Because your body never lies — not even about money.
Have you ever felt a knot in your stomach when making a big purchase? Or a spark of excitement when you decided to invest in yourself? That’s no coincidence. Your body often knows before your head whether a financial decision is right. Yet we rarely listen. We rationalise, analyse, overthink — and ignore the whispers of our body.
Your body responds to money choices through the autonomic nervous system. When it senses threat (like the idea of spending “a lot” of money), your system switches to stress: raised heart rate, tense muscles, unease in your chest.
Not because there is real danger, but because your brain recognises “unsafe” — often based on old beliefs such as:
- “Money is scarce.”
- “I’m not allowed to treat myself.”
- “If I spend this, I’m being reckless.”
By taking your body’s signals seriously and learning to regulate them, you make more conscious money choices.
“Your body never lies — it tells the story your head doesn’t dare to feel.”
Real-life example
A client wanted to invest in a business coaching programme. Her head was excited, but her body tightened up. After some exploration, it turned out she had learned as a child: “Big expenses are stupid.”
We worked with breathwork and somatic exercises to help her regulate the tension. Only when her body calmed down, was she able to choose from a place of trust.
🔧 Practical tip – scan your body before you pay
This week, pause before every bigger financial decision and ask yourself:
- What do I feel in my body when I think about this?
- Is this a reaction to now, or an echo from the past?
- What do I need to choose calmly? (Pause? Breathe? Call someone?)
Your body is your ally. Learn to read it.
💬 Do you notice physical signals when it comes to money decisions?
Share it on social media or reply to this email. Together we can normalise body wisdom in money choices.
🎯 Do you want to learn how to shift from money stress to body awareness?
In my coaching we work with your brain, your body, and your behaviour to make choices that truly fit you.
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