A big part of financial freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life.
-Suze Orman
With older kids who are getting closer to being out in the world on their own, we have a lot of conversations about finances and what financial freedom looks like and feels like in life. I love the above quote because this is what I hope for the people in my life. That we’re all able to create financial stability, which can bring with it mental wellness as well.
Here’s what to come in this blog: ways financial stability can positively impact mental health, ways financial stability can negatively impact mental health, and wrapping up with some totally free self-care ideas.
Ways financial stability can positively impact mental health:
- Inner peace and inner calm
- Contentment
- Pay bills as they come in
- Excitement and joy
- Happiness
- Emotional connection
- More freedom in life
- More life choices
- High SES (Social Economic Status)
- More connection to causes that are close to your heart
What else would you add to this list?
Ways financial stressors can negatively impact mental health:
- Heightened anxiety
- Envy and jealousy of others
- Frustration
- Different SES from partner
- Sadness
- Increased arguments in relationships
- Grief and loss over life not looking the way you hoped
- Instability
- Not being able to support great causes
- Not looking forward to the future
What else would you add here?
Totally free self-care ideas:
- Go for a walk outside
- Do a quiet meditation
- Read a library book
- Snuggle with your pet
- Focus on your five senses
- Tidy up your space
- Connect with loved ones
- Look at the starts
- Sleep in
- Do some yoga stretches
- Tighten and release your muscles
- Come up with a great mantra
What other free self-care ideas do you enjoy in your own life?
If you’re struggling right now, know that you’re not alone. If you could use more help and support, please reach out to your doctor or a therapist in your area. Know that I’m thinking of you and sending lots of love and compassion your way!
