Archive for year: 2011

Did you hear about this story?

Betty Jean Barachie of Kunkletown, Pa., was sentenced to 27 months in prison in 2006 for embezzling $1.5 million over eight years from the credit union where she was a branch manager.

She used the money to buy, among many, many other things, hundreds of pairs of shoes, more than 3,000 books, 58 coats, 16 chain saws and a $25,000 John Deere tractor.

What do you think led Betty Jean to do this?

There are many reasons and situations that lead people to shop in excess such as:

• Impulse buying
• No limitations on finances
• Addiction
• Avoidance
• No budget
• Want to make others feel good
• Keep up with the Jones’

Oniomania (from Greek ὤνιος onios “for sale” and μανία mania “insanity”[1]) is the technical term for the compulsive desire to shop.

Compulsive shopping hasn’t been studied to the same extent as other dependencies or addictions. However, some people consider it to be a very serious and widespread problem that can cause grave social, financial, and emotional effects.

I am curious, what do you think…

• Do you think a person who is out of control with their shopping is a shopaholic or do you think they are hoarding?
• Do you think a person who is out of control with their spending is organized or disorganized?

Let’s talk about this and let me share with you what I have experienced first hand in my practice.

So go ahead – register now!

HAVE YOU EVER FELT like you were stuck in a rut?

And then find yourself wondering if things will ever change?

But then when you start to really think about it, you know it’s going to take something more this time to make a difference – for real change to occur.

You realize that you are going to need some motivation to get you back into the groove of things, however the motivation that you know you need becomes a game of hide and seek.

The minute you begin to feel a twinge of energy to do anything about your circumstances, it feels as if something else gets in the way and takes priority over what you initially started out to do.

The next thing you know, you are left feeling overwhelmed, energy depleted, and looking for the motivation to go and try again.

In this Tuesday’s tel-class, we are going to explore 3 Important Questions that will help you gain perspective on what may be actually the cause of this cycle and how to overcome it.

Are you interested to know what these 3 Important Questions Are?

If so, you need to register for this class – it’s going to be one to remember!

REGISTER HERE!

It’s not uncommon to hear the following statement:

“I am so worried about what people may think of me once they find out what’s behind my closed doors.”

I reassure them that no matter what I may find behind their closed doors that it’s not for me to “judge.”

My purpose is to help them get back on track and improve the quality of their life.

However, depending upon what is behind their closed doors, determines the course of action necessary to facilitate this process.

Usually what prevents people from “opening their doors” is the fear of thinking they will be “found out.” Since there is a lot of shame and guilt accompanying clutter, one tends to feel isolated and alone.

Yet, interestingly enough, when one does reach out for “help” they are looking for assistance from someone who can understand their pain because they recognize that moving past the clutter and getting organized is so much more than just putting things away.

Most people are looking for a structured plan that will encompass the tangible, linear application as well as the emotional empowerment aspect.  Therefore, an organic process can take place which will allow a person to “let go” without compromising their belief system.

It’s important to stress that although it may appear one door is being closed, the reality is that another door is opening full of simplicity.

Want to learn more – sign up for this upcoming tel-class – Tuesday, July 26, 2011 – 6:00 PM Eastern Time

Details Here