Money and self-worth

8 years ago I quit my corporate job after a family bereavement changed my world view. I was anxious stressed and working in a job that fuelled these feelings. Staying in it didn’t seem worth it at all. I trained to become a yoga teacher, started my own business, worked less and rewired my nervous system. Stress and anxiety are not part of my daily life. I live in a far more sustainable way and I feel connected to the work i’m doing. However, over this time I haven’t earned a lot of money. Just enough to get by. I feel as though i’ve created a narrative around being a low earner and that the only way to earn good money is to be overworked, stressed and anxious. One thought is that i’m not experiencing these states then I do not have the ability to financially prosperous. I had my first baby last year and it has sparked a determination to earn more money. I don’t want to be a low earner. I want to use my skills and experience to call in more financial abundance. Lots of my peers are in high earning roles and I have thought’s like ‘i’ve missed the boat to be able to earn good money’ and ‘by stepping off the corporate ladder I sacrificed my ability to be a good earner’. Writing these they seem ridiculous but there is no doubt they have a hold on me and in turn hold me back. I would like some support to move beyond these unhelpful thoughts and see myself as someone who can earn well without sacrificing my wellbeing.

 

Answer:

The first step on any journey is to cultivate awareness both of where we are and where we want to go. So, even if it feels ridiculous, it is a great idea to take some stock of what else you both believe about money and think is holding you back. This actually creates the road map for you of what you can work on as you cultivate a different relationship to both making and having money. Maisie’s Money Mindset webinar in the Bonuses tab is a great place to start, and you should definitely have a listen to the podcast episodes 82-86.
In the meantime, can you think of any examples of people who are high earners and are not overworked, stressed or anxious? When you think of those people, what do you notice comes up for you? Why? Come back with part 2 for more coaching.