https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:11:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much/page/2#post-1147505 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 15:56:34 +0000 AviaMariah 1147505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A couple years ago I finally started making a week vacation every year a priority. &nbsp;It's amazing what a difference it makes to get away for a period of time. &nbsp;I hope you can manage it this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much/page/2#post-1147429 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:47:11 +0000 Lisa 1147429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great observation.&nbsp; One of my biggest culprits to overshopping is giving myself a "treat" because of a hard day at work.&nbsp; It's something I've had to work on and still catch myself thinking on the way home, "oh I want to stop for just one thing since I worked so hard today."&nbsp; It's a really bad habit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much/page/2#post-1147411 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:29:59 +0000 Janet 1147411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, you deserve a real, long vacation. Shopping or not, it is necessary to have time to relax and recharge. Your job is stressful enough without the additional stress of never getting a break. I hope you can arrange for some quality vacation time this year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much/page/2#post-1147408 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 14:25:48 +0000 Eliza 1147408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's an important observation- &nbsp;how easy it is for too much time going by without a break. &nbsp;Then we choose other ways to re-charge our batteries, but for me, ultimately, it is the change in routine and enjoying a fresh environment that is most restorative. &nbsp;Here's to experiences. </p> <p>Sometimes, even without time away, we try to&nbsp;build in some cool local things that help during the non-away leisure&nbsp;times. &nbsp;I am pretty&nbsp;good at optimizing time on the ground during vacation, but have to work harder to take full advantage of what is in my backyard.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147355 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:11:51 +0000 Glory 1147355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this is a good goal for 2014! The wine tasting sounds wonderful - I have been there and it is a nice spot to visit. Plan and take some trips and vacations - you deserve it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147354 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:11:40 +0000 bella 1147354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am sorry to hear that. Vacation is necessary for your spiritual and physical well-being. I hope you can do a longer one in 2014.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147346 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 13:04:07 +0000 Windchime 1147346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's such inadequate time off, given how much you work. Any possibility of arranging a trip this year? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147330 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:47:19 +0000 April 1147330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, when you say "needs to change" -- is the "this" in that sentence the overwork&nbsp;or the amount of shopping? &nbsp;Or is it just trying to bring these two&nbsp;things into more balance? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147277 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 08:33:39 +0000 rute 1147277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe that is my problem too! 2013 was a tough year, no vacations, my boy's ilness, the hubby working abroad.<br />I want to change that in 2014 because I still make many shopping mistakes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147267 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:24:07 +0000 Neel 1147267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh dear ...... I hope you get some&nbsp;solid down time soon. &nbsp;I think I know how much that helps! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147266 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 07:18:36 +0000 Jacky 1147266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow, that sounds really rough! I hope you're able to take a vacation this year - it's always important to relax and unwind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147239 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:50:26 +0000 Scarlet 1147239@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes perfect sense, Anna. I hope you can get some time off to chill very soon! It sounds like there was a big staffing problem last year. I hope it is getting better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147225 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:35:40 +0000 CocoLion 1147225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jody said "length matters."&nbsp;</p> <p>I don't know, some people prefer wid… err… I will refrain from completing that off-color joke but I just couldn't help myself.</p> <p>It's hard when you have to use up all of your vacation on sick days! &nbsp;That happened to me at my last corporate job. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147218 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:14:15 +0000 Adelfa 1147218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In April I took three weeks off and went to Costa Rica. I hadn't had three weeks off since, maybe, I was 16? It was an incredible experience and I saw why Europeans (are said to) take such long vacations. My normal mode is a long weekend here or there. But length matters! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147214 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 05:10:30 +0000 SandyG 1147214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anticipation is everything :)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147185 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 04:43:29 +0000 Missey 1147185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's that rich fantasy life again!&nbsp; Time to make it real life.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147123 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:42:23 +0000 Jaime 1147123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, you need vacation time. Your work will begin to suffer also if you don't have some time off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147119 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:37:11 +0000 Gigi 1147119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad you found this out, Anna. Please do take time out for yourself. I was always a big one for trying not to use the vacation time so I could get it paid out. But I can see now that that wasn't a good choice. We need time off, period. I hope you can give yourself a nice vacation (or two) this year! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147114 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:32:33 +0000 Sveta 1147114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's too bad. I find that I cannot function properly without proper vacation time.<br />Please take a better care of yourself, Anna, and treat yourself to a nice relaxing vacation soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147099 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 03:17:09 +0000 Ginkgo 1147099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about still planning for a trip to Australia? That's lousy that you had to use vacation time while you were sick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147084 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:38:13 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1147084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope you can get a nice vacation somewhere beautiful this year. I always like to shop while I'm on vacation--it's nice to have souvenirs, and I do enjoy a good fashion souvenir! So perhaps you can have your cake and eat it, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147083 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:35:09 +0000 MRL 1147083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need to take more time off. Whether you go somewhere fun or just stay at home and relax, it's good to get a break! Have fun at the wine tasting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147081 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:33:05 +0000 Anonymous 1147081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anna, you deserve a real getaway vacation after all your hard work. Maybe a cruise where you don't have to do much planning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147058 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 02:13:29 +0000 abc 1147058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way Mo stated it. I hope you get a chunk of time off soon. I know I always like to have a trip planned even if it is a few months out. It might help curb the shopping just having it on the calendar. Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147022 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:43:14 +0000 Mo 1147022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was musing just this afternoon about having more things or having more experiences. &nbsp;<br />Certainly experiences enrich one's life more. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147015 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:31:50 +0000 rae 1147015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, very much hoping you can get the time you need. You deserve it - and more than that, you need it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147014 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:30:49 +0000 viva 1147014@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can completely empathize with shopping standing in for time off. Find a way to get the time off -- especially now that you have such a fabulous wardrobe to play in!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147013 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:28:25 +0000 minimalist 1147013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>From your subject heading, I thought it was going to be something about, um, "dating" needs going unmet.</p> <p>But this is worse! I fervently hope you can accrue comp time, and that your March get-away will be a solid start to the restorative time you need. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147010 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:23:39 +0000 bj1111 1147010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hoping it's an option to accrue comp time instead of OT pay. &nbsp;sometimes, if a place is short staffed, it's cheaper to pay OT than have someone away. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/i-think-ive-figured-out-why-im-still-shopping-too-much#post-1147009 Thu, 23 Jan 2014 01:21:15 +0000 annagybe 1147009@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well unfortunately I don't have a lot of vacation accrued right now. I got a really bad flu last November &amp; my back acted up in December. I zeroed out my sick leave &amp; had to use vacation.<br /> I'm planning a long weekend in March to go wine tasting with a girlfriend up in the Okanagon Valley in British Columbia, Canada.<br /> I need to start accruing comp time instead of OT pay. </p>