Blog Layout

Are Your Emotions Keeping You Stuck Financially?

Julie Murphy • February 10, 2025
A coin is sitting on top of a pile of rocks.

Be honest…have you ever looked at your bank account and felt a pit in your stomach? Maybe you’re working harder than ever, but no matter what you do, there never seems to be enough. Or you set financial goals with the best intentions, only to fall back into old patterns that leave you frustrated and stuck.


You tell yourself, This time will be different. But somehow, it isn’t.


Sound familiar?


I want you to know—you’re not the only one feeling this way. And most importantly, you haven’t done anything wrong. Your financial reality isn’t just about numbers; it’s deeply tied to your emotions. In our free IMPACT Workshops, we hear it all the time—people stuck in the same patterns, frustrated, and wondering why their financial situation never shifts. But here’s the exciting part: you can break free. Our next workshop is coming up—join us and take the first step toward transforming your financial future.


Money is NEVER Just About Money


I’ve spent decades helping people transform their financial lives, and here’s what I know for sure: Money is simply a reflection of what’s going on inside you. If you’re stuck in cycles of debt, overspending, or scarcity, chances are, there’s an emotional pattern running beneath the surface.


But here’s the good news…once you see it, you can change it.


Let me introduce you to Joan.


Joan was smart, successful, and worked hard. But no matter how much she earned, she never felt financially secure. She saved aggressively one moment, then spent impulsively the next, all while battling constant money stress.

When we started working together, she had a major breakthrough…her money struggles weren’t actually about money at all.


Growing up, Joan had watched her parents fight about money constantly. Her dad held onto every dollar in fear, while her mom spent freely, chasing the feeling of security. Without realizing it, Joan had carried those same conflicting money patterns into her own life.


She even married someone who mirrored her parents’ financial dynamics…leading to years of stress, resentment, and ultimately, divorce.

When she finally saw the emotional roots of her money struggles, everything changed. She realized that fear, not logic, was running the show. And the moment she started healing those emotions? Her financial situation shifted almost effortlessly.


What Emotional Patterns Are Running YOUR Financial Life?


Take a moment and ask yourself:


✔️ Do I avoid looking at my finances because it makes me anxious?
✔️ Do I spend impulsively to feel better, only to regret it later?
✔️ Do I feel like no matter how much I make, it’s never enough?
✔️ Do I stay in situations (jobs, relationships, lifestyles) because of financial fear?


If you answered yes to any of these, your emotions may be running the show more than you realize.


But don’t worry…awareness is the first step to changing everything.


From Stuck to Freedom: Gina’s Story


Let’s talk about Gina.


Gina had a dream…to stay home with her kids. But financially, it felt impossible. She and her husband relied on her $45,000 salary, which made up nearly half of their household income. Every time they talked about money, she felt overwhelmed.


Her inner voice kept whispering, You can’t afford to do that. You’ll never make it work.


That fear kept her stuck.


But instead of letting it control her, Gina and her husband took small, intentional steps to change their reality. They got clear on their spending, reduced debt, and started saving strategically. Not overnight…but little by little.


And after three years of conscious financial choices, Gina was able to leave her job and be home with her kids…just like she had dreamed.


It wasn’t about suddenly making more money. It was about changing her mindset FIRST.


How to Start Shifting Your Financial Reality


If you’re ready to break free from emotional money patterns, here’s where to start:


1️⃣ Identify Your Triggers  – The next time you make a financial decision, pause. What emotions are at play? Guilt? Fear? Excitement? Just noticing can start to shift old habits.


2️⃣ Rewrite Your Money Story – If you’ve been telling yourself, I’m bad with money or I’ll never get ahead, it’s time to change the narrative. Start affirming: I am learning to manage my money in a way that supports my dreams.


3️⃣ Take Inspired Action  – Small, consistent changes create lasting results. But here’s the key…it has to align with who YOU are, not what others expect from you.


Are You Ready to Break Free?


If you’re serious about shifting your financial reality, I want to invite you to my FREE 3-part live workshop series.


We’re going deep into:


💡 Your Emotions Created Your Financial Reality – Learn how your past emotional experiences have shaped your money patterns.
💡
How to Harness Your Emotions to Get Out of Your Way Financially – Discover powerful tools to shift your relationship with money.
💡
The Key is to Be You…ALL of You!  – Align with your true self and watch abundance flow effortlessly.


It’s time to stop letting emotions keep you stuck and start using them to create the financial life you truly want.  Sign up today!


Share Blog On Social

A woman is smiling while money is falling around her.
Image of budget planning worksheets
A sign that says join julie on youtube
A book titled the spiritual laws of money
Get it NOW!

Recent Blogs


Strengthen Your Financial Muscles and Design the Life You Want
By Julie Murphy January 30, 2025
When you strengthen your financial muscles, you’re not just increasing your wealth…you’re creating a life that reflects your deepest values, fuels your passions, and supports your long-term happiness.
You can create real wealth: a life of joy, purpose, and freedom.
By Julie Murphy December 31, 2024
You can realign your life. And you can create what I call real wealth a life of joy, purpose, and freedom that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Traditional budgeting feels like a chore, a constant reminder of restrictions and sacrifices.
By Julie Murphy December 5, 2024
Does the word budgeting make you cringe? Do you feel a pang of guilt every time you think, “I really should budget better, but honestly, I just don’t want to”?
Show More

Similar Blogs

Strengthen Your Financial Muscles and Design the Life You Want
By Julie Murphy January 30, 2025
When you strengthen your financial muscles, you’re not just increasing your wealth…you’re creating a life that reflects your deepest values, fuels your passions, and supports your long-term happiness.
You can create real wealth: a life of joy, purpose, and freedom.
By Julie Murphy December 31, 2024
You can realign your life. And you can create what I call real wealth a life of joy, purpose, and freedom that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.
Traditional budgeting feels like a chore, a constant reminder of restrictions and sacrifices.
By Julie Murphy December 5, 2024
Does the word budgeting make you cringe? Do you feel a pang of guilt every time you think, “I really should budget better, but honestly, I just don’t want to”?
Emotions around money show up in our bodies in ways we don’t always realize.
By Julie Murphy October 29, 2024
Money isn’t just something we deal with mentally or emotionally—it’s physical too. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, financial stress impacts our bodies.
Show More
Share by: