Hit my $10k savings goal and it felt weird, not happy

I've been saving for like 18 months, putting away $150 from every paycheck. Last Tuesday I checked my account and saw it hit $10,006. I thought I'd feel awesome but honestly I just felt scared, like what if I need more? That number made me realize I've been so focused on the goal that I forgot to figure out what it's actually for. Has anyone else felt kind of empty or anxious when they hit a savings milestone?

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eva_gibson14d ago

Feel the exact opposite, hitting $10k felt like a massive weight off my shoulders.

the_rowan15d ago

Ha, I feel you. Hit my goal once and immediately panicked that I'd somehow jinxed my bank account.