When it comes to your health and your ability to live an excellent life, there are 4 currencies that are absolutely mandatory to acknowledge, understand and manage. Without diligent management of all 4, our health, energy, vitality and overall wellbeing is effected. I strongly believe that at the core of any disease, at least one of these currencies has been off balance for an extended period of time before it shows physically.
In the health field and wellness industry, including both western and functional medicine, it’s easily believable that by taking a certain supplement or pill, all symptoms will miraculously be cured. The pill might mask the symptom- or assist in the issue- but until your currencies are managed, the imbalance will still persist. Truly, until you address managing these life superpowers, no supplement or health plan will create full health. Until you address what got out of balance, why it got out of balance, and adjust it, your supplement will not cure you. There is zero shame or judgement in how you’ve been managing the following areas- but if shame creeps in as you read this, that’s a clear sign you need to focus on these areas.
1.) Your Finances– Usually, this is never addressed in health programs. You will never have power, wealth, and control of your existence until you correctly manage your finances. Behind financial peace or nonpeace, there are emotions, self worthiness, and money stories in your head that too place before you can remember. We live in a culture that profits off us being in debt, sells us endless products/services we do not need, and convinces us our worthiness and health exists in purchases. It is SO easy to become in debt, even though living in the wealthiest country in the world. With debt, you begin to fill powerless, it’s easy to begin ignoring finances, and then the chaos starts to spiral. That chaos enters our minds, nervous system and relationships- which then effects everything. It’s a virus that can live silently in you- and is normalized because everyone you know also is living in that way. Start to treat finances like you would treat your favorite person in life- and everything will change. It might be the hardest thing you ever do in your life- and it also will create the biggest impact. You do not need to become a millionaire overnight, but you absolutely must take control and accountability. It creates astounding results beyond finances that include seeing clearly who, what, and where you give your money. It eventually cuts out all the bullshit in your life.
2.) Your Body– Your body is a temple. Really. Please stop giving it to people who do not deserve it. The one night stands, the flings, the bad relationships- they DRAIN you of your energy and vitality. They become addictions. They become bandaids for other pains in your life- this becomes pain to cover pain- which just quadruples the pain. How is your body supposed to feel loved and healthy when it is continuously exposed and given to people with disrespectful, bad, toxic energy? Impossible. Their energy is absorbed and stays in your body for long periods after the physical connection. This goes beyond just your physical connections too. It includes what environments and people you allow your body to be exposed to. It includes the toxic friend circles, the disrespectful extended family gatherings, the environments you secretly hate but go to anyways.
3.) Your Time– How many times a week do you allow certain events, conversations, commitments and people to take your time when you really don’t want to be there? How many times do you spend a couple hours with people who actually drain you rather than energize you? How often do you say ‘yes’ when you really mean ‘no?’ How often do you prioritize what you love doing and what will make you feel amazing? How often do you schedule in time on your calendar for efforts to really improve your life? How often do you find yourself scrolling mindlessly on social media? Take control of your time and everything changes. Be brave enough to cut out/reduce/add boundaries to anything and everything not worthy of your time.
4.) Your Energy – Who and what is getting the most energy from your emotions? Who and what are you focusing on? Why? “Once you understand that energy is everything, you will understand everything.”
I highly suggest taking an hour each month to really evaluate how you are spending these currencies. At least 30 minutes on evaluation of your financials and 30 minutes on the remaining 3 currencies. I like to do it the last day of each month. It will take time to make the changes- but what matters is taking the 1st step to pay attention to these currencies. Under each currency you can list what is taking the most of that currency. Even what you have previously considered as a positive in your life, such as a friendship, really take time to see if it’s positively effecting your life. Before you buy the next supplement that is advertised to you perfectly, take the time to dig into your currencies. Block off the time in your calendar and then keep your eyes open. Your body will tell you when a currency is being spent poorly- listen and change accordingly.
Disclaimer: The content on this blog is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your diet, supplements, or healthcare. Reliance on any information provided on this blog is solely at your own risk.
