5 Ways to Stay Rooted in Your Financial Wellness Journey

Up until last year, at the start of each year I found myself exhausted and didn’t have the energy to do anything. I couldn’t figure out why I was so drained and unmotivated, but when the pandemic hit it forced me to spend time examining the relationships I had. It brought to the forefront that I was giving everything to everyone, but didn’t know how to fill myself back up. It also became very clear that I didn’t have a lot of boundaries in place. I noticed that I would get less done when I was always making myself available. I also had to take a step back and recognize moments of people pleasing and how it was impacting progression in my own financial wellness path.What I ultimately realized is: a lack of  healthy boundaries and giving from a cup that is not in overflow will not help your financial wellness journey.

So what exactly is financial wellness? Financial wellness refers to the state of having financial stability that allows an individual to live comfortably and make stress free financial decisions. Financial wellness means having enough money to cover basic needs like housing, food, healthcare, and education. It also means unexpected expenses are no longer emergencies but inconveniences.

Taking care of yourself is a crucial part of financial wellness. When you’re stressed, overwhelmed or operating on low energy, it can be difficult to make good financial decisions. Prioritizing self-care, whether it’s through exercise, meditation, journaling or spending time with family and friends, can help you feel more grounded and focused on living abundantly. 

It’s important that when stress arises in your financial journey that you are able to understand how you cope and to make one different decision that goes against the pattern. Here are 5 ways to stay rooted in your financial wellness journey especially if you are feeling anxious:

1) Find a way to move your body (i.e. yoga, hiking in nature, walking, running, workout or dance).

2) Take an epsom salt or pink himalayan salt bath to move through that energy.

3) If you have access, physically sit by water (i.e ocean, river or lake)—especially as the warmer months approach.

4) Express gratitude for the dollars that have already come in.

5) Calm your nervous system by drinking hibiscus or lemon balm tea. (St. John’s Wort drops are good as well).

A healthy state of financial wellness can positively impact your overall well-being, reducing stress and anxiety related to money and improving your quality of life. Achieving that requires a combination of self-awareness, healthy financial behaviors and self-worth. Which leads me to leave you with a few reflection questions that can help you avoid blind spots in your financial wellness journey :

1) How can you show up for yourself today before you show up for the world?

2) Of the people that you spend time with or talk the most to, do the conversations typically uplift you or leave you drained?

3) Are your current relationships supporting where you are in your financial wellness journey?

4) Who do you typically within your circle have money conversations with?