This is Optimal Finance Daily, Episode 2294.

Avoid these five phrases when asking for a raise, Part 1, by the Neurojim team of MyNeurojim.com.

And I'm your host and personal finance enthusiast, Diana Mariam.

This is the show where I read to you from some of the best personal finance blogs on the

planet.

Today, we have a longer article for you, so what I'll do is split it up, reading the

first part today and second half tomorrow.

Let's dive right into Part 1 and start optimizing your life.

Avoid these five phrases when asking for a raise, Part 1, by the Neurojim team of MyNeurojim.com.

There are many reasons to ask for a raise, a better offer from another employer, rising

cost of living, or simply wanting your pay to match your skills and experience.

Even if you know you deserve to be paid more, you may find that negotiating makes you

anxious.

But why does this happen?

And what can we do to make sure we succeed regardless?

Neuroscience has the answer.

When we enter a salary negotiation, stakes are high.

In response, we secrete stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that affect our

brains and bodies, a reaction commonly known as the fight or flight response.

You may also be dealing with insecurity and self-doubt, wondering if you really deserve

that higher pay.

When we feel stressed, these negative thoughts can take over and cause us to unwittingly

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