I should get my car washed. I should pay my bills. I should eat less. I shouldn't sleep so late on the weekend. Our lives are filled with shoulds. Shoulds keep us on the straight and narrow path to goodness. What are shoulds and where did they come from?

Shopping is a pastime that hooks us into spending more than we can afford. Malls are like giant theme parks that beckon us to make out dreams come true through purchasing things. Mall Therapy is a quick and enjoyable way to curb the unstoppable urge to spend.

Although we joke that when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping, shopaholics suffer from a serious psychological problem. Compulsive spending and debting can lead to bankruptcy and ruined lives. It's no laughing matter

Don't be afraid to shop around for a good match between you and your psychotherapist. No matter how well trained the therapist is, if you are not at ease with him or willing to talk about personal problems or feelings, you will be wasting your money.

Did you ever have a problem or emotion that was so upsetting you wanted to call your best friend because you needed a friendly ear? But what happens if no one answers? Don't get stuck with your feelings and misery. Use Narrative Tapping to get over it.

We are now living in very stressful times. War, global warming and economic disasters plague us. Yet, most of our stress arises from our negative thoughts and beliefs. We tend to think that what we think is the truth. What if it isn't? If your thoughts are making you depressed or stressed try these three helpful tips to brighten up your day.

What is the difference between compulsive spending and compulsive debting? What creates the urge to shop? How does brain chemistry influence compulsive spending? What's the solution? Find out here.

When people tell you to "just get over it!" they never tell you how to accomplish that. Therefore, most people just push whatever it is below the surface where it still smolders. An amazing technique called EFT will help you "get over it" permanently.

Procrastination is all about dodging something unpleasant. Most of us want to escape from following the rules that are imposed by those in authority. Is your child starting to show signs of becoming a procrastinator?

Are you wondering why you are having a hard time completing a task that appears to be simple? Are you willing to put up with the dire consequences of dragging your feet? Discover what kind of fear is holding you back.