Chasing Money Can Leave You Empty

For a long time, I measured success by the numbers in my bank account. Maybe you’ve been there too. That feeling of “once I hit this amount, then I’ll finally feel secure... then I’ll relax... then I’ll be happy.”

I remember a specific month where I earned more than I ever had before. I had a solid savings buffer, no debt, and a little extra for the fun stuff. You’d think I’d be walking on clouds, right? But weirdly... I wasn’t.

I was proud, sure. Grateful, definitely. But something didn’t click the way I expected. I still felt this low-key hum of anxiety, like I was chasing something I couldn’t quite catch. That moment—when I had “enough” but still felt off—really made me stop and think.

So here’s the truth that hit me:
Money is absolutely important. I’d never tell you otherwise. It keeps the lights on, puts food on the table, and gives us choices. It’s the ground floor of stability.

But if we’re not careful, money becomes the finish line instead of just the tool it’s meant to be. And the thing is, tools don’t fulfill you. They help you build things that do.

Ask yourself: Have you ever gotten the raise, the new job, the bonus—and still felt like something was missing?
It’s not because you’re ungrateful. It’s because happiness comes from something deeper.

For me, the shift happened when I started asking different questions. Not “How much can I earn?” but “How do I wantto feel each day?” Not “What’s the next goal?” but “What’s actually meaningful to me?”

And when I got real with myself... the answers weren’t tied to numbers. They were tied to connection, creativity, time, peace, purpose. Things money can support—but can’t buy.

So let me ask you: What matters more to you than money right now?
And are you making space for it?

Next time you’re caught in the hustle, just pause and check in with yourself.
Is the thing you’re chasing still aligned with the life you actually want?
If not—maybe it’s time to tweak the plan.

I promise, there’s more than one way to feel rich.
And some of the best kinds don’t cost a thing.

ChillaxTribe

POSITIVE AFFIRMATION

I trust that I have enough, and that I am enough.