Emotional relationship with money

Money Under Control: What is Your Relationship with Finances? Each of us approaches money differently—some save it, while others prefer to invest or spend it. Every financial decision is influenced by emotions that we often do not even recognize.

This module focuses on understanding your emotional relationship with money. It will help you identify behavior patterns and better manage your finances.

Self-awareness – You will discover how your emotions affect financial decisions.
Financial balance – You will learn to manage your resources more effectively.
Better planning – You will gain guidance on how to establish a healthy financial routine.
Elimination of bad habits – You will identify mistakes that hinder your financial growth.
Sense of security – You will enhance your financial well-being and confidence in decision-making.

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Imagine that money is a person. How would you describe them? He is a reliable friend that I can always count on.
It is a moody acquaintance, sometimes it comes, sometimes it goes.
He is a strict teacher who gives me lessons.
He is a dangerous tempter who leads me to hasty decisions.
It is someone I would like to get to know better, but I still can't seem to grasp.

If you had to compare your financial behavior to an animal, which one would it be? Squirrel - I always save something for a rainy day.
Sloth – I don’t pay much attention to money, it comes and goes.
Shark – I always look for opportunities to multiply them.
Chameleon – I adapt to circumstances, sometimes I save, sometimes I spend.
Butterfly - I enjoy being in the moment and don't think much about the future.

Imagine that you receive an unexpected 10,000 euros. What is your first reaction? I will immediately start thinking about how to invest them.
I feel relief because it will help me solve some problems.
I immediately imagine what I can buy.
I have mixed feelings because I don't know if I will handle them correctly.
I perceive it as a test – I want to use them wisely, but I am afraid that I will waste them unnecessarily.

If money were a color, what color would it be for you? Green – a symbol of growth and stability.
Red - passion, but also danger.
The blue – cool rationality.
Gold – shine, luxury, and success.
Gray - something that is essential but boring.

What feelings does the word "debt" evoke in you? Panic – I always try to avoid it.
Neutrality – it is just a tool that needs to be used properly.
Motivation - properly utilized debt can bring profits.
Resignation – it seems to me that I will never escape it.
Nostalgic laughter – there was a time when I was afraid of it, but now I have it under control.

If your relationship with money were weather, what would it be like? Clear sky – I have a clear plan and I know what I am doing.
Exaggerations – sometimes I succeed, sometimes I don't, but I always manage to cope somehow.
Storm – stress and uncertainty are part of my financial life.
Fog – I'm not sure where I'm heading, but somehow it will develop.
The rainbow after the rain – I have gone through tougher times, but now I feel optimistic.

Imagine that your financial future is a film. What genre would it be? Document - I have a clear plan and I stick to it.
Adventure film – there is always some challenge or opportunity that arises.
Thriller – I constantly deal with tense situations.
Romantic drama – money sometimes ruins my relationships, but I still believe in a happy ending.
Sci-fi - I hope that technology and new possibilities will bring me wealth.

If you could ask money one question, what would you ask it? How can I multiply you without significant risk?
Why do you keep escaping from me?
How can I have more of you without losing my freedom?
How can I learn to manage you better?
How can I ensure that you bring me satisfaction, not just stress?

Imagine you have a magic vault that gives you exactly the amount of money you need every month. What will you do? I will start to focus more on my dreams and personal development.
I will feel relief, but I will still be looking for ways to have more.
I will start living more generously and helping others.
I will feel like I am losing motivation to work and improve myself.
Nothing will change, I am already trying to be financially stable.

If you had to come up with a metaphor for your relationship with money, what would it be? Money is like water – if it flows properly, it brings life, but if I hold it too tightly, it slips away between my fingers.
Money is like fire – it can warm and help, but also burn.
Money is like a tree - if I cultivate it properly, it will grow.
Money is like the wind – I don't see it, but I feel its impact.
Money is like a game – sometimes I win, sometimes I lose, but there is always a way to keep playing.