Gravitas Plus: Is shopping really therapeutic? Find out

#GravitasPlus | Can you plead not guilty of enjoying shopping?
They say shopping is a therapy, is that true?
How long does the happiness from shopping last?
What separates retail therapy from shopping addiction?
How do you stop yourself from going broke?
Listen in to Palki Sharma Upadhyay.
#Shopping #Therapeutic
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[@reubenolufemi4902]

I rushed out of my room into the living room when I heard the sweet voice of Palki on one of the TV stations in my country (Nigeria). I'm in love with Journalism because of Palki Sharma. She's the best in the whole wide world for me. Love You Ma'am

[@jaaz5531]

Watching WION Gravitas Plus section presented by Palki feels more therapeutic than shopping! Love love love your choice of topic and your narrative! Excellent work team WION! ❤️

[@VijayKumar-hp1td]

I am watching wion gravitas plus,,🤟"'':;!()/?

[@remimarx9724]

Absolutely 😊

[@armandohajos9655]

@Gibby Cash Il keep you in my prayers do aswell and have faith, the diference between ,whos gonna be ok with whatver comes, and those who will be desparate not knowing what to do , stays in youre persoanl conection, to the holy spirit, wich is being built , true often prayers and bible study! if you dont have a bible ,get one asap, theres nothing more important for you than to get youre sword and shield against evil! the bible is not a book, the bible is gods word! its literaly everything worthy and meanigfull: faith, wisdom, love ,shelter,forgiveness, joy, meaning, asurence,security,-its literaly gods private chanel to the siner, true faithful prayers, and bible study, the siner stays in conetion to god, wich abolished him of all sins and second death, true faith in jesuses! no one will be in heavens , due to his deeds, or because he is a sevenbth day adventist! only by faith in jesuses hrist, and consistency in prayers!

[@sexymary]

I agree..

[@silentwatcher1455]

Of course, when you have money,you can do a lot of shopping and it makes you happy. The next to relieve stress is eating delicious food.

[@archer7217]

Great Job Palki! You see, most of the times, we confuse/label COMFORT and CONVINIENCE with/as HAPPINESS, but in real life COMFORT, CONVINIENCE and HAPPINESS, all have different meanings. If buying a Mercedes or a Penthouse makes one Happy, then he/she would never experience Sadness in his/her life, come what may....but we all know, that's not the case! We can't buy Happiness, we should know How to be Happy!

[@ajitpani2113]

Palki madam is today marvellous dress personality with ear ring .thank you .do not destroy this fashionable dress personality .

[@drishtik6355]

True.. 💯

[@adrianamuneton902]

Ms. Palki thanks for working on Sunday also. Shopping is like a poison. Specially if you use your credit and you have to pay at the end of the month.

[@M0butu]

a drug!

[@DM-zb8hw]

@typo pit definitely tells a lot about your manners and upbringing

[@DM-zb8hw]

While we work 5 days a week and get tired, journalism is working during odd hours as well if some important news comes up. It is indeed a thankless job

[@AbhinavPaulPOLY2563]

I think these are recorded over the weekdays itself.

[@Azoriah9]

Frugality & reason are now needed. Instead walking & humanitarian work can also be rewarding & satisfying. Everyone loves shopping, but sometimes that can result to bankruptcy & misery. I do like walking in the mall & talk to vendors, but I rarely spend money, before consulting my wallet & bank accounts. And I am debt free, owe money to none, sleep well at night. In the USA, shopping is sometimes a mental illness combined with hoarding.

[@lesliewheeler7071]

I like showing my daughter Palki's clothing choices; they're gorgeous without showing all. A refreshing look compared to a lot of female reporters here in the USA 😓

[@KishoreGuptamaryala]

Palki is a fashion designer too. She designs her own clothes. Multi-talented lady

[@diadon5674]

So true

[@Sid-mj1qf]

I think Palki should've included "Fast fashion" in her talk...Nowadays, these influencers use haul and thrifting to promote fast fashion and people goes shopping more often than before because of this.

[@devannnn7204]

She has already covered it in gravitas plus edition itself. 😊

[@Sid-mj1qf]

@@devannnn7204 ohh..yeah I checked it now...Thanks much😅

[@devannnn7204]

@@Sid-mj1qf 😊

[@ephraimmushibwe7384]

This lady makes news so exciting and interesting and this channel is impartial. Love you Patricia

[@vishakhabh.6341]

Her name is Palki. Not Patricia. 😂😂😂

[@jaichhatrapatishivajimahar4769]

Consumerism doesn't bring true happiness. Being content with yourself, having loyal/good friends, family, loyal woman, pets etc brings you happiness.

[@user-ke9gz2df1z]

Here there are 2 dimensions 1)being a consumer 2)addicting to consumerism. Does consumerism increase happiness? We really have better options. May be living in consonance with nature,maintaining human relations,well controlled economics,being positive minded, selfless service.

[@vaibhavrajput6594]

Science talks about dopamine ,but the after effect is not pretty satisfactory, consumerism is pretty addictive these days and sometimes social attention rather than you really needing them Personal Opinion

[@vaibhavrajput6594]

Yaa , philanthropy is far better stress remover according to me

[@swapnanildas9668]

Well said.

[@PrimoPete]

Atleast some news channels have something to say about products and spending habits and not just pumping adverts to use their audiences like an ATM...

[@lanierosemangoda1792]

In Middle East, Saudi Arabia to be specific this one of the therapeutic ways of women, to Shop.. It helps them relax as they always say but for me it's not! It creates anxiety and tiredness.. Hours of hopping from one department stort to another just to buy 1 item is just a waste of time..

[@hermaeusmora1827]

I've always hated shopping. So stressful, the very opposite of therapeutic for me. I used to think it was because I was broke and stingy af but even since I started earning way more than I need I still effing hate it

[@hermaeusmora1827]

@@chairmanofthebored8684 hah! I wish. I'm in no way rich, just happy to be an average income earner after years of brokeness

[@hidum5779]

same. my mother loves it but I hate shopping. Exercise is the best therapy for me

[@Divinenubian]

It's true. Great story. I thrift to feel better by looking for new items with tags and reselling on poshmark

[@navinkeshari5157]

Your case studies are always interesting 🙏 thank you ma'am 🙏🙏

[@nanditasingh7799]

and here's why i love gravitas plus episodes

[@noc9005]

Just love this woman to bits.

[@v6283]

I'm a middle class person, yes it's true some time it's like therapy and some times it's become necessity to purchase your required things. To avoid purchases I simply become lazy instead of spending money on something 🤣. It's fine if you buy non-branded clothes after all you have to live, you have your responsibilities, it's ok.. or save money and buy later which is really necessary that having high range. Focus on your taste bud it's really tells what to eat.... 😁 Yes some time to overcome your sadness I cut my hair to change my mood but this time I didn't cut my hair I think I'm controlling my emotions 😊. But still My wish to collects things like beautiful jar, bells, incense...... I'll do painting but later 🤣 after some saving I'm ready.. 😁 that smile will be pleasant ☺️ I'm ok to wait.

[@nature4112]

Global No 1 brave Girl Drive us towards a Happy and peaceful world by her Jouranilm... REALISTIC WORLD' GOLDEN LADY...THANKS..

[@drishtik6355]

Don't let your purchases define your self worth.. Wow.. Amazing point.. I feel so many people do shopping only to fill the void that's it.. Or to make them happy.. From Personal experience, things can't make us happy seriously.. More and more things can't make us more and more happy.. We have to try to be happy on own and should definitely buy consciously.. ❤❤❤

[@MarkMphonoman]

Wow, all of this makes sense to me. Whenever I order something from Amazon and I see the Amazon truck coming down the street I laugh and think to myself, “Christmas in July.” During the holiday season seeing the brown UPS truck coming down the street triggers the same feeling. I often say UPS should decorate their brown trucks with huge red bows during the holidays because the trucks bring so much joy that time of the year. Lol. 🤣

[@woodoteth2803]

Very true. Money can bring happiness.

[@amyhartman6786]

Some people shop just to shop, most things they buy are things they never wear that stay in bags or pile up in a room with tags still on. This then leads to another issue called hoarding. Can also cause family issues like divorce and self isolation. It was sad working in Salvation Army thrift store when a families would bring in the remainder of their deceased mothers estates. They would bring in so much clothes some decades old with tags still on belonging to stores that have long gone out of business. Most of it would be so old and dust covered moth eaten we could not even sell. we had to accept it tho, we did give some of it to local printing factories to use as scrap rags.

[@michelemisiewicz2301]

Yes browsing and choosing and not buying does make you feel good! Ultimately money has absolutely no value unless you spend it. Rule - spend less than you make. Research also indicates that shopping with cash hurts more than shopping with a card. Shopping is akin to using a poker machine - addictive. Love love love your alternates - exercise - aromatherapy - but my best solution - play some beautiful music! Thanks once again for your very pragmatic journalism. Your light makes a positive impact on the planet!

[@milindbhai1]

Palki, this is truly a wonderful insight. We have heard the term retail therapy. Your report gives a different dimension to it altogether. Thanks so much for doing a fab job always

[@lanablondie7502]

Yes it is indeed😇

[@omaroscar6750]

Palki is the most beautiful woman in the whole world. Her words are smart, her voice melodic, she's got the face of an angel! ❤️

[@jayneportiaavila7267]

Window shopping makes me happy, just seeing the thinfs that I like w/out buying them. I also browse in the net then add them to cart w/out checking out..

[@robinaart72]

I personally hate shopping lol....stresses me out:)...and...I'm learning that owning less 'things' makes me happier...just to have what I need...saying that...I doubt I'll be happy when I own nothing!!

[@diadon5674]

Hey ! Me too . I hate shopping and I want to become a minimalist too !!

[@lazy_soul]

In whole video I found she is describing me...😄 Thanks wion for the research on me.. 👍

[@shivaraj099]

A bit of you is me

[@cannyshasynrem2011]

Thank you. 👍

[@johnnypham2850]

The problem is that after the dopamine the reality of poverty or debt sets in and depression becomes the norm for the majority of individuals

[@pitepoiujll]

Xcellent Subject

[@KishoreGuptamaryala]

wow, what a lovely Assessment on shopping

[@merankankaniarchchige7613]

This is the best news I heard from gravitas’s ,, thanks a lot for the Chanel ,, 🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👍🥰✌️ good luck for intelligent works in the future too 🤗 Reality can’t lie

[@hpremjit]

Yes, it is for me! Somehow I cheer up after shopping..... It may be anything..... just groceries or something...... it lightens my mood.

[@naveen_neeli]

All your videos are very good. Useful. thank you

[@leorao2197]

yes , this is true journalism , hats off.

[@kuyakalboph]

My wife loves Palki since pandemic started! And now I can see why :)

[@anikalaghari1919]

Well done WION and Palki ji for bringing wonderful topics.

[@anasuya358]

Every Palki's video is very useful for me: Gaining new relevant facts information Learning English Helps in relaxing ❣️

[@hellraiser1306]

I often does scrolling through online shop for hours and ended up not buying anything because im broke. It's a waste of time but i can't stop, maybe because of the dopamine release? I'm having adhd btw so it might relate

[@frankc609]

It's just walking and getting fresh air. And chatting w people. Those release a whole bunch of good feelings

[@kemcarenatural]

You are not what you wear Thank Palki always on point

[@asankaudayakumara3680]

A great one. Thanks Wion.

[@mansimurthy5426]

Wow..... She is brilliant....palki never disappoints...!

[@limnels8131]

Very meaningful analysis and reporting. I appreciated very highly.

[@gmadhuyadav]

Thanks Palki for letting me know that am not alone :)

[@HillyTop]

Very good content! Education, advice and Eye opener at the same time.

[@pritipalakkad7949]

Your talk is very interesting and convincing 👏👏

[@bugged1212]

Well I went nuts and purchased like crazy. (I have a high income and it does not affect me). The thing is that my buying stuff online automatically tapered off. I think what happened was that there was nothing that was left to buy that I desired on a day to day basis. I think that might be the case with a lot of other people as well. If you are spending days and night thinking/wanting to get something, you will always have an urge to shop. But if you go wild and satisfy your urges then weirdly all the urges stop.

[@diadon5674]

After some time the thrill is gone

[@shwetakumari7884]

Yesss ...i love browsing new collection put it in cart ..and leave it...it feels good..

[@bdnr8346]

Awesome report

[@reneedebramaletta7702]

Nice job. Beautiful Lady

[@72rahularora]

Beautiful way

[@personaldanceparty5518]

I needed this

[@bdnr8346]

Very good quality of journalism

[@saptarshismartphone2379]

Sleeping is the best therapy of all.

[@Spittingfact481]

This is called informative journalism

[@Gandhilgvg]

For me, certainly ❤️

[@joeharry32817]

Of course the wife will tell the husband it is therapeutic !. The unimaginable veto power!

[@nightflame9895]

Lol this is a scientific study and it applies on both men and women. Statistically men spend way more than women in material things. Ofcourse they spend more on vehicles and games but ultimately they still spend. My mom oftain used to scold my father for unnecessary spendings. Women spend more time in selecting products so it looks like they spend more

[@v6283]

I'll really likes today's topic 👍🏻

[@vivekamar99]

It is not therapeutic. It's a way of distracting yourself, a trauma response.

[@maggiechang9956]

Yes

[@M0butu]

Funny... spending money makes me physical pain. I HATE shopping. And the way Palmi describes it, shopping sounds more like a drug, not a therapy.

[@anmolpandey9670]

A drug is a Feel good therapy with an addiction...

[@revathynimmala928]

Absolutely true

[@aakankshapandey5409]

True ... You are not what you wear , you are not what you Carry.

[@carolinamoreno7372]

Palki, your weekend specials are fantastic and so are the gorgeous sarees you wear. You look just great!

[@ravs4461]

Awesome 😎👍😎👍👌👌

[@kamalmano7897]

True statement

[@kep9634]

great content always delivered by WION. wonderful narration from Palki

[@arafatibrahim6343]

i think withdrawing money from an atm is also therapeutic.

[@hidum5779]

dopamine is not a pleasure chemical, but mainly responsible for the "drive" Also I can't ever be happy due to shopping. My therapy is physical exercise.

[@vamsichilukuri]

I experienced it.

[@yolo9714]

Waiting for this topic She catches my mind Lol😄

[@priyaragoowansi678]

Absolutely! I leave my cart. Because I keep bringing back my budget for the month and honestly after having filled my cart I’ve seldom revisited the site !!

[@robertpickett6741]

🙌🏻Palki Sharma Upadhyay ❤️lovely beauty 😘🥰😍

[@abhitude23]

I can take you for shopping Palki. I love ❤️ you Palki

[@badushashaik8429]

wow very beautiful paalki

[@sph8483]

Please make a proper playlist of Gravitas Plus on the channel

[@asmip5125]

OMG...I also shop to feel good.. kind of obsession for skin n hair products...

[@whiteknight881]

Research also show that 90% of what you buy you don't need it. Shopping is an indulgent.

[@sunilpadwaldesai4121]

Adhere to MODERATION , enjoy

[@madhuverma3586]

Jai BHARAT nice 👍

[@radeonblue1816]

I was born from Earth and I will die in Earth so best to be happy and stay satisfy with what you have.

[@slick1377]

i agree totally! but with phone and commercial people cant stop being temted to buy they play on people that stuggle with all this mostly addiction of the phone.

[@biancavonmuhlendorf2608]

When you buy candles and all sorts of food- I do not see any difference in contrast to buy shoes or clothes. In Germany people prefer to buy food over clothing- and it also does not look very good on the streets. So everything has two sides. And the pandemic had shops closed for nearly two years as well in Germany... so here we go. A decline everywhere. Shops are also necessary for a flow of energies .

[@swapnanildas9668]

How do you come up with these novel topics? Amazing just.

[@coritasaldanha5975]

Personally I don't like shopping, travelling makes me feel good, uplift my mood

[@sahastra100]

True

[@021mr5]

It's a rabbit hole. You search for a topic on google. Then your feed is fed with ads, you click, you look, you buy. Then you post it on your facebook stories, you get likes. But in the end, you bought junk just for the dopamine reward. 🤣🤣🤣

[@samueldavid.1994]

I do check myself out in the checkout all the time ☺️!!!

[@parthgulati4675]

The freepik creator deserves an attribution...

[@HariRam-lz6qq]

End of the day we are great apes,. We try to imitate for survival. But we started to imitate illusion ( all forms of screens). Else we try to imitate people in real work who have imitated the illusion. Our memory is limited to our experience. Once we understand the matrix ( urban way of life) around us we will become one with the universe. Needs can be fulfilled but not wants. We are what we sense.

[@pyarahindustani8553]

Palki is my Dopamine.😍

[@Rishabh-hq8bj]

Offline shopping is not less than a headache

[@Rahul_ke]

Thats when you are alone

[@Rishabh-hq8bj]

@@Rahul_ke destroyed in seconds 💔

[@Chaitanyamarwaha881]

Hi! With all due respect, $19.86 T + $5.76 T = $25.62 T

[@booh12469]

👏🏻

[@seshagirirao8074]

You help my study easier! Fan of you🥰

[@silvercloud1276]

Palki is the boss !!