With the country in recession and politicians fighting over the best ways to address the problem, it’s easy to feel depressed and powerless. But the answers are right in front of you—they are within you, to be exact! You and you alone have the power to control your responses and emotions about what is happening in the world around you, and you can take immediate action to permanently change your life for the better.
Part V: How to Create Your Own Stimulus Package
April 16, 2009
Part III: How to Create Your Own Stimulus Package
March 25, 2009
Do the math. As difficult or painful as it may be, creating a budget is the best way to regain control over your finances. By making a list of your income and your expenses you will get a good picture of your situation that will enable you to make better choices about how to spend your money wisely.
Best Tip: Call every vendor you do business with and find out how you can reduce your payments. I just saved $300 a month by calling my cable company, car warranty firm, cell phone provider, and home equity loan lender and asking them to lower my payments. It took me an entire hour on the phone, but now I’ll save more than $3600 per year! That’s three house payments!
Part II of 5 Steps to Regain Control Over Your Life During Tough Economic Times
March 18, 2009
2) Get Real
You alone control your emotions, your responses, and your destiny. Politicians may control the purse strings at the national level, but only you control what happens in your daily life. Don’t wait for the government to bail you out, because it won’t. Take responsibility for your own situation and take charge of your own affairs.
Week 11 of the Kindness Cure
February 2, 2009
Stoned on kindness, once again:-) Meagan and I spent the afternoon performing acts of kindness–and getting one performed for me! In a nice twist, my mechanic decided I didn’t need new brakes after all ($150 plus tax), but only brake fluid. He replaced the brake fluid and handed me my keys–no charge. What a lovely [...]
