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Manifesting Abundance - April |
I began my journey to change my relationship with money approximately 8
years ago when I realized that although I was able to earn money I was
totally incapable of holding on to it for any period of time. This
meant that lots came in and lots went out with relatively little to
show for it. My signature gripe was always that I was broke. I was
trapped in what I now refer to as a scarcity mentality. I looked at
money and for that matter life as if there were never enough. Most of
my time was spent worrying about money – how much I had left, how much
I was earning, what I owed. It all really added up to my security and
if measured by my money I didn’t have a heck of a lot. I had really never
been taught much about money and had no idea I could deliberately
create a relationship with money that was positive in which I designed
the rules and was in control. Up until this point I was totally a
victim in regards to money. Money was an elusive entity that was always
a step ahead of me and I was a slave to it.
I look back now and I can see how far I have come and I can sincerely
say I like where I’m at with money these days. Where once my
relationship with money was strained and fraught with anxiety it is now
peaceful and no longer an issue. My every thought is not consumed with
it and I’m free to focus on what’s important in my life. I offer you
some tips on how you can begin to create a positive relationship with
money.
Below I have created a list of steps you can
take to begin to change your relationship with money.
- What is your default attitude about money? Do
you worry about not having enough, is there never enough or maybe there is lots but you can’t wait to get rid of it.
- What is the relationship you would like to create with money? One of ease, reliance, energy, fun, abundance?
- What are your spending habits? Take note of what you spend your money
on using a note book log your expenditures including date, purchase and
amount for the next few months. You will be surprised at where you
money is going?
- Identify your money goals. Is it to pay off debit, create savings, increase your disposable income,
and purchase a home?
- Create a monthly budget that reflects your money goals.
- Keep your eye on the bigger vision. Why are you doing all this? Picture yourself 20 years down the road.
Where do you see yourself and what role has money played your life.
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