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We’re all familiar with the concept of retail therapy, splashing out in order to feel better. But we seldom consider whether we have a good relationship with our spending – many emotions, fears and desires could be driving poor habits.
In part, this is because talking about money is still seen as taboo – statistics show that 44% of people in the UK have avoided discussions about it*. Money can be an anxiety-evoking subject, a cause of embarrassment, or we were told that it’s an impolite topic. So we avoid talking about it, missing out on opportunities to understand ourselves better.
How’s your financial wellbeing?
Have you noticed that the way you spend money can be