Break the cycles of compulsive shopping, one-click purchasing, and endless scrolling for the best deal. To Buy or Not to Buy gives you proven tools to understand your triggers and build healthier habits so you can finally take control of your spending and your life Are you a compulsive shopper?

  • Do you make impulse purchases online or on your phone?
  • Does social media trigger your shopping?
  • Do you shop to feel better, even if you can't afford it?
  • Do your binges leave you feeling anxious or guilty?
  • Are your habits affecting your relationships or family?
If you've tried to stop shopping but can't seem to break the cycle, you are not alone. Millions struggle with buying habits that lead to debt, damaged relationships, and shame. If this sounds like you-or someone you care about-the help you need is here. In this newly revised edition of To Buy or Not to Buy, psychologist April Lane Benson and financial expert Carrie Rattle offer a practical, evidence-based program to help you break free from compulsive and impulsive shopping, updated for the digital age. Using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, the latest research on addiction and habit change, mindfulness practices, and money psychology, this guide helps you uncover how childhood experiences shape your habits, identify your unique shopping patterns, and build resilience against the constant pressure of consumer culture and social media. With strategies for building healthier habits and guidance for getting back on track if you slip, this book is your companion for lasting change. Follow the program, and you'll spend less, feel more in control, and experience greater satisfaction, stability, and alignment with what truly matters to you.



Autorentext

APRIL LANE BENSON, PhD, was a nationally recognized psychologist specializing in compulsive buying disorder, with over 40 years in private practice in New York City. A Barnard College graduate, she held advanced degrees from Columbia and Yeshiva Universities and post-graduate certificates in psychotherapy, eating disorders, and spirituality. Dr. Benson co-founded New York's oldest outpatient eating disorders clinic.

CARRIE RATTLE, MBA, AFC®, CDFA®, is a 30-year financial industry veteran who has observed money psychology and behaviors in six countries. She earned an MBA from York University, Toronto, and has credentials as a Accredited Financial Counselor® and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® in the United States. She received training from money psychology expert and acclaimed author Olivia Mellan and conducted clinical research on compulsive shopping with Dr. April Benson.

Titel
To Buy or Not to Buy
Untertitel
Why We Overshop and How to Stop
EAN
9780834846951
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Veröffentlichung
29.12.2026
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Anzahl Seiten
288