The world is a wild place, right?
Like sunshine and rain…
Like day and night…
There are always two sides to the story.
Think about cookies…
You can either crumble them all up in a panic, worried there won’t be enough for everyone…
Or you can savor each delicious bite, knowing there’s a whole batch waiting in the oven!
That’s kind of how our minds work too.
We can approach life with an abundance mindset (yum, cookies!)…
Or a scarcity mindset (yikes, gotta guard those crumbs!).
Today, let’s ditch the crumbles and bake a mindset pie overflowing with abundance.
You see,
There is a BIG difference between having an abundance mindset and having a scarcity mindset.
Adopting an abundance mindset sets you up for a life where opportunities flow easily.
BUT it does have to be a CHOICE you make every day to adopt that mindset.
You cannot create the abundance you desire with a scarcity mindset.
A scarcity mindset will hold you back…
no matter how much you wish for more abundance.
Everything begins in your mind.
What is an Abundance Mindset?
It is a way of thinking and perceiving the world that is grounded in a belief that there is ‘more than enough for everyone’
and that ‘more good is always coming.’
Even in times of limitation or difficulty, an abundance mindset sees the opportunity and acts with generosity.
An abundance mindset means being grateful, appreciative of what it has, and eager for more.
There is a sense of ease, flow, and readiness to share without fear.
What is a Scarcity Mindset?
It is the belief that there is ‘never enough.’
This mindset fears that there is always a lack and that one can never see the opportunities.
Someone with this mindset cannot celebrate other people’s wins and feels threatened by other people’s success.
Someone with a scarcity mindset feels fearful and anxious and cannot imagine great success
or abundance coming easily to them.
The biggest things to remember about each of these:
An Abundance Mindset is rooted in security, a deep inner sense of personal worth and happiness.
A Scarcity Mindset is rooted in an inner state of fear, anxiety, and lack of self-worth and self-belief.
Therefore, if you want to cultivate an Abundance Mindset every day of your life…
Start with your inner sense of worth and your beliefs about yourself and the universe.
It might not happen overnight.
But with careful, consistent attention to your dominant mindset,
you can shift yourself into more abundant ways of thinking.
Ready to shift to an Abundant Mindset?
Here are 5 pointers to get you going in the right direction:
1. Daily Gratitude
Gratitude shifts your thinking from focusing on what you don’t have to appreciate what you do have.
If you just started writing down 3 things a day that you are grateful for every morning or evening,
you will notice a difference in your energy.
Your mind will begin to relax.
And you will naturally find more positive, creative thoughts.
2. Practice Celebrating Others
If you find yourself getting triggered by other people’s wins
or even feeling envious when you observe others’ social media posts about their lives…
Try this quick practice to shift into a different state:
Congratulate them!
Even if it feels counterintuitive initially, when you practice being generous with your thoughts and words,
it will get easier to feel that way naturally.
The success of others can raise you up too!
When you are truly confident and secure, you do not worry about what anyone else is doing.
You want them to succeed too.
WHY?
Because you know that there is enough for everyone!
3. Switch your Thoughts
It can help you write down your worrisome thoughts on paper.
Then, right next to them, write down the thoughts you would prefer to replace them with.
For example:
I don’t have enough time – becomes – I always have all the time I need.
I’m not doing enough – becomes – I am worthy no matter how hard I work.
It’s too hard – becomes – It’s a challenge that I can overcome.
This process of reframing your negative thoughts, one by one,
can really help you shift your mindset towards a more positive, abundant one.
4. Leave your Comfort Zone
Taking risks is a big part of achieving your goals.
Practice welcoming change and seeing it as a chance to evolve and grow.
You can implement this by choosing to think big whenever possible.
Ask yourself how you keep yourself small by being afraid to step beyond your limitations.
Then, do the opposite.
5. Focus on Giving More
Whether it’s money, time, or love – giving more of what you have to others will only bring more of it back to you!
If you can afford to, donate money to a charity that resonates with you,
or simply make it a habit to give change to someone on the street in need.
Or you can start by becoming more present with those you care about,
giving your time and love without limitations.
When you intend to share more and be generous, you will find ways to do so.
The universe will create opportunities for you to give more,
and in return, you will see abundance appearing in your life, too, in unexpected ways.
Start using these tips today, and you might feel a shift immediately.
Remember, abundance is all around you.
It’s not about creating more.
It’s about recognizing and tapping into the abundance that already exists.
You are worthy of abundance.
You are connected to an endless supply of goodness.
So, why not step into that flow and see where it takes you?
Which of these 5 powerful steps will you start using today to embrace abundance?
Let me know in the comments below…
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