Does your budget bring you peace—or just make you feel guilty? In this week’s episode, Lauren and Nick unpack what happens when budgeting goes too far. From guilt-driven spending habits to feeling overwhelmed by every purchase, they explore how to budget a better way.
0:00 – Intro
1:18 – The Region Beta Paradox: Why small problems don’t spark change
5:43 – Budgeting as punishment: When structure becomes obsession
11:15 – How to reset your budget after reaching a goal
15:45 – Simplifying your categories for more freedom
20:34 – Stop looking at your bank balance to guide your spending
26:40 – The “lazy” way to start budgeting (that still works)
33:12 – Making room for fun while staying financially secure
39:45 – Aligning your budget with what you actually value
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