Unblocking Your Path to Financial Success: A Deeper Dive into Money and Emotions

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Money is one of those topics that often brings up a whirlwind of emotions. Maybe it’s fear, scarcity, or a feeling of not being good enough. But what if I told you that these emotions might not actually be about money at all? Instead, they could be tied to deeper, emotions that have been built over years, possibly even starting in childhood. These blocks can heavily impact how we relate to money, and ultimately, how we show up in our businesses.

I recently had a conversation with Eloise Tomkins, a money relationship coach and psychologist, who shared some powerful insights about the emotional blocks that hold us back from financial success.

The Root of Money Beliefs

If you’ve ever struggled to get ahead financially or wondered why you feel so uneasy about money, the problem may not be your strategies—it might be your beliefs. According to Eloise, a lot of the limiting money beliefs we hold start in childhood and stick with us, often without us even realising it. These beliefs influence how we earn, spend, and manage money as adults. So, if you feel like you’ve been struggling with money for a while, it’s time to ask: Where did this belief about money come from? Unpacking those old money stories is key to shifting your financial perspective for good.

More Than Just a Money Mindset Shift

You’ve probably heard that financial well-being starts with your mindset. But Eloise believes that it’s not just about changing the way you think. It’s about understanding the deeper emotions that have been at play in your subconscious for years. She emphasises that these deeply rooted emotional patterns are often the root of money issues.

Recognising Visceral Responses

When we talk about our emotional blocks around money, it’s not just mental; it’s physical too. Have you ever felt tense or uneasy when talking about your prices or when thinking about your financial situation? That physical discomfort is your body’s way of reacting to your emotional blocks. Becoming aware of these visceral responses is the first step in breaking through. You don’t have to stay stuck in that feeling—it’s a sign that there’s something to uncover and release.

Techniques for Awareness and Change

One of the best ways to start moving past these money blocks is to slow down and get curious. Where do those uncomfortable feelings show up for you? Maybe it’s avoiding the visibility of putting your offers out there, or feeling uncomfortable even saying your prices aloud. Eloise recommends journalling as a simple yet powerful tool for this process to help you start to recognise patterns and understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. Awareness is the first step in making a change that’s going to create lasting shifts in your financial reality.

Diving Into Common Money Blocks

So, what are the most common money blocks you might be dealing with? Here are a few that Eloise shared. Perhaps you can see yourself feeling or doing these:

Scarcity Block – Feeling like there’s never enough money, no matter how much you have.

Trust Block – A lack of trust in yourself to make good financial decisions, often leading to impulsive or avoidant behaviour.

Struggle Block – The belief that making money has to be hard, leading to burnout and stress.

Worthiness Block – The feeling that you don’t deserve wealth or success, often tied to self-worth and visibility.

Safety Block – Using money as a safety net to avoid emotional discomfort, leading to overemphasis on financial security.

Perception Block – Thinking that wanting or having wealth is bad or greedy, which holds you back from creating abundance.

Breaking Free: Going Back to Go Forward

When it comes to moving beyond these blocks, it often means revisiting the past. It’s not about living there, but understanding how those early experiences shaped the way you feel about money now. One technique Eloise uses is called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which helps people tap into their brain’s memory network and process emotions tied to those old money stories. It’s an incredibly powerful way to start shifting long-held emotional patterns and create space for new beliefs to emerge.

Moving Forward

The journey of unblocking your path to financial success doesn’t stop once you’ve uncovered a few blocks. In fact, as you grow and face new financial challenges, you may uncover new ones. The process is ongoing, and each new step of growth presents new opportunities for healing and transformation. The key is to keep going, to keep embracing that personal growth, and to remember that every financial breakthrough you have is also a personal breakthrough.

Final Thoughts

Eloise leaves us with one final thought – your worth has nothing to do with how much money you have or how much you make. It’s not about the number in your bank account—it’s about embracing your inherent value and allowing yourself to experience the abundance that is already available to you. By addressing the emotional blocks that have been holding you back and creating new, healthier money habits, you can create a more empowered and abundant financial future.

You are worthy of success.

You can take Eloise’s quiz on identifying your money blocks here.

Where to find Eloise Tomkins