Money MASTER or Money MASTERED? The Emotions around Money Mastery.

Fear charges the air as you watched your parents talk about, and go about bills and family needs.Anger charges the air as husbands and wives argue, because you swear she treats you like a wallet.Panic charges the air as the entrepreneur faces payroll.Anxiety charges the air as the young man buys the engagement ring.Annoyance charges the air as the beggar approaches for some help.Pain charges the air as you tell your baby, "No!", to the plea for a gaming computer.Jealousy charges the air as you wish you could keep up with the Jones's who just bought yet another _____.Desperation charges the air as you throw in a bigger discount than you can afford, in hopes of enticing that prospect to buy from you.Frustration charges the air as you drag yourself off to a job you hate because you need the paycheck. Let's face it, there are many negative emotions around money.  There are some positive ones too: Joyful exuberance charges the air as you learned you won the lottery.Relief charges the air on payday.Pride charges the air when you get a promotion with a raiseFun charges the air when you spend your birthday money giftsSpecial charges the air when your date goes all out for you.Confidence charges the air when your investment pays as, or better than expected. How we feel about money influences how we make it, spend it, and keep it.  Admit it.  Understand it, Manage it.  Tune in.