Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of financial stress, no matter how much money you make? Maybe you earn more, but your bank account never seems to grow. Or perhaps you constantly worry about money, even when things are going well. If any of this resonates, you might be operating with a hidden financial thermostat that’s keeping you at a certain level of wealth — and in a recent conversation, money mindset expert Pericles Rellas explained exactly how to reset it.
What Is a Financial Thermostat?
According to Pericles, we all have an internal financial thermostat that regulates our relationship with money. Much like a home thermostat controls temperature, your financial thermostat determines how much wealth you allow yourself to have. If your thermostat is set low, you might unconsciously sabotage yourself whenever you start earning more. If it’s set high, you naturally attract abundance.
This thermostat is shaped by your beliefs and past experiences — many of which are buried deep in your subconscious. But the good news is that once you become aware of it, you can actively reset it to create lasting financial change.
Where Do Money Beliefs Come From?
Your money mindset is often shaped in childhood. Pericles shared a powerful personal story about watching a TV show as a child, where a wealthy family fell apart due to greed and conflict. His mother casually commented, “I never want to have that kind of money, you’ll lose your whole family.” Without realizing it, Pericles internalized that message and set a financial ceiling for himself to avoid losing loved ones.
For others, limiting beliefs might come from watching parents struggle financially, hearing negative talk about rich people, or experiencing financial trauma. But these subconscious beliefs, while powerful, don’t have to control your future.
The Three Steps to Reset Your Financial Thermostat
Pericles broke down a practical, three-step process for identifying and shifting limiting money beliefs:
Acknowledge Your Money Blocks:
Start by noticing your inner dialogue about money. Do you feel guilty spending? Resentful paying bills? Do you believe money is evil or that rich people are greedy? Simply noticing and acknowledging these thoughts is the first step toward changing them.Release the Limiting Beliefs:
Once you’ve identified a negative belief, consciously release it. Pericles recommends physically stating out loud that you’re surrendering the belief — whether to the universe, God, or any external force that resonates with you. The key is to truly feel the release, not just say the words.Create a New Money Mindset:
After letting go of the old belief, replace it with a positive one. For example, you might affirm, “Money flows to me freely and abundantly every day.” The important part is not just saying it but feeling it. Picture money coming to you, feel the gratitude, and truly believe that wealth is available to you.
The Science Behind the Shift
This process works on both an energetic and neurological level. Releasing old beliefs breaks long-standing neural pathways, while creating a new mindset forms fresh ones. The more you practice your new belief, the stronger those pathways become, eventually making the new mindset your default.
Energetically, shifting your beliefs changes your vibrational frequency. If you’ve ever explored concepts like manifestation or the law of attraction, you’ll recognize that your energy influences what you attract into your life. By genuinely feeling abundant, you start to attract more opportunities, resources, and wealth.
Living in Abundance Every Day
The final step is to actively look for evidence of your new money mindset showing up in your life. Did you find a penny on the ground? That’s money flowing to you. Did an unexpected opportunity arise? That’s abundance presenting itself. Express gratitude for every sign of financial flow — no matter how small — to reinforce your new belief system.
It’s also essential to surround yourself with positive influences. Engage with books, podcasts, and people that support your financial growth. And remember, this is a lifelong journey. Your old beliefs might resurface occasionally, but each time they do, you can repeat the three steps to reinforce your new financial reality.
Step Into Your Financial Power
As Pericles wisely shared, money isn’t inherently good or bad — it simply amplifies who you already are. If you’re kind and generous, more money will only expand your ability to do good in the world. The key is to release the fear, reset your thermostat, and step into the abundant life you deserve.
If this conversation sparked something in you, consider exploring Pericles' free masterclass, where he dives deeper into the four keys to resetting your financial thermostat. The path to financial freedom starts within, and every step you take brings you closer to the abundant, stress-free life you’ve been dreaming of.