To The Core | Who are You Trying to Impress?

On today's episode of Revitalized Womanhood: To The Core, Gina discusses overspending, and why we do it. She discusses the psychology of spending and shares some advice on how to improve self worth, which is where many overspenders are often lacking. Her advice consists of:  Stop comparing yourself to others.  Do what feels good! Say yes, and step out of your comfort zone. It's okay to make mistakes.  Only you can be you.    See the detailed show notes and timestamps below for more information.   Join the Revitalized Sisterhood    Connect with Gina Trimmer on Instagram    Join the Free Revitalized Womanhood Facebook Community   On this episode: (0:30) Gina welcomes listeners to this week's episode of To The Core by introducing today's topic of overspending and unnecessary spending, using the reference and analogy of Keeping Up with the Joneses.    (2:35) Packing for trips, and the expectations versus realities of a trip or vacation.    (6:30) The psychology of spending, and how dopamine levels are increased in online shopping due to the anticipation of waiting for a package.    (8:20) Gina talks about our self worth in regards to spending, starting with the premise of stop comparing yourself to others.   (10:30) Going further with advice, Gina encourages listeners to do what feels good and debates the internal struggles of women.    (11:50) Saying yes, and actually making things happen is important for growth and opportunity.    (12:40) Gina tells a story that encompasses the idea of doing things to get out of your comfort zone.    (16:00) Gina expresses that it's okay to make mistakes, and discourages beating yourself up.    (17:20) Through a reference to a review Gina once received, she makes the point that "only you can be you".    (21:00) Unnecessary spending just turns into clutter, in more ways than one.    (24:15) All of that overspending can turn very harmful, Gina emphasizes as she goes into the financial and budgeting side of the issue.  (26:50) In summation, Gina asks listeners why they are overspending, and to pinpoint the root of the problem.