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How financial achievements become emotional talismans

I finally paid off my credit cards but I keep the statements in a drawer and look at the zero balance when I feel anxious.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Past victories are preserved as evidence against future fears of inadequacy.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Money and mental health?”

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