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

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By April Benson Sent: Friday June 19, 2009

	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.	Dr. April Lane Benson, DailyWorth's newest contributor and a shrink!
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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