you for posting about this!

[carolinebateman]

What you said resonates with me. Trying to fill an internal whole with purchases. Thankfully as I have matured this has improved massively. I recognised time to contemplate and think deeper is important but now I see it can help avoid unnecessary expenditure. Thanks

[jtema]

I can relate to this so bad!! Even if i don't find anything to buy for myself, I buy for my family, cousins even friends. It's like I always try to find any kind of excuse just to shop.

[janakatharina]

I started to realise the extend of my compulsive shopping problem today.. and I am going to talk to my therapist about it. Until now I was much too ashamed of myself. But after seeing your video I have the courage suddenly.. maybe because you‘re talking so open and honest about it.. i don’t know. Thank you anyway!!!

[tateshevchenko]

I meditate for 24 years every day;) but I quit shopping only several years ago.

[ksen]

I needed this video so much. Thank you!

[heatherjohnson]

I absolutely relate to so many of the things that you speak of in this video. You are so right. Thank you so much

[michellesun-forbesunder]

Such great insights there on ddigging deeper beyond our shopping habits and urges! I believe that we need to be aligned inside out and these bad habits will go away. Awesome content Seetal! New sub here :)

[nicolaysia]

Thank u Seetal for this video and your insight regarding this topic. I found the info to be extremely helpful. Many blessings to u🤗

[kcx]

I feel bad for my husband. He tries to understand me but I just can’t control my shopping addiction and it’s affecting our relationship and our future (finances). There is an impulse. The addiction is making me depress and think of just ending my lif3. I’m overwhelmed.

[suchitrashrivastav]

Quite a thoughtful. I spend on art supplies to explore and learn on daily basis .but yes sometimes I spend quite a lot but then I use those art supplies to make more art work .

[samanthabrigida]

Thank you this is so helpful I have an Amazon addiction I buy something and when it comes buy something else I like coffee and will buy everything for it

[vwjqtoe]

Thanks for editing this so well to value your viewer’s time and present information clearly ❤️

[jazz]

I got sick this last semester of college. This sem is also really hard for me because I'm stuck at home because of covid for 2 years already, and I have to do my thesis and practicum at the same time. It just got all really heavy that I developed a habit of online shopping. I already bought 11 bags in just a month probably, and I don't want this to continue anymore. I let my mom keep half the money im getting from my scholarship, but the other half I already depleted. :( it makes me so sad. The troublesome part is, i dont even have a job. As ive said, the money im getting is from my scholarship. Now that im graduating, im scared that ill take this bad habit with me when i start working. I want to be better, but i dont know of any way to boost my happy hormones. I may have other issues. A doctor told me to visit a psych because i may have mental problems. Im not going because i dont wanna spend money on it. It's so ironic that i spend too much on material things, but not on my wellness. :(

[AmyKaur]

This is 100% what I need to listen and understand and practice!! I shopping, in every terms. Grocery, clothes etc etc!! 🤩😅🤩😅

[onlinehappinesscoach]

Can you please share resources with me? I’m in crushing debt due to my shopping addiction. I don’t even love the things I bought as I quickly lose interest in them. It’s a hunger that is never satisfied. I have a strong meditation practice but forget to buy mindfully. I get such an endorphin rush from shopping. I seriously need help. I’m ready and willing to embrace mindful minimalism.