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She said this happens because spending during the holiday season in particular is heavily driven by emotions.
Here are some strategies for making more intentional decisions this holiday season.
Spending money based on emotions is not a bad thing, Hanson noted.
We all do it because we want to enjoy life.
But making spending decisions based ONLY on emotions can be a problem, she said.
Make a list of the things youd like to buy for each person, she said.
Keep reviewing this list throughout the season to help you stay on track.
Get in the habit of asking yourself if something is on the list before you make a purchase.
We see something on an endcap that we want and toss it into the cart.
We come across an item on sale and immediately hit buy now,' she said.
The problem is we dont have time to actually consider the purchase.
The solution, she noted, is to give yourself time.
Or it is going to end up stashed in a closet until you send it off to Goodwill?
She said this will help you get out of that emotional state and check in with yourself.
The holiday experience is about much more than shopping, Hanson said.
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