Stressed About Money? Try Red Light Therapy
Let’s be real — the economy has been heavy lately.
Between rising costs of living, uncertain job markets, and financial pressure piling on from every angle, it’s no wonder so many of us are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and even depressed. You’re not alone if your heart sinks every time you open a bill or check your bank account.
We live in a society that often links our worth to our productivity or our bank balance — but you are more than your financial situation. Still, that doesn’t make it any easier to carry the emotional weight of it all.
How Financial Stress Affects Mental Health
Economic hardship isn’t just about numbers — it’s deeply emotional. Financial stress can lead to:
Chronic anxiety and overthinking
Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue
Feelings of hopelessness or low self-esteem
Physical symptoms like headaches, tight muscles, or even chest pain
It becomes a cycle that’s hard to break — you’re stressed about money, which makes it hard to focus or rest, which makes it harder to cope, and around it goes.
So how do you care for yourself when everything around you feels out of your control?
Red Light Therapy — A Gentle, Natural Stress Relief Tool
When your nervous system is constantly in overdrive, your body needs a signal that it’s safe to relax. That’s where red light therapy comes in.
Red light therapy (RLT) uses low-wavelength red and near-infrared light to stimulate cellular repair, balance hormones, and ease inflammation — all of which are linked to stress relief and mood support.
Here’s how a red light therapy lamp can help:
Boosts mood: Red light encourages the production of serotonin and dopamine — your body’s natural feel-good chemicals.
Supports restful sleep: It helps regulate melatonin, improving your sleep quality so you feel more grounded during the day.
Relaxes the body: By lowering cortisol levels (your stress hormone), it physically signals your body to shift into calm mode.
Creates space for self-care: Using your red light lamp daily becomes a mindful moment to pause, breathe, and just be.
A Small Ritual with a Big Impact
Even 10 minutes a day in front of a red light lamp can offer a mini retreat from the chaos of the world. Try this:
Dim the lights, put on a calming playlist or nature sounds
Sit in front of your Red Light Therapy Lamp
Breathe deeply — in for 4, out for 6
Focus on the light. Let it soften your body, slow your mind, and gently restore you
It may not fix the economy, but it can help you feel whole again — and that matters.
You Deserve Support, Even in Uncertain Times
At Your Soulful Support, we believe that healing doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Sometimes, it’s as simple as light, warmth, and presence.
If the weight of the world is feeling too heavy, let this be your reminder:
You are doing your best. You are worthy of care. And peace is still possible, one moment at a time.
