I set up automatic transfers to savings so I wouldn't have to think about it but now I obsess over every other purchase, like I've used up all my willpower on one good habit.
More people experience this than they realize.
Outsourcing one financial decision to avoid temptation can paradoxically increase anxiety about all other spending choices.
“Where Are You with Saving and the psychology of deferred gratification?”
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.