I went into the store just to buy a simple loaf of bread, but somehow I ended up pushing not one, but two full carts of groceries out the door. Supermarkets know exactly what my weak spots are. Spices that smell amazing, chocolate bars calling my name, fresh buns that look too good to resist — it’s like everything is arranged on purpose to distract me and make me buy more. And it’s definitely not by accident! Behind the scenes, smart marketers use psychology tricks to get us to spend more than we planned. It feels like someone is watching my every move, noting what I pick up and putting the most tempting things right in front of my eyes. Sometimes I wonder if they have a secret playbook on how to make us forget our budgets. Next time, I’ll bring a strict shopping list and limit my budget, otherwise, my trips turn into never-ending sprees filled with snacks I don’t even really need.

Shopping should be simple, but somehow it’s turned into a game of willpower — and the supermarket always wins. I guess it’s part of the fun, but my wallet isn’t always happy about it. Have you ever walked out of a store wondering where all your money went? Yeah, me too.