Finance is a tug-of-war between fact and feeling

Nov 07

We all have money stories.

It’s part of what shapes our choices.

Finance is a tug-of-war between fact and feeling.

One moment you know the numbers.
The next, your emotions take the wheel.

The truth is, money isn’t just math.
It’s a mix of hard facts and the stories we tell ourselves. ✨

Understanding this split can change your financial life:

Spot Your Money Stories:
↳ Notice the beliefs you picked up as a kid.
↳ “Money is hard to get.” “I’m not good with money.” These are stories, not facts.

Face the Financial Truths:
↳ Your bank balance is a fact.
↳ Your spending habits are facts.
↳ The rest is just noise.

Separate Story from Reality:
↳ Write down what you believe about money.
↳ Next to each belief, write the actual numbers.
↳ See what’s real and what’s just a story.

Challenge Old Narratives:
↳ If you think you’ll never save enough, look at your savings rate.
↳ If you feel behind, compare your progress to your own goals, not someone else’s.

Build New Habits on Truth:
↳ Set a budget based on your real income and expenses.
↳ Track your progress, not your fears.

Let Go of Shame:
↳ Everyone has made money mistakes.
↳ The story of “I’m bad with money” keeps you stuck.

Embrace the facts, rewrite the stories.

That’s how you build real wealth—inside and out. ✨

Avraham
Your Money Coach

P.S. Ready to take control of your money story? 💬 Book a free session with me today and let’s rewrite your financial future together!

About The Author

Hi, I'm Avraham (pronounced Av-Rum.) I'm a reformed spender, financial coach, and the founder of Avraham Byers Financial (I'm better with money than coming up with company names.) In a funny and non-preachy way, I teach people how to take control of their finances without giving up their smoked butterscotch lattes.
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