From Scarcity to Abundance: Rewiring Deep Money Beliefs Through the Body

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” to grow your income or improve your financial situation, yet something seems to hold you back? Maybe you’re following money-saving tips, building a business, or working hard at your job—but deep down, you feel stuck.

The truth is, your body might be holding onto beliefs about money that are sabotaging your success. The good news? By working with your body, not just your mind, you can shift those beliefs and open yourself to abundance.

Why Scarcity Mindsets Are Stuck in the Body

Most of us pick up our core beliefs about money early in life. Maybe you heard things like:

• “Money doesn’t grow on trees.”

• “Rich people are greedy.”

• “You have to work hard to make a living.”

These beliefs often come from well-meaning parents, teachers, or communities. However, over time, they don’t just live in your mind—they embed themselves in your body. If you’ve ever felt a pit in your stomach when thinking about finances or avoided looking at your bank account because of anxiety, that’s your body reacting to these deep-seated beliefs.

Even if your conscious mind is telling you, “I deserve to make more money,” your body might be saying, “But it’s not safe to have wealth.” This disconnect can create resistance, self-sabotage, or fear around financial decisions.

The Mind-Body Connection and Money

Think about the last time you faced a stressful money situation. Did you feel tension in your shoulders, tightness in your chest, or a knot in your stomach? These physical sensations are your body’s way of expressing the stress and beliefs it’s holding onto.

When affirmations or mindset shifts don’t seem to work, it’s because your body hasn’t caught up. The body needs more than positive thinking—it needs somatic (body-based) practices to release the tension and rewire your relationship with money.

Somatic Practices to Shift Money Beliefs

Here are three powerful practices, including the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), to help you release money blocks and move toward abundance.

1. Body Scan for Money Stress

• Sit in a quiet space and close your eyes.

• Think about a financial goal or a money-related decision (e.g., asking for a raise, increasing prices in your business, or saving more money).

• Notice any sensations in your body—tightness, heaviness, or unease. Where do you feel it? Is it in your chest, stomach, or elsewhere?

• Acknowledge these sensations without judgment. Say to yourself, “It’s okay to feel this way. This is just my body showing me where I need to shift.”

2. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping for Money Beliefs

• EFT, also known as "tapping," is a powerful tool for releasing emotional and physical tension. It involves tapping on specific acupressure points while focusing on a negative thought or emotion.

Steps to Use EFT for Money Beliefs:

1. Identify a limiting belief about money, such as “I don’t deserve to be wealthy” or “Money is hard to earn.”

2. Rate how strongly you feel this belief on a scale from 1 to 10.

3. Start tapping on the following points in order while repeating a phrase like, “Even though I feel [limiting belief], I deeply and completely accept myself.”

   • Eyebrow: Tap the point where your eyebrow begins near the bridge of your nose.

   • Side of the Eye: Tap the bone on the outside corner of your eye.

   • Under the Eye: Tap the bone under your eye, just above your cheek.

   • Under the Nose: Tap between your nose and upper lip.

   • Chin: Tap the indent between your lower lip and chin.

   • Collarbone: Tap the area below your collarbone.

   • Under the Arm: Tap about four inches below your armpit.

   • Top of the Head: Tap the crown of your head.

4. Repeat this process for several rounds, adjusting your phrase as you begin to feel a shift. For example, “I am open to releasing this belief” or “I choose to feel safe with money.”

5. Reassess how strongly you feel the belief on a scale from 1 to 10. Notice any emotional or physical shifts.

EFT helps calm the nervous system, reduce emotional intensity, and reprogram the body’s response to limiting beliefs.

3. Visualizing Abundance While Grounded

• Stand or sit with your feet firmly planted on the ground.

• Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.

• Imagine yourself achieving your financial goals: seeing a growing bank account, running a successful business, or feeling financially free.

• As you hold this vision, check in with your body. Do you notice any tension or resistance? If so, breathe into those areas and imagine them softening.

• Repeat an empowering phrase, such as “It’s safe for me to receive abundance” or “I deserve financial freedom.”

From Fear to Freedom

Shifting your money mindset isn’t just about reprogramming your thoughts—it’s about helping your body feel safe in abundance. Practices like EFT tapping, body scans, and visualization help release the resistance stored in your body so you can confidently step into financial freedom.

When your mind and body align, opportunities flow more easily, decisions become clearer, and success feels natural.

Ready to experience abundance? Start with one of these practices today, and watch as your relationship with money transforms.