There is no way that you did not hear about how people flocked to the supermarkets and bought a bunch of stuff when the quarantine period started. How could you have missed such big news?! The panic buying is understandable, but it actually caused people to waste money and rob others of important resources. There are a lot of articles that talk about what you need, but we are going to tell you what you don’t. You are going to be surprised to hear that government officials do not recommend plenty of supplies that people are stockpiling!
You Do Not Need This Much Toilet Paper
We do not understand why people started stockpiling toilet paper since it does not prevent the virus at all. Steven Taylor, who wrote “The Psychology of Pandemics” claimed that people do extreme things when they are panicking. The officials did not issue clear directions, so people ended up buying what others were getting. When you get the virus, you are going to be in quarantine for about two weeks. Trust us, you won’t be able to go through seven packs of toilet paper then. “People become anxious ahead of the actual infection,” explained Taylor, “They haven’t thought about the bigger picture, like what are the consequences of stockpiling toilet paper.”
You Do Not Need This Much Toilet Paper
Do Not Buy Food That You Do Not Eat
Regina Phelps is a crisis management expert and pandemic planner. She said that she has seen a lot of people buy food that they do not need. When people shop for disaster supplies, they tend to buy frozen meals and canned beef stew “just in case,” she said. These things are nothing more than a potential waste of hard-earned money. It is a better idea to stock up on food items that you like and eat often. The Department of Homeland Security advises to have food supplies for two weeks, so you should plan a meal schedule. This sort of forward-thinking is going to help you save more money.
Do Not Buy Food That You Do Not Eat
