Life Kit How to curb money avoidance and face financial woes head-on
Jan 7, 2022
Discover the roots of money avoidance and the psychological factors driving it. Expert insights reveal how reshaping your relationship with finances can lead to improved wellbeing. Learn to confront financial stress through mindfulness and healthier habits. Explore creative, cost-effective ways to stay connected without breaking the bank. Cultivating self-awareness helps foster a positive relationship with money, turning mistakes into valuable learning experiences.
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Money Avoidance Is a Survival Instinct
- Money avoidance is a survival instinct rooted in our brains.
- We're wired to avoid pain and seek reward, making financial woes uncomfortable.
Habit Loop of Money Avoidance
- If avoiding finances gives you relief, that behavior gets reinforced.
- This creates a habit loop, especially if money has caused discomfort.
Map Your Habit Loop
- Map out your money avoidance habit loop: trigger, behavior, result.
- For example, thinking about bills (trigger) leads to cleaning (behavior) instead of paying them.
