When I first stepped into the financial space, I was overwhelmed.
Now, here’s the thing — my husband had been talking about financial growth, investments, and all the things for years. He loved it. It lit him up. And while I would listen, nod, and even be supportive… it just wasn’t my thing.
I knew it was his thing, and that was fine with me. I wasn’t opposed to it — I just didn’t feel that same spark.
Until the day I found my thing.
When the Switch Flipped
Once I realized that money could be more than bills and budgeting — that it could be a tool to create the life I wanted — I dove all the way in.
And when I say “dove in,” I mean head-first, no-life-jacket, swimming in the deep end kind of in.
I wanted to know everything.
I wanted to learn everything now.
And I wanted to share everything I learned immediately.
I was trying to stuff years of knowledge — decades, really — into my head in a matter of weeks. I devoured books, podcasts, articles, courses… and while it was exciting, it was also exhausting.
The Problem With Trying to “Catch Up”
There’s a special kind of pressure you feel when you realize there’s a whole world of information you didn’t know existed. I had this internal clock ticking in my head, telling me I was behind and I needed to “make up for lost time.”
So, I put unrealistic expectations on myself:
- Learn everything now
- Apply everything now
- See results now
The problem? That’s not how growth — especially financial growth — works.
In my rush, I made mistakes. Small ones at first. Then a big one. A six-figure big one that my husband and I both felt.
And that’s when I finally stopped and said, “This has to be done differently.”
The Shift From Overwhelm to Overflow
I realized I couldn’t think clearly or make smart decisions while I was in constant overwhelm. My mind was too full. My focus was scattered. My energy was always being pulled toward “the next thing” instead of the right thing.
So I slowed down.
I started making smaller, simpler decisions.
I stopped trying to learn everything before taking action.
I gave myself permission to breathe.
And that breathing room — that mental space — changed everything.
Why Mental Space Is Essential for Financial Growth
Here’s what I learned:
Your brain is like a container. When it’s crammed full of stress, urgency, and unrealistic expectations, there’s no room for strategy, creativity, or consistency.
Financial growth requires:
- Clarity (so you know which moves matter most)
- Patience (so you can let your investments, habits, and decisions compound over time)
- Focus (so you’re not distracted by every shiny new thing)
Overflow doesn’t come from doing everything — it comes from doing the right things with enough energy and attention to see them through.
How I Built Mental Space for Financial Growth
Here are a few things that helped me shift:
1. I stopped trying to “make up” for the years I didn’t know.
The past is the past. What matters is the compound effect of what I do now.
2. I focused on one step at a time.
Instead of learning all about investing, insurance, crypto, and real estate in one month, I went deep on one area before moving on to the next.
3. I gave myself grace.
I had to believe that what I learned would multiply on its own, without me forcing it.
4. I slowed down my pace.
Fast decisions weren’t making me win faster — they were just making me mess up faster.
The Big Lesson
It’s not just about managing your money — it’s about managing your mind.
When you have mental space, you:
- Spot better opportunities
- Make clearer decisions
- Actually enjoy the process of building wealth
And when you have mental space, you can experience overflow — that beautiful place where your money, time, and energy are working together instead of fighting each other.
Soft Challenge
Pause for 10 minutes today.
Write down the one financial goal that matters most to you right now. Then write the smallest next step you can take toward it — something you can do in 20 minutes or less.
You don’t have to do it all at once. You just have to start — and keep giving yourself the space to grow.And if you want a space where we talk about both the numbers and the mental space that helps you multiply them, join me in Wealthy Women Conversations. It’s where real financial growth meets real life.
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