Title: The Psychology of Money: What You Need To Know To Have A (Relatively) Fearless Financial Life
Headings: The Psychology of Money: What You Need To Know To Have A (Relatively) Fearless Financial Life
The Psychology of Money: What You Need To Know To Have A (Relatively) Fearless Financial Life
Emotion and money
Mental health and mental illness
Family and childhood influences never end
How to harness money emotions

Content: But common fears include the fear of not having enough, the fear of looking stupid, the fear of provoking envy and the fear of being exposed or humiliated. Guilt and shame are not the same emotion. Guilt has to do with feeling bad about a negative impact you’ve had on others, while shame is a feeling evoked when you let yourself down or don't live up to your own sense of what’s right. You might feel guilty because you have more than your friends, or you haven’t been particularly charitable, or you’ve had money come too easily. Shame is one of the most common and powerful emotions associated with money and personal finance. It is a prime reason people avoid doing what they know they should. It's natural to want to avoid exposure in relation to something you're ashamed about. Here are just some of the possible versions of shameful feelings related to money: I don’t have enough money. I’ve avoided thinking about finances.