Ever had a day so bad you simply wish for the soil of the earth to crumble beneath you and let your entire existence fall in one swift swoop toward the fiery core? Are you currently being consumed by exhaustion that everyday life encompasses nothing but sheer numbness? Your pursuit to fill a certain void in your heart is by mindlessly scrolling through countless items on online shopping sites that you probably would not even utilize in the long run. This is what we call “Retail Therapy.” The Cambridge Dictionary defines the term as “the act of buying special things for yourself to feel better when you are unhappy.” Truthfully, it is a guilty pleasure. And with the current setting amid the pandemic, people have been resorting to online shopping to tend to their needs. The market has indisputably skyrocketed.

There is nothing wrong with indulging yourself with some gifts, but hopefully, in moderation. Well, here is the sign not to stop your interminable act of adding to cart but to consider including these items into your prospective purchases instead. Let's be honest. Life has not been the kindest recently. You deserve to treat yourself too without feeling the burden of outrageous price tags.

Here are some of the best (and useful) buys that you might want to grab the next time you open that temptation of an app:

1. Desk Organizers

Maybe you hoard a lot of multi-colored pens and highlighters and stationery sets to motivate you for school. Undeniably, being clutter-free can be quite a challenge. Organizers, however, might just be the product that you need to pull yourself and your things together. They come in simple designs in different materials, depending on your preference. Regardless, they function all the same, and that is to keep your station tidy and far from chaos even if there are multiple products on your desk.

2. Necklaces and Bracelets

In search of gorgeous accessories for a stylish ensemble? You can never go wrong with eye-catching pendants and bracelets. Numerous online shops offer a sundry of options with their original designs. It ranges from the most iconic sitcoms to popular K-pop groups and seasonal anime. You will be able to find the perfect match for yourself in no time. That said, necklaces and bracelets are also wonderful picks as presents for a special someone.

3. Tech Stuffs

If some keys on your keyboard are barely working, if one side of your earphones is mute, if you have been experiencing some difficulties with your tech gadgets, perhaps the time is right to invest in them. Getting a mechanical keyboard to replace your beaten one is not a bad idea. Purchasing a new set of headphones, a mouse with a mousepad, and/or a webcam can be the thing that will make your online learning setup viable. If you can stretch your budget, splurging on quality is definitely worth it.

4. Pre-loved Books

Short on allocation for fictional novels (and books, in general)? No shame in opting for a cheaper option by buying secondhand books. You just have to be tremendously meticulous with the condition of the sellers’ products. Multiple shops are very transparent, so heed their warnings. If you know your way around this, you might score yourself an authentic signed/special edition hardcover book at a cheaper cost.