Addictions

Most people struggle with an addiction. Whether it's sexual, work, alcohol, shopping, porn, drugs, eating, exercising, internet (facebook, twitter), or playing video games. People become addicts because the activity has a positive feeling. There is an excitement that entices a continual dependency. Addictions in some form can be extremely destructive. Marriages have ended, children have severed ties with their parents (vice versa), some have lost jobs and others have thrown up their hands and walked away from everything. The consequences of being an addict can have such devastating results.

Dealing with addictions can be the hardest struggles a person faces. The question than an addict generally has is: "Why can't I stop?" Being addicted to anything can be embarrassing. Often times, people refrain from discussing their addiction of out fear that people will perceive them as lacking self-control. In most instances, the desire is so overwhelming that it takes up a huge portion of their time either through the consumption or thoughts of engaging.

What is an addiction that you are dealing with? Perhaps it’s something that you do not speak of. Perhaps others are aware. What is your strategic plan that you have in place to help you overcome this addiction? I would encourage you to speak with a licensed counselor or professional to discuss your addiction. Here are some website resources:

Addiction Help Line
Overcoming Pornography Addiction (University of Texas Dallas)
The Center for Internet Addiction
Alcoholic and Drug Addictions

Also, check with your health insurance provider. Most carries support these types of services.

Ebay & General Motors

Are you looking to buy a vehicle? Then look no further than eBay. General Motors will begin selling cars tomorrow on the popular online auction site. This will be the real deal. The only catch is: you have to live in California. That sucks! According to Business Journal, “consumers will be able to browse showrooms, ask questions, negotiate prices and purchase new 2008-2010 vehicles”. Recently out of bankruptcy, GM is taking advantage of the market niche. A report titled, “Consumer Behavior Online: A 2009 Deep Dive” released by Forrester indicates that on average, consumers spend at least 12 hours a week online. This indicates that more people are less skeptical to goods online. For example, last month, instead of going into Best Buy or Circuit City to buy another laptop power surge for a hundred bucks, I went to the popular Froogle.com, and saved myself roughly $80. I ordered the surge online on Wednesday and it arrived by Friday. The power of the net!