Green Light for Bad Habits
When we’re trying to change a difficult financial behavior, the obvious question we ask ourselves is “What is getting in the way of doing the right thing?” This helps us identify and problem-solve...
View ArticleMore Support for Napping
Here’s a great thing to stumble across on a Sunday afternoon when a good nap seems in order. There is now more evidence that sufficient sleep can support our quest for positive financial outcomes....
View ArticlePersistence Assistance
We do pretty much everything else online these days; why not ask your computer for some help with the task of persisting toward your financial goals? Last week, I noted that there is an increasing...
View ArticleThe Upside of Control: Part One
“Control” is a word that gets a bad rap. No one wants to be accused of being a control freak or engaging in controlling behavior. At the same time, self-control is one type of control that we probably...
View ArticleThe Upside of Control: Part Two
This post marks the second in a four-part series aimed at understanding impulse control and why it’s important when it comes to maintaining our financial health. Last week, we looked at the “unthinking...
View ArticleThe Upside of Control: Part Three
Still thinking about the topic of impulse control and why it’s so important when it comes to maintaining our financial health? This post marks the third in a four-part series on the topic. So far,...
View ArticleThe Upside of Control: Part Four
We’ve made it! Here we are at the fourth post in a four-part series on self-control. We’ve covered the impulsive self, the planful self, and the conditions under which our impulses take over our...
View ArticleShe Blinded Me With Science
What was once a doorbusting 30 percent off in the stores is now 40 percent, 50 percent, maybe even 60 percent off. It seems like the commercials that tout these deals on television shout louder every...
View ArticleHiding in Plain Sight
Have you ever been so focused on something, you completely missed an obvious detail or opportunity that was occurring at the same time? It is a useful skill to be able to pay close attention to...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Exercise Do I Have To Do Now?
It seems that exercise is ever-evolving. If you attend a gym regularly, you probably notice that every couple of months, people are flocking to the latest and greatest exercise adventure—from Zumba to...
View ArticleMoney Goals: What Did You Do Even a Little Bit Right?
Every week in my change groups there is a “check-in” period during which group members report on the progress they are making toward their goals. I am often dismayed to hear them minimizing,...
View ArticleResolutions for Change
Personal change is a popular topic this time of year as many individuals commit to New Year’s resolutions. As a reader of this website, you already know that successful attainment of self-improvement...
View ArticleGiving the Green Light to Bad Money Habits
When you are trying to change a difficult financial behavior, the obvious question you ask is “What is getting in the way of doing the right thing?” This helps you identify barriers and design ways to...
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