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Using emotions to drive decisions and actions. “I’m scared about investing. I don’t know enough and it makes me nervous. That’s a sign that I shouldn’t do it. A high interest savings account is my best option.”
Mind reading is assuming you know what other people think, for example, "I’m too embarrassed to speak to a professional (e.g. financial counsellor) about my budget or financial problems because they will think I’m stupid."
Struggling to find a personal finance book you connect with? Well perhaps Luna Jaffe’s ‘Wild Money’ is what you’re looking for.
What happened when we caught up with Prime7 News to talk about why we love doing what we’re doing.
The problem with all or nothing thinking is that it can disrupt any attempts to change your behaviour and habits. For example, if you want to create and stick to a budget there’s a good chance that even one slip up will derail all of your efforts.. All-or-nothing thinking will have you believe that you’ve totally failed, and that you might as well throw the budget out the window.
Understanding why we do what we do with money can help us build new habits. This article explores the impact of labelling and some strategies you can use to change your thinking.
The way we think and feel about money and ourselves influences the way we act and what we do. Want to take control of your money and make better decisions? Then it’s time to think about the messages you’re telling yourself.
What steps can you take in 2019 to boost your financial wellbeing?