The practice of retail therapy is not new. It is something that has existed for times immemorial. BUT it sure is most frequently looked forward to in today’s era. Human lives have become rather more stressful and in order to cope up with the fast paced world one certainly feels extremely worked up. So what actually is retail therapy??? It’s “the practice of shopping in order to make oneself feel more cheerful.”
According to recent survey conducted by TNS Global, more than half of Americans indulge in shopping for uplifting one’s mood.
- It gives one a break from the monotonous daily routine.
- Uplifts mood and bring cheers.
- It helps in building strong social connections. Human connection is also referred to as ‘antidote to emotional distress.’ Thus freeing one from mental anxiety and distress.
- Boosts creativity and aesthetic sense.
- Helps one shop better and dress smarter, which is yet another way of boosting ones confidence level.
- Visualizing oneself in new dress or pair of shoes boosts performance and reduces anxiety.
So be it shopping for an occasion from a mall or simply window shopping or even online shopping, retail therapy does work and work wonders at that. It can really be mental refresher, boosting mood and elevating spirits.