Category Archives: Taking Control of Finances

How to Celebrate Hard Times

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 61 Comments

To celebrate your perseverance, patience, creativity, sense of humor and all-around personal responsibility … it’s time to gift yourself! Continue Reading

The Act of Letting Go: The Secret Path to Financial Peace

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 52 Comments

Letting go may feel like the hardest thing to do. But sometimes it’s the best thing you can do to give yourself the greatest chance to succeed. Continue Reading

Ten Seven Five: Is This the Key to Financial Peace of Mind?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 40 Comments

Financial peace of mind is what we all crave. Here’s what Dr. Phil showed me: an easy way to figure out why we don’t have it yet. Continue Reading

Death and Finances: Not Always a Pretty Picture

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 33 Comments

Death and finances: as much as we don’t want to think of it, finances inevitably play a role when we’re going through the death of a loved one. Who’s ready? Continue Reading

Peace of Mind: The New Drug of Choice

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 32 Comments

Peace of mind. Sounds lame. But once you’ve tasted it, you’ll do whatever you can to stay in that place. Problem is, few people even know it’s their goal. Continue Reading

Compulsive Shopping: Is It or Isn’t It?

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 40 Comments

Compulsive shopping habits can creep up on you. This may be a perfect time to check on whether your buying habits are healthy, or could use a closer look. Continue Reading

Blindsided: How Not To Be …

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sharon O'Day • 28 Comments

Blindsided … not something I want for you or for me. But how do we avoid it? We take our heads out of the sand, look at our lives and get real. Continue Reading

Business Is Not Kabuki Theater

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 15 Comments

Some hide behind kabuki makeup. Others behind busy-ness. But if your business isn’t a real business, do yourself a favor: go get a job. Continue Reading

Personal Responsibility Is Dead

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 27 Comments

Personal responsibility is now a hackneyed phrase that has lost its meaning. With today’s fast-paced changes and uncertainty, it’s time for something new. Continue Reading

How To Cut Through Financial Fear

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Sharon O'Day • 41 Comments

Financial fear can derail all your best intentions. It paralyzes, distracts or distorts. But these five steps will turn it to mush. Scouts honor. Continue Reading