Thinking about money makes me feel powerless.
I was told “get a career so you can get a high paying job” and “I’ve been with this company for (x)yrs and I’ve connected with the right people to set my paying price.” From that story, I have learned learned that money means you have the right connections and skills to get a higher […]
I’m not selfish if I prioritize my own financial future.
When I think about money, I feel shallow and materialistic. I learned that money means power and greed. This is a story that was passed down to me by my parents and by their parents before them. This story has protected me from being ungrateful for what I have, but it has also cost me […]
My money story protects me from overspending but…
When I think about money, I feel blind. I learned that money is a control mechanism to get what you want. I learned this money story from watching people buy nice things at the mall, and I could not. The story that money is a control mechanism has protected me from overspending, but it’s also […]
I’ve always been an idiot around money
What is one of the money stories you’ve learned?I learned that I’m an idiot when it comes to money. I know I SHOULD be able to figure these things out, but I just never do. I’ll always be dumb when it comes to money. What is that story trying to protect you from?I guess it’s […]
My partner doesn’t take our finances seriously.
What is one of the money stories you’ve learned? My partner isn’t taking our finances seriously. What is that story trying to protect you from? I’m not sure. He really doesn’t seem to care. I know this is a story I’m telling myself, but he is constantly reinforcing it!! Ok so if the story is […]