A few weeks ago, I made a small but powerful decision: when I felt led to do something, I would get up and do it — without overthinking, without excuses, without the long list of reasons why “now isn’t the right time.”
That day, I had a list of six errands to run. Normally, my pattern would be: if I start the list, I finish the list — no matter what. Push through. Don’t stop. Don’t rest. That’s how I’ve always operated.
So I got dressed, grabbed my keys, and set out. The first stop was quick. By the second, though, things took longer than expected. My body started to feel tired, my spirit heavy. In the past, I would’ve told myself: You’re not going home until this list is complete. No excuses. Finish what you start.
But this time, something different happened.
I heard myself say: Go home. Take a break. Eat. Reset. Then, if you want, you can finish the rest later.
It shocked me. I had never given myself permission to stop before the list was complete. And yet, there I was — choosing to pause.
I went home. I ate. I changed clothes. I grounded myself. And when I went back out, I finished my list with ease and joy.
That was the day I realized: wealth is not just money. Wealth is the ability to listen to your body, honor your limits, and allow your nervous system to rest and reset. Wealth is the capacity to choose peace over pressure.
The Nervous System and Wealth: What No One Tells You
We tend to think of wealth as numbers: dollars in the bank, investments, real estate. But what about the wealth of peace? The wealth of energy? The wealth of joy?
Here’s the truth: if your nervous system is always in overdrive — constantly hustling, constantly pushing, constantly “on” — no amount of money will feel like enough. You’ll be exhausted, irritable, and unable to enjoy what you’ve built.
Your nervous system is the invisible filter through which you experience everything. If it’s dysregulated, you’ll feel poor even when you have plenty. If it’s regulated, you’ll feel abundant even in seasons of waiting.
Hustle Culture vs. Nervous System Wealth
Most of us were raised in the gospel of “push through.” Don’t stop until it’s done. Don’t rest until you’ve earned it. Sleep when you’re dead.
But here’s the cost:
- Burnout.
- Resentment.
- A body that never feels safe enough to rest.
- A mind that never stops spinning.
That’s not wealth. That’s survival.
True wealth says: I can pause. I can breathe. I can savor. I can enjoy.
When your nervous system is calm, you have access to joy. You have access to creativity. You have access to love. That’s wealth no stock portfolio can buy.
Three Steps to Honoring Your Nervous System
- Notice the Signs
Pay attention when your body says “enough.” Fatigue, irritability, brain fog — these aren’t signs of weakness. They’re signals from your nervous system asking for regulation. - Practice the Pause
Stopping doesn’t mean failing. Pausing to reset is what allows you to come back stronger. That day I went home after my second errand? I didn’t quit. I regulated. - Redefine Productivity
Productivity isn’t about doing everything on the list. It’s about doing what matters with peace. Wealthy living is finishing with energy left over to enjoy your life.
What True Wealth Really Looks Like
Wealth is:
- Sleeping well at night.
- Having energy to play with your kids or laugh with your girlfriends.
- Enjoying your home because it feels like peace, not chaos.
- Saying “not right now” without guilt.
Money without nervous system wealth is empty. But money with peace, joy, love, and rest? That’s the fullness of abundance.
Reader Reflection
Take a moment to journal on these:
- Where in your life are you pushing yourself to exhaustion instead of allowing yourself to pause?
- How might your nervous system be influencing your ability to receive and enjoy wealth?
- What’s one way you can give yourself permission this week to stop, breathe, and reset?
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I’d love to hear your reflections in the comments. And if you want to keep growing in a community of women who are redefining what wealth really means, join me inside Wealthy Women Conversations on Facebook. We’re talking about nervous system health, receiving, and living wealthy in the ways that matter most.
✨ Remember: true wealth is not just about what you earn. It’s about how you live. And your nervous system is the key to experiencing it fully.
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