I can guarantee that every single person reading this message has, at some point in their life, struggled with money.
Now, let me clarify, struggling with money doesn’t necessary mean you were broke, couldn’t pay your bills or filed for bankruptcy.
Struggling could be as simple as thinking…
“I shouldn’t buy that...it’s too much money”.
“It’s so hard to make money.”
“I have to worry about money.”
We all have, at one point or another, struggled with limiting thoughts about money. It’s inevitable because money is something that we have to interact with on a daily basis. It’s part of the deal.
And since we’re human and fear is also part of the deal, fearful thoughts in and around money will pop up from time to time. That’s ok. It’s normal. Take a deep breath. Your occasional limiting money thoughts aren’t sending an undesired beacon out into the universe calling for more of the same.
It’s when the majority of our beliefs and thoughts about money are laden with stress, fear and anxiety that it’s time for a money mindset reset.
You see, when all of our energy around money is focused on pinching pennies, obsessing about our budget (or lack thereof), or stuck in anxious/worried mode, THAT is what we get more of.
What we focus on e x p a n d s.
If we focus on lack, we see/feel/experience more lack.
If we focus on abundance, we see/feel/experience more abundance.
If we focus on red cars, we see/feel/experience more red cars! (Seriously, try it.)
We can never create the opposite of what we focus on.
Let’s say you’re hoping to feel affluent, but every interaction you have with money is riddled with stress, affluence is not going to find its way to you. Sorry.
Just like if you want to experience more self-love and body confidence, you can’t berate yourself with negative self-talk to get there.
The journey has to align with the destination.
If feeling generous, abundant and at ease with money is where you want to end up, you must start incorporating more generosity, abundance and ease into your life RIGHT NOW.
And, not necessarily in big, bold (scary) ways that are totally out of your comfort zone. Baby steps are just fine.
Treat a friend to coffee. Take a deep breath when a bill arrives. Say a quick “thank you” for the unexpected $20 you found in an old purse. Treat yourself to a coffee with it :-)
Mr. Money-worry believes that it’s hard to make money. He tells himself that he should be super frugal and hang on to as much of it as he can. He pinches pennies, stays at his safe (but low-paying) job and complains about how expensive things are to his friends, which they bond over.
Scenario #2 - Ms. Money-maven
Ms. Money-maven believes that money is a stand-in for what we value. She tells herself that if she continuously and generously adds value to the world, she’ll be continuously and generously compensated. With this belief, she cuts back to part-time hours at her safe (low-paying) job and starts to dedicate more and more hours to building her dream business. She KNOWS that it will be successful because she’s consistently adding value.
Do you see how their core belief about money informed everything else?
Do you see how their belief resulted in the actions (or lack thereof) they took?
Now, I have to ask…
What do YOU believe about money?
With love,
P.S. Right now, I’m reading an interesting book called How Rich People Think by Steve Siebold. It contrasts how most people think about money with how wealthy people think about money. It’s a worthwhile read if wealth consciousness is an area of your personal development you’re focusing on. Want to read along with me? Join the #ClarityBookClub here.
ok, now that i've got your attention, let me explain... :-)
in case you're wondering...no, i'm not talking about that "s" word.
i'm talking about a different "s" word that you likely use A LOT in your business. actually, i can almost guarantee you use it (or think it) at least a half dozen times every day.
and, when you use this word a lot, it can have toxic effects on your energy, motivation, creativity and overall quality of life.
and the word is....
should
yup. that's it.
a seemingly harmless little word that you use often (am i right?). but when we "should" all over our business (and our lives), it can wreak havoc.
i should blog more.
i should organize my finances.
i should get more private clients.
i should get on twitter, instagram, etc.
i should meditate every day.
i should plan a workshop.
i should...i should...i should....
whew, i'm worn out just writing that list of examples.
when we "should" all over our businesses, we're setting ourselves up for resistance. when you should do something it rarely feels good. there's push-back and the option not to do the very thing you should do.
3 simple things to help you stop "shoulding" and embrace a new, more empowered way of moving through your business and life. check out the vid now!
do you "should" all over your business?
what is one should that you're going to give up? or, what's one that you're going to schedule? let me know in the comments below, or email it to me here.
if you're anything like me, you're pursuing a yogic career not just to make a difference, but also to create a LIFESTYLE that you love and enjoy.
but, let's me honest, building & running a business is no easy task. and, no matter how "yogic" we are, there are always going to be times when we find ourselves feeling stressed, stuck and frustrated, and thinking "is this really worth it?".
well, my friend, if you're looking to enjoy more ease and abundance, not just in your biz, but in your LIFE as well, i feel ya.
we all know that when we have more time, we are freed up to be our best, most creative, most profitable selves. but with endless to-do lists, family responsibilities AND managing a career, a "balanced" lifestyle can seem like a near impossibility.
being a new mama has made me realize even more than before the harmony i'm seeking between a sustainable business and a fulfilling life. i don't want to waste my time on pointless tasks, unprofitable programs or feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of "to-dos".
if you're in the same boat, trying to design a lifestyle that you love while also building a career you enjoy, today's vid is a must watch!
i'm sharing 3 instant ways to find more time (and, yes, money too!) in your business so that you can enjoy a biz+lifestyle that you absolutely love.
so, i've got a question for ya -- what are you going to do TODAY to find more time & money in your biz? share it below!
we want to help as many people as possible, but when that means teaching 15, 20, 25 public classes a week, we can only grow our yoga career so big before we tap out.
if you're stuck in a business model that has you working too many hours for too little money, it's time to rethink your strategy. 'cause trading time for money only gets you so far -- and often burn out hits along the way.
of course, time in-person with students is essential -- it keeps us inspired, connected to the community, and is the reason we started teaching in the first place. but, we can't rely solely on ourselves as teaching vehicles.
what if we get sick? want to start a family? or want to travel?
what happens to our business if we're not actively working it 24/7?
if you can't step away from your business without it falling apart, it's time to restructure your business model so that you can enjoy more ease and abundance in both your LIFE and business.
below is a list of 35+ ways to grow your yoga business WITHOUT working more hours. after your initial time investment, the suggestions below will bring in passive income. meaning, you'll be making money while you're in savasana!
(this list is by no means all-inclusive -- it's meant to inspire you to think outside the box, create multiple streams of income, and help you stop trading your precious time for too little money!)
7. written content (blog posts, poems, stories, etc.)
8. podcast
Sell someone else's program (if you believe in something that someone else is offering, ask them about becoming an affiliate!)
1. online course or program
2. teacher training (virtual or live)
3. workshop (virtual or live)
4. virtual conference
so, there you have it. over 35 ways to bring in more money without working more hours. and, the cool thing is, you can tailor these offerings to further develop your unique yoga brand and give your students more ways to work with & learn from you. it's a win-win for everyone!
have an online offering already?
share a link to it in the comment section. i wanna check it out!
as yogis, we're in the business of service.