2967.How many times has a money-related conversation come up in a group,and one of the group members tries to quickly shut it down?(1)
Well,why not?Below,let's bring up some key points on some unhealthy money attitudes:
Be stressed about finances.
Stress is a pretty serious issue as it is linked to many potential health problems.(2)
Whether it is an issue with endless debt or bad managing,finding out which is the main issue is the first step to solving it.
Be incapable of saving money.
If you're one of the many people who find that the second they get their paycheck,it's almost all spent-—don't feel bad.According to a study from Cornell,that is the average response.Interestingly enough,the study also states that the impulse to spend is actually a learned behaviour.(3)
We learn from an early age that in order to be happier,we need to spend our money.
Avoid talking about money for fear of conflict or embarrassment.
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Shutting down the dialogue is a good way to maintain your old beliefs.Statements like,"It's not polite to talk about money",only produce a shame to openly talk about finances.I think people shut it down in case it may cause embarrassment in their life.
Hate people who have too much money.
This is an interesting topic to me.In a society obsessed with wealth and materialism,some people think the high road is to disdain(鄙視)those who have money.Being obsessed with money is very unhealthy.However,disdain someone you have never met simply because they have more resources than you is just petty.Money is a tool and nothing more(5)
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A.Fear has this tendency to shut the brain down. B.Discussing a topic is a natural way to learn about it. C.Hatred does nothing but make you crazy and miserable. D.Such as: "Oh,we don't care about those kinds of things." E.It's time to teach the next generation how to save money. F.It's no surprise given that our culture is so consumer-driven. G.Understanding the starting points for your financial stressors is important. |