Money psychology: habits, emotions and enough

Quick answer

How you feel about money shapes what you do with it. Morgan Housel explains the psychology of money, TED speakers Michael Norton and Paul Piff look at money and happiness, and Two Cents covers money disorders and biases. Press Play all on repeat to work through it, and A–B loop an idea worth hearing twice.

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Videos in this playlist

  1. 1How to buy happiness | Michael NortonHow to buy happiness | Michael NortonTEDPlay from here Loop
  2. 2Does money make you mean? | Paul PiffDoes money make you mean? | Paul PiffTEDPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Thinking, Fast and Slow | Daniel Kahneman | Talks at GoogleThinking, Fast and Slow | Daniel Kahneman | Talks at GoogleTalks at GooglePlay from here Loop
  4. 4The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons from Morgan HouselThe Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons from Morgan HouselThe Next Big Idea PodcastPlay from here Loop
  5. 5The Psychology of Money: Morgan HouselThe Psychology of Money: Morgan HouselFranklinCoveyPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Morgan Housel: Timeless Lessons From “The Psychology of Money” & “The Art of Spending” | TWB Pod #34Morgan Housel: Timeless Lessons From “The Psychology of Money” & “The Art of Spending” | TWB Pod #34The Wealthy BarberPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Behavioral Finance | Investor IrrationalityBehavioral Finance | Investor IrrationalityThe Plain BagelPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Money Is Imaginary. Should You Trust It?Money Is Imaginary. Should You Trust It?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  9. 9Do You Have a Money Disorder?Do You Have a Money Disorder?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  10. 10Are You a Hoarder or a Mogul? (What's Your Money Sign?)Are You a Hoarder or a Mogul? (What's Your Money Sign?)Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Does Wealth Make You Meaner?Does Wealth Make You Meaner?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Why It's More Expensive To Be PoorWhy It's More Expensive To Be PoorTwo CentsPlay from here Loop
  13. 135 "Growing Up Poor" Habits You May Not Realize You Have5 "Growing Up Poor" Habits You May Not Realize You HaveThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
  14. 14FinCap Friday: Bias Behind Choices | Hosted by @missbehelpfulFinCap Friday: Bias Behind Choices | Hosted by @missbehelpfulNext Gen Personal FinancePlay from here Loop
  15. 15The HIDDEN COSTS of Every Decision You Make!The HIDDEN COSTS of Every Decision You Make!Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  16. 165 Ways People Are Dumb With Money5 Ways People Are Dumb With MoneyTwo CentsPlay from here Loop
  17. 17How Social Media Keeps You Poor!How Social Media Keeps You Poor!Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  18. 18Can You Really Get Rich Quick?Can You Really Get Rich Quick?Two CentsPlay from here Loop
  19. 19The Cult of Money Manifesting | The Mindful WalletThe Cult of Money Manifesting | The Mindful WalletThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
  20. 207 Purchases I Thought Would Make Me Happy, But Didn’t7 Purchases I Thought Would Make Me Happy, But Didn’tThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
  21. 21Luxury Vehicles and HappinessLuxury Vehicles and HappinessBen FelixPlay from here Loop
  22. 22How Your Money Anxiety Might Actually Help Build WealthHow Your Money Anxiety Might Actually Help Build WealthMoney with KatiePlay from here Loop
  23. 23What Are the Keys to Lowering Financial Stress?What Are the Keys to Lowering Financial Stress?Charles SchwabPlay from here Loop
  24. 24How To Build A Money Routine That Actually Works | The Mindful WalletHow To Build A Money Routine That Actually Works | The Mindful WalletThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
  25. 25How To Stop Overspending On Things You Don't NeedHow To Stop Overspending On Things You Don't NeedThe Financial DietPlay from here Loop
  26. 26Is talking about money really as awkward as it seems?Is talking about money really as awkward as it seems?MoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
  27. 27Dealing with emotional spending – Catherine’s storyDealing with emotional spending – Catherine’s storyMoneyHelperPlay from here Loop
  28. 28What I Learned From Being BROKE!!! (And Why I Wouldn’t Change It)What I Learned From Being BROKE!!! (And Why I Wouldn’t Change It)The Money Guy ShowPlay from here Loop

Why does money psychology matter?

Most money decisions are not maths problems. Habits from childhood, stress, social media and comparing ourselves with others all push us to spend, avoid or worry. Noticing those patterns, and deciding what "enough" means for you, often helps more than a new budgeting app.

How do I use RepeatWatch to change a money habit?

Pick one habit, such as impulse spending, and play the matching video. A–B loop the explanation of why it happens, slow it to 0.75× while you write down your own triggers, and save your plan's steps on keys 1–9. Replaying a short reminder before shopping can help it stick.

Frequently asked questions

Can money buy happiness?

Research suggests it helps up to a point, especially when it removes money worries, and that how you spend matters: on experiences, time and other people rather than more things. Michael Norton, Ben Felix and Money with Katie explore this, and the evidence is still debated.

What if money makes me anxious?

You are not alone, and small steps help: open the bills, list what you owe, and make one plan. If anxiety or debt feels overwhelming, talk to a free debt or money adviser and, if needed, a health professional. MoneyHelper's stories show people who did this.

Is this financial advice?

No. These videos are educational and come from the channels that published them. They are not financial, tax or legal advice for your situation. Rules, accounts and products differ by country, so for personal decisions consider a qualified, regulated adviser or a free, government-backed money service.