10 Reasons You Buy Useless Stuff And Lose Your Common Sense

How often do you buy things you don’t need? Have you ever gone shopping for a new pair of boots and came back with a coat, 2 pillows, and a toy flamingo? I know, it happens to all of us, minus, maybe, the flamingo part. And it’s more than the money we have available. There are a few psychological reasons why we do it.

Do you know, for example, what the Diderot effect is? It’s the term for when you buy something new that makes your other possessions look worn-out by comparison — so you end up replacing them too. This is a never-ending process because every new thing you buy will make your other possessions look old, and when you replace them, they will make that new thing old. Do you wanna know more? Then watch our new video!

TIMESTAMPS:
The Diderot Effect 0:54
The Snob Effect 2:28
The Bandwagon Effect 3:26
Items for the future 4:27
Impulse buying 5:08
Subliminal retail tricks 5:54
Sales and promotions 7:01
Cheap goods 7:38
Persuasive shop assistants 8:16
Your fears 9:21

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SUMMARY:
– If you feel personally affected by the Diderot effect, here’s a solution: Before you make a purchase, try to understand whether you’re connecting any hopes and expectations to it.
– When you buy things that others don’t possess in order to stand out, this type of behavior is called the snob effect. Many people like to be the center of attention, and a new item of clothing is one of the best ways to get into the limelight.
– The Bandwagon Effect is the exact opposite of the snob effect. It happens when someone buys an item because it’s fashionable and everyone else has it. Even if that, let’s say, leopard print dress looks ugly on you, you still buy it to be on trend.
– Remember that buying another item of clothing won’t make you slimmer, smarter, or more attractive. You need to work on yourself to achieve this. No expensive or fashionable items will bring you closer to the happy future you anticipate so much.
– Impulse buying is a result of a lack of positive emotions. Try to find something that will help you fight your bad mood, weariness, and stress.
– Pleasant music, warm colors, and homey smells. All of these affect you when you enter a store, though you may not even realize it.
– Stores offer us 3 items for the price of 2 or a 50% discount that’s only valid today. It seems to be quite beneficial, so you end up buying things you don’t need.
– To save some money, you might buy cheaper versions of what you really need. But this benefit can be illusory. Good jeans can serve you for many years; cheap ones will wear and tear quite soon, and you’ll have to buy a new pair yet again.
– To prevent those retail gurus from influencing your choice, always keep in mind what you intend to buy. Search online for information about the item you’re looking for in advance, and then you’ll need to ask fewer questions.
– People often worry for a reason or without one. That’s just how our minds work. When you pass an item you didn’t plan on buying, you may think that the next time you won’t have enough money for it.