How to Develop an Abundance Mindset

This world struggles with a scarcity mindset.?

There is this underlying belief that?there isn’t enough?to go around. That we must be the first in line, the highest ranking or the most impressive in order to be successful.?

It feels like we are always trying to?outdo?each other, in our careers, in our home décor, in our families and in our quirky hobbies.?

We are afraid of cheering each other on or sharing the lessons we’ve learned along the way in case it helps someone get ahead of us.?We want to keep everything under wraps, close to our chest, tucked away so that maybe we will have an?advantage?in this race for the finish line.?

When I think of having an scarcity mindset, I am reminded of this quote…

“Blowing out someone else’s candle won’t make mine burn brighter.”

Because scarcity leads us to believe that other?people’s?candles get in the way of our own. That in order to shine the brightest, we have to?dampen?their light.?

And whatever we do, we should definitely?NOT?stoop down with our own lit candle and help someone light theirs.?

Learning how to develop an abundance mindset is so important, especially in this world where success often looks like?trampling?over anyone who might get in your way.

Where we are all in constant?competition?with one another. Where everything is measured, monitored and evaluated to calculate how much it is worth.?

A lot of us tend to live in this fear that if someone takes a slice of pie before us then we will miss out.?

So we scramble to get in first, to be the best, to be different to the rest.

We live in this place of lack, of scarcity, of fear that we might miss out.?

I have been working really hard to develop an abundance mindset in my own life.?It is so counter-cultural, so vulnerable and so not how I usually think. It takes work every day to remind myself that?there is enough.?

I thought I would share some advice for those of you who are struggling with a scarcity mindset…

How to develop an abundance mindset:

Give positive feedback

When you read something you really like, tell the author. Leave a review for them on Amazon so their book will rank higher. Write them an email and let them know you are a fan of their work.?

Leave comments on your favourite blog posts.?Reply to blogger’s stories on Instagram or send them direct messages.

Or in the real world, be?kind?to people. Share the lovely things you think about people instead of keeping those thoughts to yourself.

Remember:?Other people’s success does not indicate your failure.?

Share other people’s work

?Tell your friends about the things you love. Give people recommendations on podcasts, books, Ted-talks or shoe brands that you think are brilliant.??

Word of mouth is such a?powerful?marketing force. You never know how much that exposure could mean to a small business or artist.

Remember: The world needs more creativity, innovation and vulnerability. Sharing other’s successes won’t mean there is less space for you.?

Do things just for fun

Make time for things that have no external purpose outside of the moment.

Do some things just for the?sheer joy, without needing to be productive, or perfect or feeling like you have to share the moment with anyone else.?

Remember:?Collect moments, not things. At the end of the day, the most precious things in life can’t be measured by wealth or fame.

Stay in your lane

Focus on your passions and strengths rather than comparing yourself to others. You have a unique story and way of telling it.?

Don’t get so caught up in trying to be better than your perceived “competition” that you lose sight of yourself. You simply cannot be the best at?everything. So be the best at?YOUR?thing.

Remember:?We need YOU. Your gifts, your story, your unique way of creating something of beauty, inspiration and encouragement.

Say these abundance mindset affirmations:

• There is enough space for everyone?
• There is only one of me, I am a one-off
• The way I tell my story is unique
• Community is more important than competition
• Creativity is endless

Your Career Coach,

Ruth Mac?

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Hi, I am?Ruth McCrackin!

Your Career & Success Strategist Coach with well over 11 years of experience working hand in hand with Human Resources and Business Partners in achieving company goals and mission. It is my wish for high achievers to getting their high-end position in attracting their dreams and passion. Avoid the loop holes of missing great opportunities by applying job search strategies, LinkedIn Branding, storytelling, and much more to up level your career and?lifestyle.?Start Your Transformation Now

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