Have you ever felt a pinch in your stomach when you look at your bank account? Or maybe you feel a flash of guilt when you spend money on something nice for yourself.
Even if you are making good money, you might still feel like it is “not enough.” You might feel like you have to work harder and harder just to stay safe. This feeling isn’t just about numbers on a screen. It is what experts call a “money wound.”
In 2026, we are learning that a successful “Digital Empire” isn’t built solely on tools and ads. It is built with a healthy mind. If you have a money wound, you will always feel poor, no matter how much you earn. Let’s look at how to start healing the money wound so you can finally enjoy the abundance you are building.
What Exactly is a Money Wound?
A money wound is a deep-seated belief or fear about money that usually starts when we are kids.
Maybe you grew up hearing your parents argue about bills. Maybe you were told that “money is the root of all evil” or that “money doesn’t grow on trees.” These stories become “money scripts” that play on a loop in the back of your head, like a broken record.
As an entrepreneur, these wounds can hold you back. They make you undercharge for your work. They make you afraid to invest in your growth. They keep you stuck in “scarcity,” the belief that there is a limited amount of success and that you have to fight for your piece of the pie.
The 2026 Shift: From Scarcity to Abundance
The biggest difference between a struggling business and a thriving one lies in the owner’s mindset.
Scarcity Mindset: Thinks the pie is small. Sees other businesses as enemies. Hoards money out of fear.
Abundance Mindset: Knows the pie can grow. Sees other businesses as partners (remember our Collaboration Strategy?). Uses money as a tool for freedom.
When you focus on healing the money wound, you stop seeing money as a scary monster. You start seeing it as “Happy Money”—energy that flows in when you provide value and flows out when you support others.
Step 1: Identify Your “Money Scripts”
You can’t fix what you don’t see. Take a piece of paper and write down the first thing you think of when you hear the word “Wealthy.”
Is it something positive, like “Freedom” or “Generous”? Or is it something negative, like “Greedy” or “Lucky”?
If your thoughts are negative, that is your money wound talking. It is trying to protect you, but it is actually keeping you small. To heal, you must replace those old scripts with new ones.
- Old: “I can’t afford that.”
- New: “I am choosing where to invest my resources right now.”
Step 2: Practice “Somatic” Financial Safety
As we discussed in our article on Mental Health, anxiety lives in the body. When you think about taxes or big investments, your heart might race.
Part of healing the money wound is teaching your body that you are safe.
- Hold your chin up and take a deep breath when you open your banking app.
- Feel your feet on the floor.
- Remind yourself: “I am safe. I am capable. I am creating value.”
When you calm your nervous system, you make better financial decisions. You stop “panic-spending” or “fear-hoarding.”
Step 3: The “Generosity Habit”
The fastest way to prove to your brain that you have “enough” is to give some away.
This doesn’t mean giving away your rent money! It means practicing small acts of generosity. Buy a coffee for a friend. Donate five dollars to a cause you love.
When you give, you send a signal to your brain that says, “I have plenty to share.” This breaks the white-knuckle grip of scarcity. It opens up your energy to receive more because you are no longer living in fear of losing everything.
Winning the Wealth Game
Furthermore, remember that true wealth is not just about dollars. It is about your time, your health, and your relationships.
In 2026, a “wealthy” entrepreneur is someone who has 6 months of savings (as in our Emergency Fund article) AND the peace of mind to enjoy them.
Healing the money wound is a journey. Some days, the old fears will come back, and that is okay. Just breathe, look at how far you’ve come, and remember that the “pie” is big enough for everyone—especially you.
Are you ready to stop surviving and start thriving?
Your bank account reflects your beliefs. Change the belief, and the balance will follow.
