Hi Friends,
I've noticed something about myself that seems to be a pattern.
When my finances feel stable, I naturally feel more relaxed. I sleep better. I laugh more easily.
But when money feels tight, my brain starts writing stories that haven't happened yet.
As someone who helps people recognize patterns every day, it made me smile when I realized I was doing the exact same thing.
Maybe you've noticed this pattern in yourself, too.
As I reflected on it recently, I realized this isn't really about money.
It's about what my brain believes money represents.
For most of us, money symbolizes safety. It means we can pay the bills, handle unexpected expenses, care for our families, and have choices. So, when money feels uncertain, our nervous system often interprets that uncertainty as a potential threat.
And that's when the stories begin.
If you attended my workshop Tuesday, you'll remember we talked about this. Our brains are incredible story writers. When they don't have all the information, they don't leave the page blank—they fill it in.
Unfortunately, those stories often sound like this:
"What if I can't make it?"
"What if something expensive happens?"
"What if this never gets better?"
The beautiful thing is that once I recognize the pattern, I know something else, too.
Patterns can be interrupted.
We don't interrupt them by pretending our problems aren't real.
We interrupt them by recognizing when fear has picked up the pen...and then coming back to what's true.
For me, that usually means slowing down. I might spend a few quiet minutes praying for clarity or reading a daily devotional. Then I remind myself of something my own life has shown me over and over again:
It has always worked out.
Not always the way I expected. Not without stressful seasons or uncomfortable moments. But somehow, there has always been a way forward.
Remembering that doesn't make today's bills disappear. And it doesn't solve every problem.
What it does is calm the part of my brain that wants to convince me that uncertainty means catastrophe.
I've learned that uncertainty and danger are not the same thing.
Money matters. It can reduce stress and create options. But I've also learned that if my peace depends entirely on the balance in my bank account, I'll always feel like I'm riding an emotional roller coaster.
Instead, I come back to what's true. I look for evidence instead of fear, remind myself that I've made it through difficult seasons before, and from that calmer place I can think more clearly about my next step.
One thing I often tell my clients is this:
When we're stressed, we don't just lose our peace—we lose our perspective.
That's why nervous system regulation is so powerful. It doesn't magically change our circumstances overnight. It changes how we respond to them—and that often changes what we're able to see and do next.
A Simple Practice
The next time you notice yourself worrying about money, pause and ask yourself:
What story is my brain writing right now?
What evidence do I actually have?
Have I gotten through difficult seasons before?
What's one small step I can take today?
Sometimes the biggest shift isn't changing your financial situation overnight.
Sometimes it's simply interrupting the story before it becomes your reality.
I'd love to know...
Have you ever noticed your mood changing with your financial circumstances? What helps you come back to what's true?
Dr. Kat
Infinite Health and Wellness • Naturopathic Wellness & Nervous System Support • www.kathleenogar.com
P.S. If this resonated with you, I'd love to invite you to my free live online workshop, Breaking the Pattern of Worrying, next Thursday, July 23rd at 7:30 PM ET.
We'll explore why our brains become such powerful story writers, why those stories can feel so convincing, and simple, body-based tools to interrupt the cycle before worry takes over.
Whether your mind tends to worry about money, health, relationships, or simply the unknown, I think you'll leave feeling more hopeful—and with practical tools you can use right away.
✨ Reserve your free spot here:
https://kathleenogar.com/free-workshop/
