In this episode, I take you on a journey of what it’s like
to go on an emotional shopping trip that many women
have taken in order for them to feel better from
any pain that they feel.

I share 5 Things That You or Anyone Can Do Right Away 
That Will Help.

I invite you to listen to this episode and see if you’ve ever
been on this same emotional shopping trip that I share.

Men and Women do it. 

Emotional shopping… that sounds a little crazy doesn’t it?

Emotional shopping is a force to be reckoned with!  It has its grip and
boy it doesn’t want to let go especially when you’re feeling emotionally
overloaded, just plain mad and/or sometimes you just can’t figure out how
to deal with something that is happening in your world.
So . . . what do you do?  You go shopping!
Getting out of this emotional overload as soon as possible is the only thing
that you can think about.  Just the word “shopping” has an amazing
feeling of “aahhhhhhh … I feel better already”.  But the real relief doesn’t
come until you actually have made a purchase of something, anything
at this point, paid for the item(or 2), got the packaged item/s in your
hand then exit the store with a smile.
It’s an amazing feeling to have accomplished your emotional shopping
quest.  Euphoria has now taken over and nothing can hurt you now.
You feel great for the next few days…
Then…
That feeling of Euphoria seems to have disappeared and you can’t
understand what happened and why.

Now what do you do?  Emotional shopping has never ever had
any long lasting emotional satisfaction that you would want it too.
Sad to say, since shopping can be fun when you have the extra
money to spend.

If emotional shopping is not helping you solve your problem,
then it’s time to figure out what you can do to help with solving
whatever you are struggling with.

Here are 5 things to start doing right away that will help you:

• The first step would be to recognize that you’re
  emotional shopping.

• Write down on a piece of paper or journal/notebook
  what feelings and emotions that you are experiencing
  at that time (just before going shopping).

• Think about possible things that you can do instead
  of going shopping (write it down).

• Ask for help and support.  Getting help and support
  is critical for success.  You could ask a trusted friend
  or family member.

• Remember that sometimes it may take a little time to
  overcome your emotional shopping, so be gentle on
  yourself if you have a hard time.

Emotional shopping doesn’t have to take over your life.  There’s
more to enjoy in life as you are on your journey here on earth.

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Mahalo for listening

Contact me:  aloha@janinjohnston.com

Aloha, Janin 

Music by: Dennis Pavao
Song: Ipo Lei Manu
Album: Wale No
Produced by: Pilialoha Productions
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