To be abundant about our thinking make 9 things important.

We have all encountered people that consider someone else’s success a threat to their own.

They publicly praise our accomplishments but privately condemn our achievements.?In fact, our success creates bitterness, jealously, resentment and animosity.??

I had a friend who reluctantly reviewed my first book after being nudged to at least read it and offer his feedback.?His support was literally motivated by a sense of guilt.

I noticed several months later he deleted his review assuming I wouldn’t notice.?

That’s not a friend, that’s a person who likes to circle close to the sun but can’t stand the heat long enough to enjoy the powers of abundance.

We hear the term abundance tossed around frequently, but what does it truly mean?

According to the dictionary, abundance is a large quantity of something.?That could be love, money, happiness, kindness, success, smiles, laughter, and applause for the people we truly support.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where most people believe what someone else has prevents them from getting what they deserve.?It’s a principle called scarcity.

The benefits of embracing an abundance mentality are well documented.

When we live abundantly we can work toward a rich and satisfying life without the need for social comparison.?We exude happiness and contentment, despite our circumstances.?We give generously without keeping score.?We are blessed with countless opportunities and rewarded with meaning and substance in our personal and professional lives.?We feel secure and self-confident which leads to incredible success.

You will notice on this platform there are plenty of people offering advice on what people should or shouldn't post. Passive aggressive behavior that connotes a scarcity mindset concealed in "helpful advice".

“If you want love and abundance in your life, give it away.”?~?Mark Twain

To move from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance, 9 things can help:

Power of positive thinking

If you follow my work, you know how important being positive and optimistic are to success.?Our thinking shapes our internal dialogue which orchestrates a positive discourse consistent with abundance and success.?If we contemplate thoughts of fear and scarcity, we won’t get very far.

Power of gratitude

The power of gratitude is well documented, which is why I recommend practicing it daily.?By focusing on a few things each day, we can be thankful and move in the direction of abundance and gratitude.?It’s immensely powerful.???

“Gratitude builds a bridge to abundance.” ~ Roy Bennett

Power of unlimited thinking

One Harvard study discovered that people who focus too intently on one thing lose sight of other opportunities.?We limit ourselves by restricting our vision.?Open our eyes and embrace the possibilities.?An expanded mind leads to abundance.

Power of passion and purpose

The only way to cultivate our purpose and discover our passions is by working hard to develop the talent that will enhance success.?In the process we start to share our gifts and see the fruits of our efforts multiply.?That’s when purpose really starts to gain momentum.

Power of mastery

Professional success results from developing perspicacity in a particular discipline.?It’s hard to become an expert at anything without doing the work required to earn the reputation and "skills".?Concentrate on developing skills that are relevant to the world and become extraordinary at what we do.?People on this path have no time for thoughts of insufficiency or scarcity.

Power of communication

How we speak to ourselves matter and how we communicate with others leaves a lasting impression.?Many people are careless about their words and cause irreparable damage to relationships.?In addition, they conduct negative conversations with themselves that creates a narrative inconsistent with success.?Learn to communicate well and embrace the abundance that coincides with lifting other people up, including yourself.?

Power of a growth mindset

One of my favorite teachers is Carol Dweck.?She has pioneered work on the concept of a growth mindset.?People with a growth mindset embrace challenge and learn from mistakes.?They constantly improve and develop a love for learning.?We can’t practice abundance until we understand the concept of a growth mindset.

Power of seeing the good

Human beings are designed with a negativity bias.?We can’t help but see danger and perceived threats.?Changing this default mechanism takes time but we can eventually train ourselves to see the good in every situation.?People with an abundance mindset are proficient at recognizing problems and focusing on solutions.?See the good and start to gravitate in the direction of abundance.

Power of plenty

Research at Carnegie Mellon University has explored the benefits of positive affirmations.?It’s not about looking in the mirror and telling yourself how great you are.?It’s about addressing your fears and focusing on positive thoughts consistent with solving problems and alleviating stress.?Positive affirmations are a great place to expand a world where there's plenty for everyone.

“Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.” ~ Wayne Dyer

Sum it up

Are you practicing the art of abundant thinking? Share your thoughts in the comments section and please like and share this article. I love learning from you as well.

About Steve:

Steve Wohlenhaus is CEO of Weatherology, the leading company in the world at disseminating audio weather information.??Steve began his career as a major market television weather anchor in Minneapolis, where he received several Emmy Awards for science programming.?Steve is an author and host of the podcast program Anatomy of Success.?Reach out and connect with me on LinkedIn.?Learn more about my work and grab the free Weatherology mobile app by clicking any picture in this article!