Shopaholics and compulsive buyers have a new, affordable resource for help. Stopping Overshopping, LLC has just released an innovative, interactive text-messaging program that directs, inspires, and motivates shopping addicts to stop overshopping. The program is tailored specifically to each participant’s overshopping profile and it provides daily, personalized support when overshoppers need it the most. Text messaging programs have helped people… Continue reading Are You Overshopping or Overspending? Personalized Text Messages Can Help
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Ever Been Arrested By the Fashion Police?
As a marketer, I spend hours reflecting on how the fashion industry so masterfully molds our minds to think we always need to be wearing the latest trend. They introduce a new dress length, or new colors, or wider pants each season. Have you ever been arrested by the fashion police for not wearing the… Continue reading Ever Been Arrested By the Fashion Police?
Common triggers of shopaholism
In Parts 1 & 2 we covered some obvious signs of shopaholism, as well as some of the basic reasons. In this blog we dive a bit deeper into the key drivers of the behavior. Find out if one of the triggers outlined below is driving you to shop ‘til you drop! Triggers are an… Continue reading Common triggers of shopaholism
8 Questions Defining Money Obsession
Obsession is typically a negative word in our society. And if an obsession is taken too far, like stalking or gambling to an extreme, it can be bad. But money obsession can yield positive results if balanced with a real grounding in the important things in life. If you or someone you know is obsessed with… Continue reading 8 Questions Defining Money Obsession
Are You a Rainy Day Saver? This Video Will Tell You
Understanding how you think about money can help you identify your behaviors in real time…and change them on-the-spot. If you believe you can change your own spending habits, then this video may be powerful enough to get you there. Are you a Rainy Day Saver? If so, you’ve got some great behaviors..and some that could get… Continue reading Are You a Rainy Day Saver? This Video Will Tell You
I Know I Need to Save Money! Why Can’t I Just DO It?
If saving money were easy we’d all be doing it. And frankly, about 50% of the Boomer population, who have seen the value of their homes grow naturally, haven’t saved much at all. If you know you need to save money, you belong to a VERY BIG club of like-minded people. That doesn’t mean we… Continue reading I Know I Need to Save Money! Why Can’t I Just DO It?
Greed: Selfishness, or the Broken Trust of a Child?
We all have money beliefs, formed during childhood. We didn’t choose them. They just grew as we processed, experienced, and observed our small world. Often, they came from our parents, or a close role model. We may have adopted similar beliefs, or rebelled. So here we are today, with our money beliefs. Greed Greedy people… Continue reading Greed: Selfishness, or the Broken Trust of a Child?
Is Your Money Mindset No Longer Serving You?
The word Mantra comes from the Hindu and Buddhist religions, representing a repetitive chant of word or phrase. For those of us in the North American culture, the use of mantra loosely refers to a set of beliefs or phrase tied to motivation. It can help shift our mindset. I interviewed a client a number… Continue reading Is Your Money Mindset No Longer Serving You?
The Dirt on Building Good Money Habits
The Chief Scientist of the Rodale Institute, Dr. Kristine Nichols recently lectured on the importance of our country’s soil, and how its structure is breaking down. In a few decades we may be unable to grow food on many farms in this country. Apparently soil has a structure to it, including microbes that all work together. When… Continue reading The Dirt on Building Good Money Habits
4 Ways to Take Control of Your Over Shopping NOW
Do you impulsively shop…a lot? Do you use it for self-soothing, escape, or quality time with someone? The reason why you over shop is unique to you. How it impacts your life as you spiral out of control falls into several patterns that look like this: Financial Devastation You may or may not be in… Continue reading 4 Ways to Take Control of Your Over Shopping NOW