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Scenario

Why self-denial feels safer than self-care

I feel guilty when I spend money on myself but I don't hesitate to buy things for other people and I know this makes no sense.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Spending on others avoids the vulnerability of claiming personal worth while maintaining familiar patterns of self-sacrifice.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Financial anxiety and scarcity mindset?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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