You Didn't Spend That Because You're Bad With Money #5secondreflex #SelfGrowth #MentalHealth #shorts
28 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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Jerry S. Lin explains overspending isn't about being irresponsible. A 30-second nervous-system response called the scarcity reflex gives temporary relief, then shame kicks in and you avoid checking your accounts. Most budgets fail within a week because the underlying pattern never gets addressed.










