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There was an article on resisting impulse sale buys in the New York Daily News last week that gave this tip of certain helpfulness in particular,

Take a break. Manhattan psychologist April Lane Benson, who operates stoppingovershopping.com, pointed out that you often just need to put a little distance between yourself and the cash register to figure out if this is a transaction you really want to complete or if you’re simply succumbing to the moment.

So, put the item on hold and walk away for a few minutes. If you’re shopping online, walk away from your computer. Even a half hour can give you the perspective you need.

I will definitely use that tip before any big or impulse purchase. I could have taken the advice a few days ago before buying this bag, but I think I’d still get it. (Although I didn’t want to stay up any later at night, and the sale was ending by the morning!)

*Via* Some Like it Haute

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