Am I Doing It Wrong? Getting Grocery Shopping Right with Kristen Aiken
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Oct 19, 2023 Kristen Aiken, HuffPost's head of Life and Commerce, shares tips on saving money and making better decisions while grocery shopping. Topics discussed include anxiety and stress associated with grocery shopping, profit margins and strategies of grocery stores, meal planning and expiration dates, generic vs. brand name products, organic vs. non-organic food, and tips for efficient grocery shopping.
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Grocery Shopping Anxiety
- Noah Michelson's mom experiences grocery shopping anxiety and has panic attacks in stores.
- Noah himself, despite enjoying grocery shopping, fainted once and now experiences panic attacks in that specific store.
Causes of Grocery Shopping Anxiety
- Grocery stores can be anxiety-inducing due to various factors like decision fatigue, social complexities, and financial concerns.
- These factors contribute to a sense of unpredictability and lack of control, which are major causes of anxiety.
Social Complexities of Grocery Shopping
- Grocery shopping has social complexities, particularly regarding financial status and perceived judgment from others.
- This can be especially challenging for individuals concerned about their weight or those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.