For some people, shopping can be a major stress reliever, and spending money can boost a person s mood significantly.
Money is a source of power, and the ability to spend it makes a person feel empowered.
Impulse buying is fueled by the uncontrollable urge to spend money, most often on unnecessary items. It can develop into a compulsive behavior where the act of spending money becomes the reward for the spender regardless of whether they can afford the purchases. The material items bought on impulse are more a product of the desire to spend, and usually are not as important to the spender. Impulse buying can become a serious addiction, and can land a person in financial trouble. Recognizing tendencies to buy on impulse can help a person control the urges before they become serious, and help them become more aware of the need to think before they buy.