Let’s talk about something game-changing: your financial well-being is your health.
The connection between stress, emotions, and your money decisions is not just psychological—it’s physiological. When you're under financial pressure, your body knows. Cortisol spikes. Blood pressure rises. Your immune system takes a hit. And if that stress becomes chronic, it doesn’t just burn you out—it can ripple into every aspect of your physical and emotional health.
But here’s the empowering truth: the more informed and intentional you are with your finances, the more grounded and resilient your whole self becomes.
When you’re in a calm, regulated emotional state, your brain is more likely to weigh long-term rewards clearly. You’re more apt to stick with a savings plan, stay invested, or avoid emotional spending. But when emotions hijack the system (grief, panic, or even excitement), the brain’s logic center takes a backseat. Risk feels bigger than it actually is. Long-term thinking fades. And the decisions you make from that place—like pulling out of investments or spending impulsively—can derail your goals.
This doesn’t make you bad with money. It makes you human.
The magic happens when you start recognizing these patterns and reclaim control. Financial wellness isn’t about spreadsheets and budgets alone. It’s about nervous system regulation, mindset shifts, and giving yourself space to pause before reacting.
Here’s how to start syncing your finances with your well-being:
1. Notice your emotional state when making financial decisions. If you’re anxious, tired, or emotionally charged, pause. Come back when your system is calm. Your future self will thank you.
2. Create “financial hygiene” routines. Just like you brush your teeth, set a time each week to check in on your finances—without judgment. Regularity builds clarity and confidence.
3. Build a safety plan, not just a savings plan. Have a go-to strategy for moments when stress is high. Maybe that’s delaying a decision for 24 hours, or reaching out to a financial advisor, coach, or friend before making a big move.
4. Educate yourself, but through a lens of self-compassion. Information is power—but only when it’s filtered through understanding and patience, not shame or pressure.
5. Regulate first, act second. Whether it’s breathwork, a walk, or journaling—give your nervous system a moment before you swipe the card, sell the stock, or take on a new expense.
Financial health is not separate from your physical, emotional, or mental health—it’s part of the same ecosystem. When you tend to one, you support them all.
To learn more about this powerful mind-body-money connection, watch Amanda Priebe Harvey in action from WHC’s The BEST of LIFE Summit on YouTube.
