Money Affirmations Won’t Pay Your Bills (But This Mindset Hack Might)"
Let’s cut the fluff: Telling someone to “manifest abundance” when they’re choosing between groceries and gas is borderline insulting. I get it. But what if shifting your relationship with money could help you navigate the dumpster fire of late-stage capitalism a little easier?
Why “Think Positive!” Feels Like a Slap in the Face
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Toxic positivity ignores systemic issues: No, repeating “I am wealthy” won’t magically fix inflation or stagnant wages.
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Guilt-tripping the struggling: If affirmations make you cringe, it’s probably because they feel disconnected from the rage of working hard and still drowning.
Try This Instead: The “F*ck It, I Deserve More” Experiment
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Name the anger: Write down one thing about money that pisses you off (e.g., “My paycheck vanishes before rent’s due”). Burn it. Literally. Watch the smoke carry that frustration away.
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Rewrite the script: Swap “I’m broke” with “This system is broken, but I’m still here.” Small shifts in self-talk reduce shame, which fuels better decisions.
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Steal back power: For one week, do one tiny thing daily to reclaim agency:
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Negotiate a bill (even $5 off counts as a win).
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Track every dollar spent—not to judge, but to see where your power already is.
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Block toxic “hustle culture” accounts. Your mental bandwidth is priceless.
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Why This Works for the Exhausted
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It’s honest: Acknowledges systemic BS while focusing on what you can control.
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Reduces despair: Small actions rebuild self-trust, which is currency in a chaotic world.
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No toxic optimism: This isn’t about “vibes”—it’s about survival with dignity.
The Uncomfortable Truth
Money won’t fix everything, but refusing to hate yourself for struggling? That’s revolutionary.