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Why Retail Therapy Doesn't Work

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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TEDx Courses Critical Thinking Courses Environmental Sustainability Courses Consumer Behavior Courses Stress Reduction Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the ineffectiveness of retail therapy as a means to achieve happiness in this TEDx talk by Alison Lally at the University of Sheffield. Discover why shopping as a coping mechanism fails to provide lasting satisfaction and its negative impact on the environment. Learn from Lally's experience as a coach, climate activist, and Climate Reality Leader as she shares insights on finding genuine joy and reducing stress in life. Gain perspective from her diverse background, including her philosophy degree, chartered accountancy career, and extensive work in people development and organizational strategies. Understand the importance of sustainable approaches to well-being and personal fulfillment beyond consumerism.

Syllabus

Why Retail Therapy Doesn't Work | Alison Lally | TEDxUniversityofSheffield


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