by Lisa Zamparo | Aug 16, 2017 | Optimizing, Soul, Strategy |
Perfectionism. The pursuit of an unachievable goal. That nasty voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough so don’t even bother trying. As a recovering perfectionist I know the struggle… and that’s why I’m launching this new...
by Lisa Zamparo | Mar 14, 2017 | Financing, Strategy |
There’s nothing like a deadline to jumpstart your motivation, so here’s one for you: April 30th. That’s the date by which your personal tax return must be filed and paid. The good news is it’s still several weeks away! Plenty of time to get yourself organized and...
by Lisa Zamparo | Jan 10, 2017 | Financing, Optimizing, Strategy |
Spending diets – the juice fasts of personal finance. I’m seeing a lot about this topic from financial bloggers this month. If you follow me on Instagram you know that I love my green juices, but I don’t want to survive on liquid for thirty days. While I love...
by Lisa Zamparo | Dec 20, 2016 | Financing, Optimizing, Strategy |
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – annual goal review season! I love the end-of-year review process. I feel lucky that this is part of my job as a financial coach. Helping my clients track their progress and celebrate their successes is THE BEST!...
by Lisa Zamparo | Dec 6, 2016 | Financing, Strategy |
I ♥ shopping online. As a Lifestyle Optimist, simplifying how I spend my time is super important to me. In the last few months I have experimented with online shopping to cut down on wasted time. Driving through Toronto traffic? Waiting in lineups? No thanks! I buy...
by Lisa Zamparo | Nov 15, 2016 | Being, Optimizing, Strategy |
A few years ago, on a really, really bad day, I Googled “how to be happier” in a desperate attempt to find answers to the difficult questions I was asking myself about my life. I lost a few hours in that proverbial internet rabbit hole, overwhelmed by all the positive...
