Buyer’s Remorse: You shouldn’t feel bad for satisfying your craving

Dear friend, you need to get rid of your buyer’s remorse. There is absolutely nothing wrong with what you acquired last weekend; you desired it, and you went for it. You have done what is best for you, and I simply hope you enjoyed.

This article is coming after I spent the entirety of my last month’s salary on shopping. I am the type of person who enjoys having fun; I enjoy spending time at the bar, eating barbeque and chicken while stepping it down with a cold bottle of wine, friends, and life should be lived.

Afterwards, I took a trip down to the shopping mall where I spent a huge amount of cash to style and profile. I have a flair for looking good, and spending time to pick up some gorgeous clothes is one of those things that I do with ease.

Buyer’s Remorse: You shouldn’t feel bad for satisfying your craving

At least, once a month, I go shopping. I try to switch up my wardrobe every now and then; hence, the objective for me is never to be caught ‘unfresh’. After all, looking good is great business, therefore, I spend the entirety of my funds on acquiring the latest fashion.

Moments after acquiring the beautiful outfits, the firm and fresh baseball hats, the vans-off-the-wall pair of shoes, and a brand-new wristwatch, I am back to my room battling with my buyer’s remorse.

Uhm, did I really need all of this?

What does buyer’s remorse even mean? Let us check it out.

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According to Wikipedia, buyer’s remorse is the feeling of regret, guilt, or anxiety after making a purchase, especially a big or impulsive one.

So, here is how it happens:

1.      You spend more than you intended.

2.      You feel unsure about the quality or necessity of what you bought.

3.      You realize the decision was rushed or emotionally driven.

4.      You find a better deal afterward.

 

This feeling can be especially strong after buying things like cars, expensive gadgets, or luxury items, where the cost is high and expectations are too.

 

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At its core, buyer’s remorse is a clash between desire and logic.

 

So, What Is The Way Forward?

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with what you bought. Once you have acquired it, be comfortable with what you have. I would advise that you shouldn’t overthink it, you have done what you have to, and the choice is yours after all, so be an adult and accept it.

Also, I would state that the primary reason people often suffer from buyer’s remorse is due to a lack of cash. That is, sometimes, the buyer has to make a decision between buying an outfit or paying for a course on Cybersecurity or product management- more or less, short-term happiness vs long-term achievement. The choice is yours.

In conclusion, the only reasonable way to overcome buyer’s remorse is by acquiring what is within your budget, and also, you should endeavor to increase your earning capacity so that you can acquire some of the materials that your heart genuinely desires.

In the meantime, enjoy what you have and do the little things that make you happy.