Tackling Our Debt on Sept. 13, 2012, 2:20 p.m.
@Adam - Your parents sound very wise and are quite supportive, which is extremely helpful, especially during difficult situations.
View ArticleAdam Buller on Sept. 13, 2012, 12:28 p.m.
My parents have always helped me to snap out of things when I've been feeling the strain financially or just in general. They always said that the best way to help yourself feel better about your...
View ArticleAverageJoe on Sept. 12, 2012, 8:45 a.m.
I have a screen saver that says "Focus Out." Whenever I walk away from my keyboard it pops on. Whenever I think about gossip, inner feelings, blog stats, or the "echo chamber" of my job, I begin to...
View ArticleKim@Eyesonthedollar on Sept. 10, 2012, 8:56 p.m.
We tried the head in the sand thing. It just doesn't work. Putting it out in the open is the hardest step, but makes stress easier to deal with if you are being proactive.
View ArticleBudget & the Beach on Sept. 10, 2012, 4:21 p.m.
All very good tips! I try to pretend frugality is also some kind of game. Makes it a tiny bit more fun that way. :)
View ArticleTackling Our Debt on Sept. 10, 2012, 10:48 a.m.
@mrsplungedindebt - Thank you! I read your blog yesterday about your debt from student loans and such and I imagine that we are dealing with similar issues. For over 2 years I put my head in the sand...
View ArticleTackling Our Debt on Sept. 10, 2012, 10:40 a.m.
@Stephanie - Reaching out to someone else is hard, but it can make all the difference in the world. The big thing is finding someone you can trust that is not going to pass judgement on your situation...
View ArticleTackling Our Debt on Sept. 10, 2012, 10:38 a.m.
@Money Beagle - I agree the big picture is important especially when we get ourselves so worried about our finances.
View Articlemrsplungedindebt on Sept. 10, 2012, 7:46 a.m.
Great post! I think a lot of people, including myself can relate it. I was bad for putting my head in the sand and be near panic attack at the end of the month trying to play catch up. It sucks to face...
View ArticleStephanie @ Empowered Dollar on Sept. 10, 2012, 6:56 a.m.
When I've felt financially stressed, reaching out to someone has been the biggest help. It's difficult and humbling, but it'll make you feel better in the long run.
View ArticleMoney Beagle on Sept. 10, 2012, 6:02 a.m.
Stepping back and seeing the big picture is a huge one that I think many people forget. I'll often get frustrated by something or think I'm falling behind, then see that my net worth has increased 15%...
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