Episode 22: Money Guilt - Healing Your Relationship with Spending
"You're not selfish for spending on yourself - you're healing in full colour.” - Rebecca Ann
Why We Feel Guilty About Spending After Loss
There's something about grief that makes money feel.....loaded. Every purchase feels like a question: "Would they approve?" "Should I be saving instead?" We're wired to feel guilty for choosing joy after heartache.
Episode 22: Money Guilt - Healing Your Relationship with Spending
When I Bought Something Just For Me
The first time I bought myself something nice after Les died, I cried in the car. Not because of the item - but because I felt so torn. But here's what I've learned: spending on things that bring healing, peace, or joy.....is part of rebuilding.
3 Ways to Ease Money Guilt
Check your story - Is this guilt yours, or someone else's voice?
Reframe it - This is not "wasting money. It's choosing yourself.
Try a joy budget - Even $10/week for something that lights you up.
Your Worth Is Not Tied to Saving Alone
You are allowed to have beautiful things again. You're allowed to book that trip. To upgrade your bed. To get the haircut. You're rebuilding your life, and yes - some of that costs money.
Spend with Heart, Not Fear
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