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