#emotional-spending

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fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Percentage of Your Mental Life Is Influenced by Money?

Behind every decision regarding how you allocate your precious time on earth - every meal, every subscription, and every purchase - you weigh whether something is 'worth it.' And underneath each decision lurks a tangled matrix of emotions, biases, social programming, narratives, justifications, and scheming about money and value.
Mental health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Should you buy it? If you answer 'yes' to these questions, probably not

Intentional spending, considering emotional triggers, is crucial even when budgets are tight.
fromDefector
1 month ago

I Have Found A Personal Finance Influencer Who Isn't As Bad As "Personal Finance Influencer" Sounds | Defector

Growing up with a mother who meticulously tracked finances instilled a fear and shame of money that shaped attitudes towards financial spending.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

I Worked Through Labor, My Wedding and Burnout - For What? | Entrepreneur

Emotional resilience can manifest in spending, despite financial hardship.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I do not need a 100 hairbrush. So why have I spent so long fantasising about one?

The fantasy of purchasing unnecessary luxury items may reflect a deeper avoidance of personal emotions or unmet needs.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was taught financial literacy at a young age, but I still ended up with credit card debt. My problem was emotional spending.

Emotional spending can undermine financial literacy, even for those with strong foundational knowledge.
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