Ever wonder why all those money affirmations aren't actually working? In this episode, Lauren dives into why mindset work alone can actually become a form of self-gaslighting when it comes to your money relationship. Discover the missing piece between manifestation and real financial transformation.

In this episode…

💡Why manifestation without action becomes a form of self-gaslighting

🙏🏼 The power of pairing mindset work with practical money management

💜 How to build an authentic relationship with money based on trust

💰 The "practice makes proof" philosophy that creates real financial change

🌉 Ways to bridge the gap between energetic abundance and material reality

This episode is for spiritual entrepreneurs, manifestation enthusiasts, and anyone who's tried mindset work but hasn't seen the financial results they desire. Learn how to create real alignment between your money beliefs and behaviors so your affirmations can finally take root and create lasting transformation.

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Are your money mantras actually working against you? If you've been repeating affirmations but still feel disconnected from your financial reality, you're not alone. The problem isn't with mindset work itself - it's with how it's often taught as a standalone solution rather than one piece of a holistic approach to your money relationship.



Money mindset has become a buzzy solution in the spiritual entrepreneurship world. We're taught to journal affirmations, visualize abundance, and repeat mantras like "I trust myself with money" or "Money flows easily to me." But if you're being honest with yourself, how well is this actually working?

The uncomfortable truth is that when mindset work isn't paired with practical action, those beautiful affirmations can actually become a form of self-gaslighting. Your nervous system knows when you're not being truthful with yourself. If you're saying "I trust myself with money" while avoiding your bank statements or ignoring your bookkeeping, your body registers those words as lies.

This isn't about ditching the woo or abandoning manifestation practices. It's about making them real through embodiment and aligned action.


Trust Is Built Through Consistency

Just like in any relationship, trust with money isn't a switch you flip – it's a pattern you build through consistency. Think about it: would you trust someone who constantly says "You can count on me" but never shows up when needed?

Similarly, when you tell yourself "I trust myself with money" but don't follow through with:

✔️ Regular check-ins with your accounts

✔️ Systems for tracking income and expenses

✔️ Consistent money dates or practices

✔️ Planning ahead for taxes and other financial obligations

...your affirmations can't take root because there's no evidence to support them.

Real trust is built when you show up for yourself repeatedly. Practice makes proof – not perfect. Each time you follow through on your money commitments, you're showing your nervous system that you can believe those powerful words you're speaking.


The River Needs a Bank

Manifestation work is like a flowing river of energy and possibility – but that river needs a sturdy bank to give it direction and form. In the realm of money, this means:

💰 Having clear offers and ways for people to pay you

💫 Creating systems that track and tend your money flow

💎 Building structures that support the abundance you're calling in

🔑 Taking aligned action that matches the energy of your intentions

When you tell yourself "I am open to receive abundance" but have no offerings available, no sales page, or no way for money to actually reach you, there's a fundamental mismatch your body can sense.


Where the Magic Actually Happens

The sweet spot – where manifestation becomes truly powerful – is when you open your mind to multiple possibilities and back them up with practical pathways.

When you:

1. Get crystal clear on exactly how much you need to meet your current needs

2. Envision your next-level income goal and what it will make possible

3. Map out multiple ways that income could flow to you

4. Create the structures for those possibilities to become reality

...you give your mind the evidence it needs for your affirmations to land. You're showing that part of yourself that might not believe it's possible: "Look at all these different ways it could happen!"

Of course, we still leave room for magic and miracles. You don't need to control exactly how money comes to you. But your manifestation work becomes infinitely more potent when it's grounded in a foundation of practical possibility.


Break the Self-Gaslighting Cycle
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It's time to stop torturing yourself with empty mindset practices that have you staring at your money issues without actually changing them. Instead, create alignment between your beliefs and behaviors so your affirmations can finally take root.

Ask yourself:

🌟 Where have I been bypassing with mindset tools?

🤌🏼 What would it look like to tend my money relationship like it matters?

💸 What could I put into practice this week to prove to myself that I'm worthy of the relationship I want with money?

Money manifestation is a co-creative process. You have your role to play, and the universe has its role to play. When you show up for your part by creating alignment between your beliefs and behaviors, you open the door for real transformation to occur.

This isn't anti-mindset work - it's pro-alignment. When your affirmations are backed by action, you create full-spectrum change that your whole being can believe in.


Ready to Create Real Alignment?

If you're ready to transform your relationship with money beyond just mindset work, take my quick, free quiz to discover your cosmic money style. Find out if you have an anxious, avoidant, disorganized, or secure attachment with money – and get personalized resources to move toward a more grounded, abundant relationship with your finances.