11 Tiny Social Cues That Tell You Someone Grew Up Struggling Financially

ā€œWorkaholism is often a response to financial trauma, as individuals may work excessively to avoid future financial difficulties or setbacks. This behavior can lead to burnout, which has serious mental and physical health complications,ā€Ā explains Joyce Marter, a licensed clinical professional counselor.

Talk therapy and its benefits

Joyce Marter, LCPC, ā€œtherapy is a safe, supportive, empathic space to explore the aspects of self you may not be willing or able to explore within the context of friendships or other personal relationships.ā€

Balance Abundance Mindset With Financial Consciousness To Build Wealth

When people talk about building wealth, they often focus on one of two extremes: ā€œthink abundant thoughts and the universe will manifest your dreamsā€ or ā€œbudget harder, work more, and tighten the numbers to turn a profit.ā€ In reality, neither of these approaches works alone. Wealth is built at the intersection of expansive vision and … Read more

Why Talking About Money Is the Last Great Taboo

Changing the conversation about money can change everything. Despite progress in mental health awareness and financial literacy, money remains one of the most difficult topics for people to discuss. A 2024 Bankrate survey found that Americans think money is more taboo to talk about thanĀ politics, religion or even weight. The resulting silence isn’t harmless; it … Read more

Money Boundaries and Mental Health

How to go from doormat to dignified. Tears streamed down my face as I sat across from my CPA. MyĀ therapyĀ practice was generating a significant amount of revenue, yet I was on the brink of collapse. Poor profit margins and weak financialĀ boundariesĀ had left me in a severe cash-flow crisis. With kindness, he said: ā€œJoyce, you’re not … Read more

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