Diane
Running out of gift ideas for that minimalist loved one who is, therefore, impossible to buy for? Let’s face it, we all have at least one of those people in our social sphere. Sometimes, they’re naturally frugal so their standard response to “What do you want?” is “I don’t want anything”. Trust me, I know this because …
TED talks. I’m a huge fan. No doubt, you’ve already noticed that. It seems there’s a TED talk to cover every topic you can imagine – a few you probably can’t. The one’s I like most are the talks that inspire you to push through your own nonsense and inspire you to become more productive, …
** How to become your best self through life-long learning contains affiliate links.** Too often, we associate learning with our experiences in the education system. It’s hard to be your best self in a system designed to reward conformity. But, life-long learning is different. It’s about exploring not conforming. When you choose to embrace your …
How to Save a Little and Live a Lot It can be tough to save money when you’re already on a tight budget. The more you squeeze your budget, the more squeezed you feel. The truth is, everyone needs to save money. Even if it’s just a small amount each week. It does add up. …
Decluttering your life begins with understanding this: “Clutter isn’t just the stuff on the floor. It’s anything that gets between you and the life you want to be living.” [Peter Walsh It’s All Too Much] Once you see it’s not just about the junk in the kitchen drawers, you’ll be better able to tackle decluttering …
When your Christmas budget is tight, it can be a challenge to find the joy in the season. But it doesn’t have to! Christmas can still be a time of giving and sharing even if you don’t have a lot of cash available for gifts. You just need to do a couple of things; be creative …
Money stresses, we all have them at some point in our lives. They might be long term money stresses like overwhelming debt, or short term ones like a sudden, unexpected bill. I think it’s safe to say we’ve all been there. Stress can be useful for keeping us focused but when it becomes persistent and …
Dream big first, then plan. I have a confession to make. For most of my adult life, actually, no… For ALL my adult life, I’ve hated work. Yes, I know, hate is a very strong word but it’s entirely appropriate for what, I can assure you, was a very strong emotion. As you can probably …
The to-do list. Love it or hate it, it’s a fantastic way of keeping yourself on the right track. A to-do list is your step-by-step instruction for reaching your goals whether it’s making sure all the household chores are done or working toward a professional or personal goal. While your to-do list keeps you focused, …
The holiday season is almost upon us. Only 10 weeks to go! Have you got a plan for surviving the holidays yet? Every year, around this time, I start planning in earnest so the whole holiday season is as organized and stress-free as possible. A large part of that planning is directed at ensuring I …
Start saving more money today by dealing with the financial excuses you tell yourself. Saving money for retirement or anything else can seem like hard work and it’s true, you need discipline and motivation to make it happen. But, the most important thing you need to take control of before you can start saving more money …
Safeguarding your personal financial information is more important than ever. Every day we hear about new risks and new ways our personal financial information can be compromised. So, more than ever we all need to know the basic ways to keep our finances secure. Whether you’re someone who regularly files away hard-copy bank statements or manages everything …