Overcoming Financial Anxiety: A Guide for Successful Entrepreneurs
- Jackie McDonald
- Apr 15, 2024
- 3 min read
Hey there, amazing entrepreneurs!
Today, we’re diving deep into a topic that touches many of us, yet is often shrouded in silence: financial anxiety. Yes, even the most successful among us can experience those nagging fears about money—fears that don’t just disappear with the next sale or successful launch. But here’s the good news: you’re not alone, and there are actionable steps you can take to conquer those fears and create a narrative of abundance.
Understanding Financial Anxiety Among Entrepreneurs
Financial anxiety isn't just about not having enough money; it's often about our relationship with money. Many entrepreneurs experience financial stress, regardless of their business's success. This anxiety can stem from uncertainty about the future, the irregular income streams that often accompany entrepreneurship, or deep-seated beliefs about money rooted in past experiences. Recognizing the sources of your financial stress is the first step towards managing it effectively.
Strategies to Overcome Financial Fear
One of the most powerful tools to help you overcome this fear is Tapping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). This method combines elements of cognitive therapy with acupressure to relieve stress and anxiety. Here’s a simple tapping sequence to help shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance:
Karate Chop (Side of Hand):
Even though I feel this financial anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself.
Even though it feels like, no matter how much money I make, I am always worried about more, I love & accept myself.
Even though I try to hide my money worries, the truth is I am thinking about it all the time, and I love & accept myself anyways.
Top of the Head: “I’m worried about money.”
Eyebrow: "I feel this worry in my body"
Side of the Eye: “I’m scared I won’t have enough.”
Under the Eye: “All this financial pressure.”
Under the Nose: “I’m afraid of failing.”
Chin: “What if I can’t sustain my success?”
Collarbone: “I'm ready to start letting this fear go.”
Under the Arm: “I am open to believing I can create the results I want.”
Under Chest: "I am capable of creating the money I want & need"
Wrist: “I am worthy of abundance and success.”
This sequence can help calm the nervous system and foster a more positive outlook on your financial situation. Repeat it daily or whenever you feel anxiety creeping in.
A Success Story of Transformation
Let me share with you a story about a client of mine, let's call her Emma. When Emma first came to me, she was a successful entrepreneur with a thriving business, but plagued by anxiety over her finances. She worried incessantly about every dollar spent and had a hard time enjoying her success. Through our work together, which included regular tapping sessions, Emma began to rewrite her financial story.
She moved from a place of constant fear to one of gratitude and confidence. She not only continued to grow her business but also started investing in herself and her community, which brought her a sense of fulfillment she had never felt before. Today, Emma views her success not as a fluke or something to be feared but as a sustainable and expandable part of her life.
Overcoming financial anxiety is not about reaching a certain number in your bank account; it's about changing how you feel about your financial journey. By acknowledging your fears, using tools like EFT, and reshaping your narrative, you can cultivate a healthier, more abundant approach to personal and business finances.
Remember, the path to financial freedom is both an internal and external journey. Be kind to yourself and acknowledge each step you take towards abundance. You’re doing great, and I’m cheering for you!
Ready to learn more about how EFT Tapping can help you heal your money fears and feel better? Join us inside the "Wildly Wealthy Woman Course" tailored specifically for female entrepreneurs who are here to build an empire while helping others.
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