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Your Brain on Boredom Shopping: The Neuroscience Nobody Talks About
Discover why willpower alone can't stop boredom spending. Learn how dopamine drives the shopping urge and why browsing feels better than buying.
Dec 8
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Boredom (And Why Your Brain Hates It)
Boredom isn't just 'nothing to do'—it's an intensely uncomfortable mental state your brain desperately wants to escape. Understanding this changes…
Dec 5
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November 2025
When Black Friday Meets Boredom: Why We Shop When We Have Nothing Better to Do
Thanksgiving weekend creates a perfect storm of boredom spending triggers. Understanding why you're vulnerable is the first step to mindful choices.
Nov 25
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How to Spot Negative Emotions About Money
"Learn to recognize the physical and emotional signals that money stress is affecting your decisions, and what to do about it.
Nov 21
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Why Giving Money Away Makes You Feel Better About Money
Discover the psychological benefits of regular charitable giving and how generosity changes your relationship with money
Nov 3
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October 2025
Tithing: The Psychology of Giving First
How the practice of tithing -giving 10% before anything else- builds financial trust and reduces money anxiety for Christians.
Oct 31
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Building Good Money Habits Is Hard
Discover the neuroscience behind habit formation and why consistently saving money and journaling daily rewire your brain for lasting change.
Oct 27
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You're Writing Your Money Story
Building a savings habit while journaling about money feelings creates the foundation for lasting financial wellness—here's how they work together.
Oct 24
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How to Track Your Real Money Progress
Simple ways to notice and remember the emotional and behavioral signs that you're actually growing with money—no spreadsheets required.
Oct 21
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Am I Actually Getting Better with Money?
Acknowledge emotional and behavioral signs of financial progress beyond just your bank balance; they reflect your growth.
Oct 20
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Why Spending Limits Actually Make Life Easier
Discover how setting spending boundaries can reduce stress and increase happiness.
Oct 17
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What's the Difference Between Financial Wellness and Financial Peace?
Understanding the difference between the journey of financial wellness and the destination of financial peace, and why both matter.
Oct 14
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