Money on the mind: easing the strain of financial stress
Our Mindfulness and Meditation Experts
Financial stress is something most of us experience at some point — whether it’s trying to make ends meet, worrying about debt, managing family expenses, or fearing there won’t be enough for retirement. The anxiety might come from tough financial decisions, fear of losing savings, or inherited beliefs about money. No matter the root cause, the weight of financial stress can feel all-consuming — straining relationships, disturbing sleep, and impacting overall well-being.
Stress seeps into every corner of our lives, clouding our ability to think clearly and make rational decisions. It’s easy to spiral, projecting the present into an imagined, unending future. This often leads to avoidance: ignoring bank statements, skipping financial conversations, or dodging overdue notices. But rather than retreat, the more effective response is to meet this stress with presence and mindfulness.
Meditation won’t erase debt or increase our income, but it can help shift our mindset. When we can’t change a situation, changing our perspective can reshape our relationship with it — and that’s powerful when it comes to money.
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Explore guided exercises and courses designed to help you face financial stress with more resilience and less overwhelm. Whether you need to reset your mindset, release emotional tension, or simply take a mindful break, these tools can support you through it.
Check your balance
Before checking your bank account, pause and check in with yourself. A few deep breaths can help you feel centered and ready to face whatever the numbers may be.
Prioritization Course – Helps cut through mental clutter to identify what truly matters.
Balance Course – Designed to restore equilibrium and promote responsive, not reactive, behavior.
Material Desire (Obstacle) – Explores how to manage urges tied to spending habits.
Regret (Obstacle) – Helps reframe the guilt often associated with past financial decisions.
Emotionally overdrawn
When financial stress builds, it often feels emotionally overwhelming. These meditations are designed to bring relief and support emotional resilience.
Navigating Change – Learn to accept and adapt to shifting financial circumstances with more ease.
Stressed (Single) – Notice and reframe the mental narratives contributing to your stress.
Frustrated (Single) – A guided release to reduce tension and restore peace of mind.
Feeling Overwhelmed SOS – A quick reset when stress becomes too much to handle.
Treat yourself
Taking care of your mental health is vital — especially when money feels tight. Even small moments of joy and self-care can make a meaningful difference.
Add Some Joy (Walk) – A short, guided walk to help shift your perspective and lighten your mood.
Motivation Boost (Single) – Reconnect with your goals and reignite your sense of purpose.
Creativity Course – A 30-day course to inspire new ideas and open channels for self-expression.
Taking a Break (Single) – A gentle reminder to pause and reset, grounding yourself in the present moment.
Be kind to your mind
- Access the full library of 500+ meditations on everything from stress, to resilience, to compassion
- Put your mind to bed with sleep sounds, music, and wind-down exercises
- Make mindfulness a part of your daily routine with tension-releasing workouts, relaxing yoga, Focus music playlists, and more
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