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6 Tips for Setting Better Goals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Goal setting seems to be one of the Things That We Do in our society. Reaching for goals can be a good thing. Unfortunately, setting goals effectively can trip you up. Your first step when setting a goal is to choose something that matters. Before you get started on your goal, you need to take some time to look inside.

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A Better Way to Achieve Your Goals This Year

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How are you doing with your goals? But for all good intentions, only a tiny fraction of us keep our resolutions; University of Scranton research suggests that just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals” ( Forbes ). When most of us make New Year’s goals, we set ourselves up for failure. This is her goal. The secret?

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

How are you doing with the financial goals you made for 2023? Unfortunately, many people abandon their New Year’s goals by mid-January and everything goes downhill from there. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, but rather to find creative ways to get through the month without unnecessary spending.

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Being Intentional With My Time, Finances, and Food – My Goals for 2012

Couponing 101

I shared on the Couponing 101 Facebook page recently that my word for 2012 is “intentional” Despite making lots of goals, I tend to struggle with controlling my day-to-day actions to reach my desired goals. I really love making goals. I tend to set a lot of goals, but I rarely meet all my goals.

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Q&A | focus, blogging for money, and prepping for a split

The Frugal Girl

If I were in your shoes, I would focus more on the process and on good habits , rather than on the ultimate goal of being free of credit card debt. One other thing: I would make very small goals, and then I’d celebrate the heck out of it when I met those goals. from early blogging days!

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Common Pitfalls to Avoid While Trying to Lose Weight

Koupon Karen

From understanding the role of hydration and setting realistic goals to recognizing the importance of mental health and the pitfalls of fad diets, we provide the insights you need to keep your journey on track. Some individuals make the mistake of eliminating entire food groups or severely restricting calories, hoping for quicker results.

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Caring Causes: Salvation Army Red Kettle

Motherhood Moments

The social services charity said that hundreds of bell ringers are needed to help meet the Red Kettle fundraising goal of $2 million this year. The Salvation Army reports that demand for its services has been spiking due to the impact of rising prices for food, gas, rent and utilities.