Did you know that Christina Aguilera has 750 pairs of shoes in her walk-in wardrobe? However, Paris Hilton has lost count of how many she owns! Time Magazine claims that Imelda Marcos ranks in the 1,000 pair range. But, the madness doesn't end there. Romance novels are to blame for Danielle Steels closet, the writer owns 6,000 pairs of Louboutins. While your shoe-loving ways may not be as bad, here are some steps to curing the addiction. 1) Acknowledge the purpose. 2) Think rational thoughts instead of denial. 3) Use alternative coping skills. 4) Identify your danger zones. 5) Make lifestyle changes. 6) Be accountable and have a support system. 7) Reward yourself. story posted from: [The Guardian UK]
Does buying shoes numb you to the reality of your dull, suburban life? Admitting the true cause of your obsession is the first step to recovery.
On an intellectual level you know that spending $800.00 on a pair of pointed, cripplingly uncomfortable heels is unhealthy - and yet you continue. Try putting pictures of Victoria Beckham's bunions or Sarah Brown's toes around your house.
Alcohol and chocolate works for us.
Lunchbreaks, paydays - clearly they must be avoided. FS suggest that should financial circumstances make quitting your job a tad tricky, you instead carry around a picture of some Crocs, or a footballer's wife in Uggs. If that doesn't put you off shoe shopping, nothing will.
Go barefoot instead. It's good for you.
You may need to check into a rehabilitative program. So far we haven't actually managed to find one, but let's face it, if you can check into the Priory to cure yourself of racism, shoe addiction should be a doddle.
Overcoming an addiction can be very difficult, but it can be done. Reward yourself. Hell, why not go shopping for a nice pair of … oh.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
How To Cure a Shoe Addiction
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