You: How’s it going today Bob?
Bob: Oh, just lovely. I’m so busy it’s ridiculous. You?
You: Yeah, me too. It sure makes the days go by fast though!
Bob: You got that right.

Is this a familiar exchange at work? If you’re one of the countless people swamped by busyness – and see the viral Times article The ‘Busy’ Trap for a more complete diagnosis – then the answer is probably yes.

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Do you believe it is truly okay to be yourself? Most of us would say, “Yes, of course I do!” But let me ask you, do you get the promotions at work you bust your ass for, have the financial resources you wish you had, and get the dates with the hotties you desire?

The fact remains most of us are not always okay with being ourselves and because of that we don’t get what we want.

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I want to share with you, my wonderful readers, some insights into how our own life experiences have shaped the fear that all of us feel from time to time, the different levels of fear, and how we can combat fear and anxiety in our everyday lives. Let’s get started!

Growing up, we can probably all relate to the fact our parents were not perfect in rearing us. They made mistakes...

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The three things I write about, which will let us reach financial independence, are how we can spend less, save more, and invest. One of the easiest ways we can save more is so simple it’s brilliant: make more money and keep...

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Mr. Everyday Dollar is a minimalist. As anyone can attest to when they come over to my pad, it looks like I don’t own much, and that would be a true statement. Okay, I’m not on a mat made from a pizza box, sitting in the middle of my living room watching dust bunnies move across the floor. I do have stuff, nice stuff actually, but not a lot of...

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