Cyber Monday Tips and Info

Cyber Monday is almost here! If you don't know what Cyber Monday is here is a quick wikipedia description:

Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving in the United States, created by companies to persuade people to shop online. The term made its debut on November 28, 2005 in a Shop.org press release entitled "'Cyber Monday' Quickly Becoming One of the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the Year".

You've no doubt noticed that most brick and mortar stores actually offer many of their specials online alone with free or highly discounted shipping. Your email inbox should be loaded with coupons and discounts galore!
For all of you who may or may not have hit Black Friday shopping, there  is still plenty of time to shop til you drop (or in this case until your eyes get tired) online from home.
Cyber Monday sales and deals may be better than Black Friday. There is a high probability that retailers will offer even better deals in order to prepare for Christmas inventory.
Just remember to:

1. Budget. Ordering online is almost effortless. Keep track of all your purchase costs so you don't have shoppers remorse when your credit card bill comes.
2. Have a plan. What or who are you shopping for. Try and keep this and your budget next to you while shopping. It's easy to forget someone or double gift if you don't have a tangible item in your hands right away. 
3. After you shop, review your list and make sure you have not gone over your budget or missed anyone. The point of these shopping days are to Christmas shop with a budget. There really should be nothing left on your list to buy for people. In a perfect world, all packages arrive on time, in working order, exactly as you order them. You have them wrapped and under the tree and you miss all of the Christmas mall mayhem.

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3 Healthy Tips To Help Stop Shopping From Home

Do you spend a lot of time inside tempted by QVC, home shopping networks, and the internet ? 

1. Resist the urge by taking a walk. This provides energy  and clears your mind for a while. When you go back home or to work, try and align your space with your renewed positivity. A clear mind is the best way to start clearing your personal clutter.
2. Budget. Leave no room in your budget for unnecessary items. Think about your future, and your retirement. How important will this stuff be to you when you need money the most?
3. Change the channel. Don't paruse your TV or the internet for shopping sites. There are hundreds of other shows you can watch that don't involve you spending your money.

Shopping addiction is a real issue folks. Try your best and and don't be hard on yourself. Every day is a new beginning, and you will face many challenges along your journey. Best of luck.

If you feel you need some more help, this site offers a support group that looks promising.
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/shopping_addicts/

Rachel Seavey, Professional Organizer
I am located in Pleasanton Ca, and serve the San Francisco Bay Area.
I specialize in Hoarding Disorder, Chronic Disorganization and helping the overwhelmed with clutter. I love what I do, and I provide realistic expectations and timelines. Don't suffer in chaos any  more. Every breath is a new beginning! Please visit my site at www.collectorcare.com
Tweet me on Twitter : Like my Facebook page : Find me on Pinterest