Symptom & Outcome Matrix - Money
Money anxiety isn’t always about not having enough.Sometimes it’s about what money has quietly been asked to carry for you. Safety. Stability. Worth. Proof that you’re “doing okay.” You might be earning, yet never fully relaxed. Checking your balance more than you want to. Feeling guilt after spending. Second-guessing decisions. And no matter how much comes in, it still never quite feels like enough. On the surface, it looks like a money problem.Underneath, it’s often something else. When self-worth gets tied to income or stability, money stops being neutral. It becomes a measure of safety. And your nervous system stays on high alert — just in case it disappears. The shift isn’t about “having more.” It’s about feeling calmer and steadier with what you already have. Making financial decisions without panic or self-judgement.Letting money be a tool, not a verdict on your value. That shift starts internally. By naming the fear behind the numbers instead of reacting to them. By separating your worth from your bank balance. By creating structure that supports you rather than feeds anxiety. By meeting the real need money is standing in for — reassurance, stability, certainty. This is how you begin to create your path to inner peace with money. I’m curious — and share only what feels safe to you: Which part of this shows up most for you right now?