How Scarcity Mentality Forces You to Buy Shit You Don’t Really Want

When the COVID-19 shelter in place orders started in my state, I began to get very weird about groceries. To preface, buying groceries is one of my favorite hobbies. I hate shopping for just about everything except groceries. I love cooking and going to the grocery store is like going to the hobby shop.

I normally buy only what I need and am careful not to overdo it on my budget. I plan each meal and know exactly when I’ll need to go to the store again, and I don’t often buy more than will last me until my next…