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Scenario

How material purchases can backfire emotionally

I impulse-bought a designer bag to prove to myself I could, but now I'm too afraid to carry it because someone might ask how much it cost.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Acquiring status symbols can increase rather than decrease feelings of fraudulence and social anxiety.

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 Money and identity — class aspiration and shame?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.