What do you do when you realize you have just purchased another round of goodies from the TikTok shop? Cringe, yeah maybe. Have you ever wondered why online shopping feels so effortless? Or why do you tend to buy more when browsing on your phone late at night? Let's discuss how human factors is a subset in psychology that explores how people interact with systems, environments, and technology.

We utilize some form of money each day, in which it allows us to purchase our wants and needs in order to survive. However, money is more than just a means of survival, it’s a symbol, a status, and often, a source of identity. But the way men and women define and interact with money is fundamentally different, and it affects everything from career choices to workplace confidence.

Have you ever bought something on a whim just because you were feeling stressed, bored, or even overly happy? This is called emotional spending, and it’s more common than you might think. Let’s explore how emotions affect our spending and how you can build emotional resilience around money.

Let’s be honest, (screams into the mic) burnout is real! There’s a moment when you look at your to-do list, look at it again to make sure it’s accurate and heart plummets because it feels like you’re drowning. For me, that moment is here due to month and year end closeouts, and the crazy tax season.

As someone in her late 30s juggling a full-time job, freelance gigs, graduate school, and personal aspirations, I often feel like I’m walking a tightrope without a net. It’s exhilarating, rewarding, and occasionally terrifying. Sprinkle in a thick layer of studying for certifications and my days blur into an intricate dance of deadlines and determination.

2025 is coming along and we are at the end of the second full week of the year! The new year is always a great time to reevaluate our goals and the boundaries we set around them.