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London Writers' Salon

#125: Vicky Reynal — Financial Therapy for Creatives, Balancing Art & Income, Financial Resilience, Writing Non-Fiction

Dec 28, 2024
Vicky Reynal, a psychotherapist and author of "Money on Your Mind," discusses the surprising emotional ties that influence creatives' financial decisions. She shares insights on how understanding belief systems around money can lead to better choices. Vicky emphasizes the need for a balanced perspective between creativity and financial stability, especially for writers. The conversation touches upon cultural attitudes toward wealth, the emotional complexities in publishing, and practical strategies for fostering resilience and community in artistic endeavors.
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  • Understanding personal beliefs about money is essential for creatives to manage financial decisions without compromising their artistic integrity.
  • Financial emotional awareness enables individuals to recognize and question the motivations behind their spending habits for healthier financial practices.

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Understanding Financial Well-Being

Financial well-being is fundamentally about the sense of control over financial choices rather than the amount of money one possesses. This emotional aspect emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and understanding personal attitudes toward money, which greatly influences feelings of calmness or anxiety regarding finances. Vicky Raynal, a psychologist specializing in financial therapy, highlights that deep-rooted emotional issues can often manifest in financial behaviors, such as a fear of abandonment leading to overspending. By examining these underlying emotions, individuals can better manage their financial decisions and operate from a place of awareness rather than fear.

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