The Psychology of Money: What You Need To Know To Have A (Relatively) Fearless Financial Life
Callum Sutherland - Aug 28, 2023
Shame interacts with avoidance to create a vicious cycle. When you’re filled with shame the natural tendency is to avoid facing whatever is making you uncomfortable. That avoidance itself leads to additional shame and more avoidance.
Here is a great article on our complex relationship with money. It talks about how shame is one of the most powerful emotions associated with finances. It also talks about our family and past and how it affects us. Read the article here