Money and Relationships
Why You Keep Breaking Money Promises (And How to Stop the Cycle of Money Stress)
By Wendy Wright, LMFT, Financial Therapist and Money Coach Money promises sound so good at the time, right? Promises like: “I will get this organized and never fail again!” “I will get this debt paid off and never go into debt again!” “I will get my s%!# together and never struggle again!” I have made…
Read MoreChange Your Money Habits: The First Step Most People Miss
If you’ve ever told yourself, “I just need to be better with money,” you’re not alone in trying to change your money habits. Most of us have been taught that financial change starts with action. Make a budget. Cut the subscriptions. Stop eating out. Stick to the plan. But here’s the truth: sustainable change with…
Read MoreConnecting the Dots with Financial Therapy
By Wendy Wright, LMFT, Financial Therapist and Money Coach I feel so alone when it comes to my finances. The sense of dread that overcomes me before I look at my account balances or credit card statement is crippling. I know my relationship with money needs help, but I don’t know where to begin. …
Read MoreTalking About Money Through Feeling Language
Healing Begins When We Take the “Money Word” Out of the Sentence By Wendy Wright, Financial Therapist & Money Story Specialist™ My Financial Therapy Approach builds from my 10 Principles of Financial Therapy©.Let’s start with one of my favorites: “Take the money word out of the sentence.” This practice helps deepen your relationship to the…
Read MoreHealing Your Holiday Story
when it’s not the most wonderful time of the year As a Financial Therapist, I talk with clients every day about their relationship with money. As we approach the holiday season, I often recall a session with a young couple when the topic of holidays, and holiday spending, came up. “Ugh, the holidays,” one of…
Read MoreFinancial Self-Care Is a Thing
By Wendy Wright, LMFT, Financial Therapist, Money Coach, Your Money Mentor When I read this article by Hannah Frye on mindbodygreen, I did a happy dance. Self-care is real, important, and helpful… and financial self-care is foundational if you want your self-care to be deeply effective. As Hannah explains, “Financial care should be a core…
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Six Signs of Real Money Confidence (It’s Not What You Think)
Six Signs of Real Money Confidence (It’s Not What You Think) By Wendy Wright, LMFT, Financial Therapist You want to feel more confident with money — not just in how much you earn, but in how you relate to your finances. But confidence isn’t built on perfect spreadsheets or hitting a certain revenue goal. Real,…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Finally Face the Numbers You’re Avoiding
What Happens When You Finally Face the Numbers You’re Avoiding? Inspired by negotiation expert Kwame Christian, here’s how to approach the money conversations you’ve been avoiding — starting with the ones in your own head. We all avoid certain conversations. Sometimes they’re with clients or partners.But more often? They’re the quiet, uncomfortable conversations we avoid…
Read MoreYou Can’t “Budget” in a Panic
Why Quick Fixes Miss the Mark—And What to Do Instead by Wendy Wright, Financial Therapist, Money Coach Picture this: You check your bank balance and your stomach drops. A wave of shame, fear, or frustration hits hard. Instantly, the fix-it brain kicks in: “That’s it. I’m making a budget.” But here’s the truth: you can’t…
Read MoreNavigating Job Loss with Heart & Strategy
Managing Through a Layoff: Financial and Emotional Strategies by Wendy Wright, LMFT, Financial Therapist, Wealth Transfer Dynamics Specialist, Money Coach In today’s uncertain economic climate, layoffs have become an unfortunate reality for many professionals. Whether you’re currently facing unemployment or concerned about job security, navigating a layoff requires both a financial plan and an emotional…
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