I've been putting $200 a month into savings for two years but every time something good happens I celebrate by spending way more than I saved, like I'm punishing myself for being responsible.
More people experience this than they realize.
The unconscious belief that pleasure and responsibility are mutually exclusive creates a cycle where financial progress triggers self-sabotage.
“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.