TED Talks Daily The emotions behind your money habits | TED Business
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Dec 28, 2022 
Robert A. Belle, an insightful accountant, explores the deep emotional truths behind our spending habits. He explains how examining transaction histories can unveil hidden motivations linked to hopes and fears. Through engaging anecdotes, he reveals the significance of conducting an emotional audit of expenses to foster self-awareness and healthier financial choices. Belle encourages listeners to reflect on their emotional ties to money, emphasizing that understanding these connections can lead to more mindful spending and better decision-making.
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Chocolate Obsession
- Robert Belle, an accountant, discovered his chocolate overspending through expense tracking.
- This revealed an emotional spending pattern linked to stress and joy, ultimately leading him to address his diet and lose weight.
Nurse's Shopping Habit
- A client, a critical care nurse, realized she overspent on clothes and shoes through expense tracking.
- This was driven by a need for external validation, and addressing it led to increased savings and happiness.
Musician's Fear of Loss
- A marketing strategist/musician used expense tracking to confront her fear of loss.
- This improved her financial and romantic relationships, demonstrating money's connection to life.