Let’s dive in to what it’s means to shift our “Money Mindset” from one of Scarcity to one of Abundance!
What is a “Money Mindset”?
Your Money Mindset includes your core beliefs about money and your attitudes towards it.
These subconscious beliefs could have been developed long ago, and are at the core of every financial decision we make!
Scarcity Mindset beliefs:
—I do not deserve a lot of money when others have less than me.
—Good people should not care about money.
—The less money you have, the better life is.
—Money corrupts people.
—I am fearful of my finances and feel anxious just thinking about it.
When we operate within the Scarcity Mindset, money may always feel out of reach, or even something repelling. Our money mindset impacts the decisions we make about everything from earning to spending, to setting financial goals for the future.
Abundant Mindset beliefs:
*There is plenty of money to go around.
*I am worthy of having lots of money.
*Money is the thing that helps me reach my goals.
*Everyone deserves money, including me.
*I can manage my money.
Within the Abundance Mindset we see money as a tool; something to be managed in order to reach our financial goals. We operate from a belief that there is always more where that came from.
In an Abundant Mindset, money evokes feelings of ease and relaxation.
When we’re relaxed about our money, we can make choices that foster financial confidence and have an easier time meeting our goals.
Three steps to cultivating Abundance:
1. Come up with your Money Mantra.
Like an affirmation, a Money Mantra is a an inspirational phrase or statement.
Repeated over and over, it can really help to shift where your thoughts naturally go.
A few to try:
“Money allows me to reach my personal goals.”
“I deserve as much money as anyone else.”
“Money flows to and from me freely.”
2. Transition your Self Talk:
It’s been said that what comes out of your mouth comes into your life.
Even such seemingly small things as the words we use around money can influence our experience with it.
For example, try transitions:
“I want” shows a lack, try –> “I have”
“I wish” reflects something out of your grasp, try –> “I create”
“I need” emphasizes what’s missing, try –> “I’m grateful for”
3. Journaling (or voice memo) your Gratitude:
Aim to jot down 5 things daily that you’re grateful for.
It could be the smallest things!
Just getting in the habit of noticing the good around you will ultimately translate to feeling more hopeful in life, of which your finances are included.
For example, take note of the little things throughout your day:
>There was clean water in the tap.
>I had transportation to get to where I needed to be.
>A small act of kindness from someone today made the day more tolerable.
Shifting to an Abundant Mindset requires a deep sense of trust not only that everything is going to be ok, but that it already is ok.
Try a few of the tools above and see if you start experiencing your relationship with money in a new way.
Unlocking Abundance 