Money is never just about numbers. It’s about fear, responsibility, pride, guilt, confidence, and security. And whether we realize it or not, those emotions influence nearly every financial decision we make.
In this episode of The Green Zone Podcast, Jeff Green and Lauren Smith explore how emotions shape the way we think about, react to, and manage our money—and why unchecked feelings can quietly undermine even the best financial plans. They explain why self-awareness is essential to long-term financial success, how to work with your emotions instead of against them, and how disciplined decision-making leads to greater confidence over time.
Together, they walk through practical ways to keep emotions from driving your decisions, including:
- Identifying the hidden fears and pressures behind money choices
- Understanding how guilt and responsibility affect spending and saving
- Avoiding reactive decisions during market volatility
- Learning when “doing nothing” is the smartest move
- Slowing down emotional timelines before making major changes
- Using planning as a foundation for confidence
- Letting values—not comparison—guide your financial life
- Building discipline that holds up in uncertain markets
- Developing healthier conversations around money with family
- And more!
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