Our beliefs about money inform our decisions and behaviours, which means we can CHANGE our results for the better...read on for tips on how to do just that!
We all have beliefs about money which guide our behaviours and inform our choices. If you are experiencing financial scarcity, it may be time to look inside and see what you can find and change, rather than assume it’s the ‘tough economic times’ that are responsible.
The constant news about financial instability, job losses and other catastrophes do not help you attain wealth and prosperity. Not only are your deep-seated beliefs about money keeping you from having as much as you want, but you are being bombarded from the outside with negative input constantly. It’s no surprise that this all adds up to a negative effect: from the inside, you hold and act upon beliefs of scarcity, such as that money is difficult to come by, and that financial security is a dream only the wealthy can realize. From the outside, you are hit with financial disaster stories nightly on the news...ultimately, your fears and worries have you spinning in circles. In addition, money worries compound discomfort by contributing to physical symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, and stomach maladies, not to mention heartache. Everything suffers, from your work performance to your health to your relationships.
With all this going on, it's easy to see why it's next to impossible to think positively, and create effective strategies for success. Here are a few tips on how to deal with money fears and worries, turn things around from the inside out, and get started on a fresh path to financial security and independence.
Separation from your thoughts and fears: Although your fearful thoughts may seem like a part of you, they are certainly not. Begin training yourself to step back from your thoughts and look at them more objectively. This will loosen their grip on you, and as you let go of your fears rather than hanging on to them, you’ll make way for stronger feelings of relaxation and courage to emerge and develop. When you're relaxed and courageous you're more likely to perform at your best. Everything from your decision making to your communications and job performance will be more effective, and in turn this will help with circumstances, eg. your employer may be less likely to choose you as the one to lay off.
Face Your Fears: Contrary to what your obsessive brain has been telling you, if you actually look straight at what you are most deeply afraid of, it will lessen, not worsen. Invest a little time to give some serious thought to your debilitating fears in order to resolve them. For instance, if you are terrified you will lose your house, then face that fear and REALLY ask yourself what is the worst that could happen? For most people, this scenario involves a rather vague picture of losing their family and ending up homeless and destitute. Is that really likely? Is it not more probable that you would find a way to make things work, even if you have to dramatically scale back your standard of living for a time? Even if you do lose everything, there are family and friends who would help in times of need, and even shelters and systems designed to assist you. In all likelihood it's mostly your pride which would be injured. Facing your darkest ‘what ifs’ will help you carry on with your life and your plans for the future without being hindered by fear.
Money Beliefs: Consider working on your inner beliefs and thoughts about money and what it means to you. Scarcity mentality runs deep in western society, and it is very insidious, meaning it affects you deeply on an ongoing basis without you even realizing it. Most people are shocked when they begin to unearth beliefs and thought patterns they have concerning money, and thrilled when they grasp that they can change this and radically alter their financial future as a result. Books and courses such as 30 Days to Wealth have been developed specifically for this purpose, and the small investment of money and time will reap far greater rewards in the long term - and often even in the short term!
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