1. Recognize That Financial Resolutions Can Be Tricky
Talking about money can be hard, which means you may not feel comfortable shouting your financial goals (or your challenges) from the rooftop. And that can make it harder to set and stick to a financial goal.
âFinance is an area of our lives far more difficult to address than many others,â says Cecile Lyons, a psychologist specializing in financial psychology. âThereâs a lack of transparency, and a sense of shame that may go along with behavioral patterns a person has or doesnât have.â And because you may not feel completely comfortable talking about your finances with others, you might hesitate to tell people about your resolution, or enlist a friend to help keep you accountable as you progress.