Barry Sizemore
Total 921 Posts
How Shame Can Prevent You From Making Better Money Decisions
Shame can prevent better money decisions because it narrows thinking and reduces trust in your own judgment. When shame is present, decisions are often driven by avoidance or self-protection rather than clarity. Many people recognize this as a subtle internal freeze: delaying decisions, second...
Why Financial Regret Is Harder To Let Go Than Debt
Financial regret is often harder to let go than debt because it lives in memory and identity, not on a statement. Debt can be measured, reduced, and eventually cleared. Regret doesn’t follow a balance—it follows meaning. Many people experience this as a looping thought pattern: replaying past...
Why Financial Shame Can Linger Long After Mistakes Are Made
Financial shame has a way of staying present long after the numbers have changed. Even when debts are paid down, income improves, or habits become more responsible, the emotional weight of past decisions can quietly persist.
For many people, the issue isn’t a lack of effort or awareness. It’s the...
10 Advantages Of Professional Tax Planning With A CPA
Tax season can be stressful for individuals and businesses alike. With numerous tax documents to compile, figures to crunch, and deductions to claim, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. If you want to take the hassle out of tax season, consider working with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In...
A Sustainable Productivity Reset Without Over-Optimization
Most productivity advice assumes the problem is inefficiency. You’re told to clarify goals, tighten systems, remove friction, and improve follow-through. If things still feel hard, the implied answer is usually more refinement: better tools, stricter routines, more consistency. But for many...
Why Doing More Doesn’t Always Create Relief
Doing more doesn’t always create relief because increased activity doesn’t automatically resolve the pressure underneath it. Many people respond to stress by adding effort—taking on more tasks, tightening schedules, or pushing themselves to stay ahead. For a while, this can feel stabilizing...
How Productivity Culture Trains Constant Self-Monitoring
Productivity culture trains constant self-monitoring by encouraging people to track, evaluate, and optimize themselves almost all the time—even when nothing is wrong. This often feels like an internal observer that never turns off. You may notice yourself mentally checking how focused you are...