How To Deal With Fawn Responses To Financial Stress

Signs You Have A Financial Fawn Response

Now, picture this: financial stress hits, and suddenly, you're all about keeping the peace. Fawn responses in the financial realm might mean you're bending over backward to meet others' financial needs, maybe struggling to say no, or even going on a bit of a spending spree just to keep up appearances. It's like your wallet becomes a tool for maintaining harmony.

Here are the signs: 

1.) Excessive Spending to Please Others

Ever splurge to keep up appearances or please others? It's like using your wallet to maintain a certain image, even if it means taking on extra financial burdens.

2.) Financial People-Pleasing

Prioritizing others' financial needs over your own? Financial people-pleasing is all about keeping the peace, sometimes at the expense of your financial well-being.

3.) Difficulty Setting Financial Boundaries

Struggling to say no to financial requests? It's like wrestling with the challenge of setting clear financial boundaries, even when it could impact your stability.

4.) Approval-Seeking in Financial Matters

Who doesn't love a pat on the back, especially when it comes to finances? Seeking external validation through financial success or possessions is a way of boosting self-esteem.

5.)Financial Difficulty Saying No

Turning down financial commitments or requests can be tough. If you find it challenging, it might lead to financial strain as you navigate saying no in financial situations.

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How To Regulate A Financial Fawn Response

To address the fawn response using hypno-somatic techniques, the goal is to promote healthy boundaries, self-assertiveness, and self-care. 

Here's a simple exercise you can try:

In a serene space, deep-breathe and release muscle tension. Enter hypnosis, affirm, "I set healthy financial boundaries confidently." Visualize assertive scenarios, feel empowered, and anchor this assertiveness.

1. Find a Quiet Space:

• Choose a quiet and comfortable space where you won't be disturbed. Sit or lie down in a relaxed position.

2. Deep Breathing:

• Begin with deep, slow breaths. Inhale deeply through your nose, hold for a moment, and exhale slowly through your mouth. Focus on the sensation of your breath to bring yourself into the present moment.

3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR):

• Tense and then release different muscle groups, starting from your toes and moving up to your head. This helps release physical tension from your body.

4. Mindful Body Scan:

• Close your eyes and bring your attention to different parts of your body. Notice any areas where you may feel discomfort or tension, especially those associated with the fawn response. Breathe into those areas, allowing the tension to dissipate.

5. Hypnotic Induction:

• Use a hypnotic induction script or create a personalized one that induces a trance-like state. This might involve counting down from 10 to 1, suggesting relaxation, or visualizing a calming scene.

6. Positive Affirmations for Boundaries:

• While in the hypnotic state, introduce positive affirmations related to setting healthy boundaries and asserting yourself. For example, "I am confident in setting and maintaining healthy boundaries" or "My needs are valid, and I express them assertively."

7. Visual Imagery:

• Incorporate visual imagery that supports the development of assertiveness. Imagine situations where you express your needs calmly and confidently. Visualize positive responses and outcomes.

8. Body Sensations and Boundaries:

• Pay attention to any sensations in your body as you visualize. When focusing on boundaries, imagine a gentle but firm energy around you, serving as a protective shield. Notice how this energy helps you maintain your sense of self.

9. Anchor the Response:

• Create a physical anchor associated with the positive response. It could be a gentle touch on your chest or a specific gesture. Use this anchor later to evoke a sense of assertiveness and self-care.

10. Gradual Emergence:

- When you're ready to conclude the exercise, gradually bring your awareness back to the present. Count up from 1 to 5, with each number bringing you closer to full alertness.

11. Reflect:

- Take a moment to reflect on the experience. Notice any shifts in your body sensations, thoughts, or feelings. If possible, journal your reflections for future reference.