Financial Literacy
The Psychology of Money
Mindful Mike
Financial Therapist
Published
Feb 03, 2026
Explore the emotional and mental aspects of how we spend, save, and invest.
What You'll Learn
1
Your Money Script
Understand the deeply held beliefs about money you learned in childhood.
2
Emotional Spending and Its Triggers
Learn why we buy things we don't need and how to break the cycle.
3
The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Investing
How to stay rational when everyone else is getting rich off the latest trend.
4
Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset
Discover how your perspective on money impacts your ability to build wealth.
5
Financial Anxiety and Stress Management
Strategies for coping with the mental burden of financial instability.
6
The Happiness of Spending
Learn how to use your money to buy experiences and time rather than just things.
7
Dealing with Financial Shame
How to move past past mistakes and start fresh on your financial journey.
8
Communicating About Money
Tips for having healthy financial conversations with family and friends.
9
Setting Boundaries with Money
Learn how to say "no" to financial requests that jeopardize your own goals.
10
The Goal of Financial Freedom
Redefining success as having control over your time rather than just a high net worth.