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START SMALL
With anything that causes us anxiety, taking baby steps is recommended before making a big leap. Psychologist Dr. Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. says an impactful way to ease into conversations about money matters that may make you feel, well, fidgety, is by sharing one tiny piece of information to start. Something as simple as ‘I was able to save $400 this month’ or ‘I was able to save $100 this month by not going to Starbucks’ are great examples. “This initial piece of information shouldn’t be anything too significant, but rather something neutral or benign, which won’t feel too exposing or private to reveal,” she continues. “Hopefully, the other person will accept what was shared without any judgment. Then, other pieces of information can be individually shared at a safe pace.”
Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., is a Psychologist in Los Angeles. To read the full article “How To Get More Comfortable Talking About Your Finances” visit hermoney.com
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