Have you ever been to a nice restaurant, had a delicious meal with excellent service, & then received a bill that almost made you fall out of your seat? How did that change your mood? Did you leave the restaurant raving about the experience or regretting the bill? Well, your mindset makes all the difference!
Instead of practicing an abundance mindset, why do we focus on the negative aspects of the situation/ experience? Well, in the example mentioned above, was it easier to hone in on how steep the bill was rather than immerse yourself in the outstanding food, great ambience, & excellent service? Well, that is because, instead of focusing on gratitude & abundance, the human brain is wired for just one purpose – survival!
It’s vital to note that our mind isn’t designed to make us happy; it’s designed to help you survive! It’s always looking for what could hurt you & it magnifies the bad. Moreover, we are wired to operate out of places of fear & scarcity. But here’s a thing: you have the choice of what you must focus on. And this is how you can learn how to develop an abundance mindset.
Don’t forget, what’s wrong will always be available, but so is what is right! Just a difference of mindset is what matters!
Abundance Mindset: An Overview
An abundance mindset is a belief that there are sufficient resources in this world for everyone, and we must be grateful for everything we have. An abundance mindset is often talked about in comparison with a scarcity mindset or the belief that the resources in this world are finite, i.e., when someone gets something, that leaves less for everybody else!
These are two ways of thinking that can transform our entire perspective. For instance, people with a scarcity mindset focus on unfulfilled needs, i.e., what others have, they don’t. Moreover, they tend to think short-term & have less fulfilling relationships.
On the contrary, people with an abundance mindset focus on what they already have & make peace with the present moment. Well, this is because they are not living in a state of fear. They experience the advantages of gratitude, thus planning for the future & making better decisions.
Signs You Have An Abundance Mindset
Many people go through their lives without even thinking about their mindset. Many times, we are held back by negativity without even realizing it. If you recognize these signs, you might already be on your way towards an attitude of abundance & gratitude. Here are some of the signs to look out for:
# You Celebrate Others Successes
The most common sign of having an abundance mindset is that you celebrate other people’s successes. You believe that other’s successes don’t detract you from your own & you will be just as successful. Thus, you genuinely celebrate the success of others who achieve their goals!
# You Give Back
People in a scarcity mindset are busy taking. They don’t bother to give back. Well, if you volunteer your time, skills, or energy or enjoy taking care of your loved ones, then you are on your way to having an abundance mindset.
# You Live In The Present
When you focus on abundance & gratitude, you aren’t worried about the future or stuck in the past. You know that the only thing you can ultimately live in is the present moment. Thus, you focus on taking it all in, thus developing an abundance mindset.
How To Develop An Abundance Mindset
It’s natural for many individuals to operate in a scarcity mindset, specifically in the corporate world & other competitive surroundings. However, when you learn how to develop an abundance mindset, you’ll open up opportunities you never thought were possible!
Here are the steps for the same!
1. Examine Your Limiting Beliefs
The first way to develop an abundance mindset is to examine your limiting beliefs.
Limiting beliefs are unconscious beliefs that we hold about ourselves as well as the world, which we enable to prevent us from enjoying our lives to the fullest. For instance, if you have an unconscious belief that you do not deserve to be happy, understanding how to express gratitude won’t come easy, even in the best of circumstances.
As you embrace this process of cultivating gratitude in life, watch for the limiting beliefs you unconsciously hold & examine how they are preventing you from reaching your full potential.
Beginning the harsh work of replacing your limiting beliefs with an abundant mindset will reveal how your thoughts impact almost every area of your life. This is because our beliefs grow from the combination of our life experiences – our knowledge base, our environment, life events, consequences of our past actions, & the way we envision our future.
2. Adopt More Empowering Beliefs
Our beliefs are multi-faceted; therefore, unraveling their origin can be a challenge. However, replacing them with healthier beliefs can be even more challenging. Thus, if existing beliefs impede the gratitude you’re committed to developing, it will be well worth your time to put in the effort.
Moreover, in order to overcome your self-sabotaging beliefs, put yourself in a positive mindset by creating a list of the things or people you are grateful for. Further, practice changing your limiting beliefs to empowering ones.
As you uncover each & every limiting belief, ask yourself: Does this limiting belief take me further along the pursuit of gratitude, or does it hold me back?
With practice & due diligence, you’ll find that adopting an abundance mindset becomes more natural.
3. Embrace Change
The third & final way to develop an abundance mindset is to embrace change.
Life will never go as we plan. There will be undesirable surprises. Well, change is inevitable & therefore, we must learn to embrace it. The potential for transformation is there in every change life throws in our way, regardless of whether we embrace it or not.
Thus, instead of being derailed by unexpected changes, we must learn to approach change with curiosity.
You can begin practicing mindfulness or gratitude by ‘softening yourself’ to change, letting it in without a fight. Moreover, instead of telling yourself that you have lost something or will never have anything you want, make a command decision to focus on adopting an abundance mindset & concentrate on what you are grateful for. By learning how to express gratitude under challenging circumstances, you build an abundance mindset in everything you do.
Be Grateful: This Is When Fear Disappears & Abundance Happens!
So, what is an abundance mindset, after all?
Well, having an abundance mindset doesn’t mean you are repressing your emotions or living in a state of denial. Instead, it means that you are making an overarching decision to live in a beautiful & fulfilled state every single day, no matter what happens. Because if the only time you are happy is when something goes your way, you aren’t really going to be joyful/ satisfied/ fulfilled often. Isn’t it?
Thus, the more you begin making these subtle shifts, the more you can develop an abundance mindset & the more you will experience joy!
Lastly, apart from trying the the tips mentioned above, we recommend you booking a life coaching session with us. At RILCA, we cater to your problems, thus offering you the solution you need.
