I over-think it all and end up buying nothing because I get so stressed out.
It's embarrassing because most people in my life don't understand why it stresses me out so much. It's both anxiety about money and about avoiding waste. It's complicated!
Anyway-- I actually do own a pair of white Birkenstocks and they have been my #1 sandal for several years now. I do recommend them. :)
I'm learning to be better about my shopping anxiety. I've realized that a lot of my fear of "wasting money" is my imagined parents' voices in my head, but I don't have to have the same feelings about money that they do / did
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I feel so seen in your money/shopping anxiety!
I over-think it all and end up buying nothing because I get so stressed out.
It's embarrassing because most people in my life don't understand why it stresses me out so much. It's both anxiety about money and about avoiding waste. It's complicated!
Anyway-- I actually do own a pair of white Birkenstocks and they have been my #1 sandal for several years now. I do recommend them. :)
they are the BEST sandals!!
I'm learning to be better about my shopping anxiety. I've realized that a lot of my fear of "wasting money" is my imagined parents' voices in my head, but I don't have to have the same feelings about money that they do / did