by Michele Marius | Oct 21, 2022 | Finances
Our natural disposition in the face of an approaching storm, whether in nature or in life, is to batten down the hatches and endure the onslaught hoping that we come out safely on the other side. However, the storms of life offer opportunities for growth if we are...
by Michele Marius | Oct 20, 2022 | Finances
We are never short of good intentions. Our lives are littered with New Year’s resolutions, where each new year, we write down a list of goals for the year. We are determined to create a new vision for life, but in a few months, we run out of steam, abandon the...
by Michele Marius | Oct 19, 2022 | Finances
Can you think back to when you were learning to ride a bike? It would have taken days or weeks to gain the confidence to maintain your balance and coordination. If you stopped riding for a while and decided to go back to it, you will get into your groove pretty...
by Michele Marius | Oct 18, 2022 | Finances
Have you noticed how as girls we were brought up to be afraid of the world around us? Unlike our brothers and male counterparts, who were encouraged to try new things and to be brave in the face of uncertainty, we were constantly told what we were not allowed to do...
by Michele Marius | Oct 17, 2022 | Finances
Do you remember your first attempt to walk in high-heeled shoes? That was certainly a move outside your comfort zone, but you tried and tried when you got your first pair to master that feat. Now you slip in and out of your shoes without a second thought. As we get...
by Michele Marius | Oct 16, 2022 | Finances
It has happened to the best of us. We are shopping for some specific items or even window shopping. By the time we get home, we purchased more items than we intended and spent more money than we budgeted. Although impulse buying can be fun, and may seem gratifying at...