Reported Speech : XX Found Joy in Retail Shopping

XX reported that her bad habit was the joy in retail shopping because she has the tendency to overspend on items like shoes and clothes that could clutter her house. At times, XX claims to resort in hiding her purchased items from her family members. XX believed that her bad habit are better managed now after being a student in university due to the lack of time and money. XX reminded herself that she had to substitute to grocery shopping. But once in a while, she will indulge in retail therapy to release her stress.