The world we live in is fraught with stress. In the United States, we are constantly pressured to keep up appearances. The “keeping up with the Joneses” mentality triggers many people to make bad financial decisions. Once that pattern of aspirational spending is ingrained, it can be incredibly difficult to unwind. While both genders are…
I got out of the shower the other day with this random tune stuck in my head. I knew I had heard it before- but it wasn’t ringing a bell. Where have I heard this? What’s this from? Finally, it hit me while I was making the bed: it’s the background music to your Barbie…
One of the things that women love and hate more than anything else is money! We have a unique relationship with it in our lives. We love to have it, but we often don’t like learning about it and making it work for us. And we definitely stress about money when it disappears and isn’t…
After a period of time, the stress related to a change in jobs and the job search can take a toll. The constant lack of surity of whether or not you should buy this, go here, or stay home to save on gas can eat away at your sanity. Even those who are usually polite may find themselves being snappy, grumpy, and depressed. Hormone levels are elevated as a result of stress. After producing an increased level of stress-related hormones for a sustained period of time, it’s harder for a person to maintain their normal level of functioning or even their moods. All are signs of stress related to job loss. Here are 8 tips to help you during this time.