According to a University of Michigan study published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology, shopping—picking something out and then buying it—was found to be 40 times (that's 4,000 percent) more effective at countering sadness than just browsing.'
Another set of Studies have shown that shopping actually causes your brain to release more Serotonin, which is a chemical that makes you feel good! So there you go. The next time you are having a bad day, maybe you can seek a mood boost with a little shopping.
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Retail therapy has long been a tool for the stressed-out, brokenhearted or just plain bored; some figures, including a 2012 survey by online retailer eBates put the number of Americans who go shopping to feel better at more than half.
In
many ways, retail therapy works: A great dress or a sharp, well-fitting
suit can soothe the soul, provide a confidence boost that helps you
land a job, or inspire creativity in a way that's more than just
imagined. According to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Psychology and Marketing, retail therapy can positively affect your mood.
The
study noted that 28% of shoppers had purchased something to celebrate
an occasion or personal victory and 62% to cheer themselves up. Indeed,
studies show, money can buy happiness. BEST ONLINE SHOP



