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The Powerful Triggers Behind Overspending & 4 Ways to Overcome Them
We’ve talked a lot about overspending here, especially in the context of budgeting.
But we haven’t really explored why spending too much is such a common issue.
What leads to overspending and what can someone do to fight it?
A budget is a great start, but if you have a tendency to overspend, setting a budget isn’t a magic pill that cures everything. The psychology of overspending is slightly more complex than that.
In this article, we will go over:
The main reasons for overspending
Common examples
The effects of overspending
How to stop
Financial Impostor Syndrome: Do You Have it & is it Costing You Money?
Success is normally great, but sometimes it comes with feelings of guilt.
In other cases, someone works hard and achieves success, but then feels like they didn’t really earn it.
Imposter syndrome can arise in many contexts. There is a special kind as well – financial imposter syndrome – which affects many people who have improved their financial situation.
What is financial imposter syndrome?
Imposter syndrome describes a feeling of inadequacy that arises when you don’t think you’ve earned your place among your colleagues or current social circles.
It’s something that often comes when you’ve gotten your seat at the table, but feel like you don’t belong. Specifically, it’s the feeling that you’re a fraud and don’t deserve that seat.
Today’s Affirmation
I let go of all of my fears surrounding money. I choose to view money in a positive light. Money is a good thing - it enhances my life in countless ways. Money is... Continue Reading