Most of us have been there. Learn to recognize this feeling when shopping, because it usually leads to overspending. In general, emotional shopping usually isn’t a good idea. Our feelings override logic, and we’re more prone to blow our budget. In addition to guilt, Bankrate points out that panic and mob-mentality can also contribute to overspending. Short-term sales create an emotionally charged situation. Online shoppers aren’t immune. The solution in any venue is to take a timeout....

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Even if your paychecks are irregular, your bills usually aren’t. The amounts of my income would vary wildly. But it didn’t matter. My only goal was to keep the balance over $4000 so that I could pay myself next month. The concept of paying yourself is nothing new to freelancers and business owners alike. However, automating the process has never been easier. Faking A Predictable Paycheck When You Have Fluctuating Income| Bible Money Matters viaRockstar Finance...

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Persistence is an important virtue, but its only part of the battle. Lets explore a few ways it’s possible for you to do that. Fuel Your Ego by Making Your Objectives Public Your ego cansabotage your work. You could also share your habit across your social internet. Quitting will grow more embarrassing, and difficult, as your friends check in on your progress. In other words,peer pressure yourself into achieving a habit....

When personal beliefs and work collide, it can always bea tricky situation. The reason, the study’s authors speculated, is not that employers dislike a particular religion. Rather, secularization implies the declining influence of religion in everyday life and its disappearance from the public sphere. Thus, from the perspective of secularization theory, even atheists are penalized. However, as this andother studieshave noted, outlawing discrimination can’t always solve the problem. Religious Affiliation and Hiring Discrimination in the American South: A Field Experiment| Sage Journals viaVox...

Some may be conscious, like putting a geeky bumper sticker on your car. Others may be more subtle, like the music you choose to listen to. In all cases, though, we express ourselves through intentional choices. I think generally people really do want to be known. They’ll even do that at the expense of looking good. They’d rather be seen authentically then positively if it came down to that choice....

If you’re hosting guests, save them the trouble and remember to declutter before they arrive. Giving each other space is important to being a greathostandguestin the 21st century. Even though it might seem like a minor detail, it’s one that your guests will defintely appreciate. Day 18: Declutter Medicine Cabinet| Apartment Therapy Photo byromana klee.

Winter is the best time of year to prune your trees. A pruned tree also allows more wind and light through the tree and can increase fruit and flower production. It’s safest to make cuts from ground level and always use a hard hat and safety glasses. If you are unsure of how to prune your tree, hire a licensed arborist. it’s possible for you to seek recommendations at your local nursery....

Sometimes life throws big changes our way by surprise, and other times we can plan for them. Either way those changes are tough to handle alone. When you know those changes are coming, identify the people you trust to help you through them. People around you serve many different purposes in your life. 5 Helpful Tips for Adjusting to Change| Dumb Little Man Photo byBeverly Goodwin.

Saving more money seems impossible for many of us. We already have so many expenses, after all, where is that money going to come from? Afford Anything explains: It’s during these moments that you realize: “I really can afford anything. Not everything, but anything. But what if you could avoid these financially stressful situations altogether? I need every dollar.” That’s a mathematical impossibility. To make it easier, they recommend saving just an extra one percent of your earnings each month....

Nobody likes that person that just rattles off profound statements about themselves. They sound a little narcissistic and it’s hard to tell if they’re lying or not. Saying “I’m great at pitching investors” sounds pretty egotistical. If you’re an expert at something, don’t just tell them why, show them. How to Promote Yourself Without Looking Like a Jerk| Harvard Business Review Photo byErich Ferdinand.

Are you a student? Have you had a free meal yet today? If not, you’re missing out. On just about any college campus, there’s free food all over the place ripe for the picking. Check out the full post below fromHackerspacefor all the tips. Image byLindsey Turner(Flickr).