5 Steps to Developing
A
Mindset of Abundance
Introduction : Life of Abundance
We live in a world where manifesting our desires can be difficult. It's easy to believe that there aren't enough resources for everyone and that a life of abundance is somehow not available to you. Some will convince you that only a college degree or other form of education will allow you to access a better quality of life, but this is not the case. What you require is a mental shift.
Everyone can see the abundance around them and quickly discover that any goal is attainable. You only have to change your way of thinking and become more open to receiving. In this article, you will learn strategies to help you have a change in mindset. Acquiring a mindset of abundance will allow you to see and access all the wealth that is available to you.
Abundance can however, mean different things to different people. When you think of a life of abundance, what does
it look like for you?
Types of Mindsets
A scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset are two types of mindsets. The scarcity mindset is more concerned with what we don't have and our limitations. An abundance mindset, on the other hand, is about creating opportunities and believing that there are enough resources for everyone to benefit. A scarcity mindset is preoccupied with what is lacking in one's life. In that situation, the mind becomes preoccupied with worry and prevents us from accessing what we want from life.
Scarcity Mindset
A scarcity mindset will focus on limitations and manifest obstacles, severely limiting our success. When your beliefs and actions limit you, you are not open to receive or recognize the abundance that surrounds you. There is never enough for a scarcity mind. The person awakens in the morning believing that they did not get enough sleep or that they will not have enough time to complete all of the tasks that can be completed that day. Whatever it is, the scarcity mind is focused on recognizing what is not available.
Mindset of Abundance
The other side of the coin is the abundance mindset. With the abundance mindset, we
realize that there is more than enough resources in the world for everyone to receive what they need and what they want. You let go of
negative feelings like jealousy, envy or pity for yourself and take matters in
your own hands. You move from being a victim in your life to a leader. In
addition, you don’t focus on the limitation but you recognize the good things
that are already present in your life and set your intention to manifest more of
what you want.
With an abundance mindset, the person wakes up with the intention of taking a nap in the afternoon and then making a list of what can be accomplished during the day. It is about what is possible or available in the present moment.
How to Build a Stronger Mindset
Step 1: Learn to Receive
The most significant barrier to receiving the abundance that exists in our world is a deep belief that we are unworthy of it. Consider how you react when someone compliments your abilities or your fashion sense. Do you have a habit of making excuses? Or do you simply change the subject? When someone compliments them, people with an abundance mindset are not afraid to say thank you. Begin with a simple thank you if you want to begin receiving abundance.
Opposite Behavior: You Don’t Ask for Help
In order to bring more abundance in your life, you need to be open to receive.
And that includes receiving help from others. If it is difficult for you to say
“yes” to someone who offers you help, you are telling the universe that you
are not deserving of receiving. That is often a surprise to many that showing
independence in our life can lead to blocking the flow of abundance.
Step 2: Find What You Love
To live a life of abundance, you must first determine what you enjoy doing. We frequently try to imitate what others do simply because they are successful. The more you align with your passions, the more abundance you will attract into your life. You will block the flow of abundance if you try to be someone else because you are not in the heart space, but in the mind space. If someone achieves success, it is not because of what they do, but because of who they are.
Opposite Behavior: Blame Others
Do you believe that life isn't fair and you blame others for your troubles? Perhaps you believe that many of the unfortunate situations you have encountered are the fault of someone else. If this is the case, it may be time for you to take matters into your own hands. It is essentially relinquishing control of your life to external factors such as other people and circumstances. When you give up your power, you become hopeless and unable to change your situation. One of the most common characteristics of people with an abundance mindset is their ability to accept responsibility and act to improve their situation. If you do not accept responsibility in your life, you will not feel empowered to take action.
Step 3: Feel the Emotions
It is not only important to identify what you want but it is more important to feel the emotions. By feeling the emotional aspects of what your are going through, and not suppressing it, the more you will align with the feelings of what you
want will bring you, the more you will attract it in your life.
Opposite Behavior: Jealousy v Envy
When we live with a scarcity mindset, we tend to experience feelings of
jealousy v envy. We will often catch ourselves looking at others and
wondering why we can’t have what they have. One of the thoughts you could
often have is wondering why is it that everyone else has what they want and not
you.
So what's the difference between envy and jealousy. The truth is, both envy and jealousy are feelings that attract scarcity because we focus on what we
don’t have and on what others have. It can also lead to resentment toward some people and ruin
relationships with friends and family.
Step 4: Appreciate What You Have
A simple step to abundance is to start recognizing how rich your life already
is. Take the time to appreciate what you have in your life. Maybe it is health,
people you love, your colleagues, skills, or the simple beauty of nature that
surround you every day. The more you bring your mind in a space of
appreciation and recognition, the more you are allowing yourself to attract
positive things in your life. You will find yourself realizing how abundant your
life is and that what you need is right there in front of you.
Opposite Behavior: Focusing on the Gaps
A common mistake that we tend to do in a scarcity mindset is to place all our
attention and energy on what is missing in our life. On the other hand, people
that live an abundant life are natural at putting their energy on what they want
to manifest. By switching your thoughts to be more oriented to what you want,
you are painting a clear picture of what it is that you desire. By doing so, it is
easier to find what you seek when you know what you want, as opposed to
what you know you don’t want. Do you find yourself listing things that you are
missing in your life? Do you sometimes wonder why you don’t have what you
want?
Opposite Behavior: Dwelling on Past - Mistakes
Dwelling on past - mistakes means that you spend a lot of your precious energy thinking about things that are no longer relevant. This behavior saps your energy, making it difficult to achieve your goals in life. If you want to change or accept your past, you must make a decision now and redirect your attention to what you can do now to feel happier. If you want to live a more fulfilling life, consider what choices you have right now that will help you access more abundance. What good is there in your life right now? People with an abundance mindset do not put off living a happy life because they will get something later. They find happiness in the present.
Step 5: Accomplish Small Actions
Creating abundance doesn’t happen overnight. Most people who live an abundant life
will tell you that they work at it every day. On a daily basis, they are
accomplishing small actions that aligns them with what they want in life. For
example, if what you want is more money, each day, you can make small
deposits in a saving account. Five dollars a day will become $150 at the end
of the month and $1,825 at the end of the year. If, on the other hand, you
want more love in your life, start with self-love. Every day, make a point of
bringing to recognizing one thing you love about yourself.
Opposite Behavior: You Often Use the Words Don’t or Can’t
Our vocabulary says a lot about our mindset. A person with a scarcity
mindset will use many limiting words such as “can’t,” “won’t,” or “don’t.” These
words have the tendency to nourish a deep belief that we don’t have enough
and will never be able to access what we want in life. To shift to a more
abundant life, pay attention to the words you use. Catch yourself using words
that set a limiting belief and reframe them into words that empower you to do
something about the situation.
Living an abundant life is available to all individuals on this Earth and it all
depends on the mindset. By applying the tips provided above, you will
increase your ability to access the abundance that surrounds you and also
allow you to manifest what you desire in your life.
Conclusion
You will find an abundant, happy and fulfilling life once you are fully aware of
your thoughts and your ability to change your thinking process of limiting
beliefs and scarcity-based thinking to abundance. Know that anyone can
successfully access an abundance mindset and achieve whatever you deeply want.
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