Uncover Your Money Story

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Do you know that you have a Money Story?

It’s the unique way that you think about, relate to, and deal with money.

And, that Money Story is dictating everything from the number in your bank account to the price point you charge clients to how you feel about spending money on yourself.

When we allow our negative thought patterns about money affect us, it can become nearly impossible for our bank accounts to grow. Business feels like a lot of effort, and we feel at odds with our desires.

Now, you may be thinking, “I don’t know if I even have a money story”. (I get it, that’s kind of how I felt the first time a coach of mine brought it up.) But, I encourage you to remain open to this idea -- for me, it was a true game changer in my business (and life for that matter).

Let’s start here. Do you ever think to yourself?...

I have to worry about money.

Making money is hard.

I can’t buy that -- it’s too expensive.

I’m bad with money.

Money is stressful!

If you’re repeating thoughts like the ones I’ve listed above, you’re basically reaffirming to yourself again and again exactly what you DO NOT want.

You’re essentially doing a 24/7 mantra meditation for money lack.

Hear this: Money is neither good nor bad. Positive nor negative. We bring the emotion into the equation. So, that means, you get to choose how you relate to money! Your perception of money dictates your money reality.

Now, I get it, making money can feel like a challenge until we clear our money blocks. And, that starts with noticing your Money Story -- your “go-to” thoughts, actions, reactions, beliefs, and emotions around money.

When you bring more awareness into the equation, change is just around the corner. I promise.

Don’t let your financial life coast on autopilot, just hoping it will get better. It won’t, unless you plant the seeds for change.

If you want things to shift, you first have to take an honest look at where you’re starting from.

(Side note: This is NOT about getting down on yourself for having a negative Money Story -- that wouldn’t solve anything! This is about shining some light on the issue, and realizing that you don’t have to continue moving through the world with the same “money baggage” if you don’t want to!)

Once you clearly see the negative thought patterns you’ve been locked into, you can choose new ways of thinking and behaving that better reflect how you want to view and interact with money.

Live life deliberately, not by default. Starting now.

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There is No "Magic" in Wealth Consciousness

There’s a new age of business upon us.

I’m sure you’ve felt it. There’s been a shift -- and you are a part of it.

It’s no longer about scare tactics and hard-selling to make a buck.

It’s about giving, being of service and offering value.

Trust me, I’m all about this evolution. I am this evolution. It completely resonates with me.

But, it can feel a little woo-woo. A tad hard to grasp. And, dare I say it, how will this approach affect my bottom line?

I find myself saying YES to expanding my wealth consciousness, YES to studying the law of attraction, YES when Danielle LaPorte says life is about feeling the way you want to feel, and then I’m hit with....

BUT

...how do I find clients, make money, get the work done, market myself effectively?

How does all this feel-good belief move me forward with some organization and strategy? How do I build my empire without some tangible plans?

Here’s what I’ve come to realize: There is no magic in wealth consciousness. [click to tweet this Truth]

It’s a simple formula. It is strategic.

Your beliefs become your thoughts, and your thoughts become your actions.

Or, to put it even more simply…

Beliefs → Thoughts → Actions

Our core beliefs around money, finances, abundance (or lack thereof) inform our thoughts. And, since about 98% of our daily thoughts are on auto-pilot and the same ones appear again and again, when our beliefs center on lack, scarcity, worry and “not enough” our thought playlist is mighty grim.

Then the actions we take reflect that anxiety. We pinch pennies, stress about bills, don’t take the chance, don’t make the call, don’t put ourselves “out there”.

On the other hand, if we start planting new beliefs about money and abundance in our fertile minds, we can begin to incrementally expand our wealth consciousness and open ourselves up to new opportunities.

We feel more open, full of potential. We make the pitch, make the call, start the business, ask for what we’re worth and believe we are worth it.

Wealth consciousness isn’t magic. It’s cause and effect.

Your beliefs and thoughts result in corresponding actions (or inaction) that deliver certain results. Plain and simple.

If you want to receive new/different/transformed/bigger/happier/better results, you need to start planting new beliefs.

Our beliefs have an ever-expanding ripple effect, like when you drop a small stone in a calm body of water. That one small action has repercussions that travel outward exponentially.

Drop the small stone. It’s time. You are ready.

As a jumping off point, I’ll leave you with this...

What do you believe about money/wealth/being rich/rich people/abundance? What are you saying to yourself on a daily basis because of those beliefs? What actions are you taking because of those beliefs and thoughts?

And…

What is a NEW money belief that you’re ready to live starting now?

With love,

How Rich People Think

Money issues. We all have them.

I do. You do. We all do.

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 :-)

Today’s lesson: Our beliefs inform our thoughts, and our thoughts inform our actions.

Let’s flesh that out a little bit…

Scenario #1 - Mr. Money-worry

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.