How to change your mindset to live a life of abundance.
Having an abundance of something means having an ample supply. The opposite of abundance is a lack of something in your life, an emptiness or dissatisfaction. Most of us desire to live an abundant, prosperous life where we can be happy and fulfilled. While it may seem difficult for some people, in reality we can all be happy right now because we already have what it takes to live an abundant life.
There are some simple measures you can incorporate into your daily life that will have you on the life-changing path of abundance in no time.
Awareness of your thoughts
Have abundance mentality. Abundance mentality says that there is enough for everyone, so someone else's gain is not your loss. The mind dictates to you what actions you should take. Our thoughts truly rule our lives, and it’s important to be aware of them when making the transition from scarcity to abundance. Pay attention to your thoughts. Are they positive or negative? Take one day and track as many thoughts as you possibly can. If you learn how to track the thoughts floating in your mind you can control your thought processes.
Practice Gratitude
One of the most powerful things you can do to attract abundance is practice gratitude daily. Be grateful and purposeful. Decide that you are going to look for and seek out the good in every day. Celebrate small wins. Instead of dreading the day as you wake up, immediately think of a few reasons why you are excited and grateful to jump out of bed. Smile more. Complain less. Spend quality time with people who help you see the blessings in life. Before you go to sleep, reflect on the good things that happened that day and write them down. Life is unpredictable, and it won’t always be filled with happy moments. However, when you make an effort to see the good and be grateful for what you have, it makes it easier to get through those tough times.
Be Intentional
If you want to develop more abundance in your life, the key is to make the intentional decision to walk your own path. Be mindful of your everyday consumption. Where is most of your time and energy being spent? Are you spending too much time absorbing bad energy that causes negativity. Make time for self-reflection and be clear in your mind what you really want out of life – what are your values, goals, and dreams? What do you want to become? What really lights you up inside and makes you want to jump out of bed every morning? Until we know what is truly important to us, it’s hard to be intentional with our time and effort. Be mindful of the people who will affect you and change you. Make time to do things that bring you joy and choose to be kind to yourself and others.
Learn Something New
One of the very best gifts you can give yourself is that of knowledge. Try to learn something new every day- something which takes you out of your comfort zone. A person who lives in abundance will make every effort to explore new ideas, learn new skills and broaden their perspective to see things in a new light. Take full advantage of all the resources you have at your fingertips today – podcasts, Ted Talks, online courses, audiobooks – and much more besides.
Eliminate Excuses
If you want to live in more abundance, you have to stop saying, "I cannot," to the things you can do, but you are afraid of failure. Our fears and insecurities drive excuses. They keep us rooted in perfectionism and procrastination so that we don’t venture too far outside our comfort zone. We make up reasons why we can’t before we even try. Fear of failure. Fear of what others will say. Fear of looking stupid. It’s an endless cycle that keeps us stuck in a rut, never allowing us to grow into the person we are meant to be. To live a more abundant life, we have to decide that we will eliminate excuses from our vocabulary and our life. When you notice yourself making an excuse, go to the root cause. What is keeping you from taking action? It can help if you break down bigger goals into smaller tasks, so they are easier to achieve.
Healthier Habits
To have a healthy mindset you need to take care of your body. We live in a microwave society where unhealthy habits run rampant. We get so caught up in the daily chaos of life that we sometimes tend to put our health on the back burner. It’s a good idea to look at your daily habits and see which ones might need some tweaking. You don’t have to join a gym and eat lettuce every day. Simply make an effort to start putting yourself first and create a routine that works for you. Be conscious about what you are putting into your body. Make time for self-care. Eat more veggies. Get outside in nature, breathe the fresh air and make sure you’re getting enough sleep. Decrease your stress by learning to say a firm no to the things you don’t really want to do. Love yourself enough to put your health and wellness at the top of the priority list.
Live abundantly from now on
Begin developing your abundance mindset today by incorporating some of these techniques into your daily routine. No matter how long your scarcity mentality has been weighing you down, you have the ability to start over at any given moment. By recognizing that you have a choice, that you don’t have to be stuck in scarcity for the rest of your life, you can begin to transform your life and create your own reality from this day forward. Give yourself patience and grace, and enjoy the journey ahead.
