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Confidence Wealth & Insurance Solutions January 25, 2016 No Comments

[Motivation Monday] Living Large: How To Find Abundance In Your Life

Living large can mean anything from taking an overseas vacation, having brunch in a fancy new restaurant and everything in between; but one thing is certain, we all dream with living larger in one way or another. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. It’s human nature.

Many of the things we wish for are indeed possible when we become aware of the abundance mindset.

The abundance mindset is the belief that there’s enough for everyone. There are new chances and opportunities everywhere. When you receive money or a gift, it doesn’t mean that someone else won’t get it; you’re not taking it away from anyone. The same applies when you give. For example, if you practice a small act of kindness, it doesn’t take anything away from you…it actually makes you feel good about yourself while you contribute to the goodness in the world.

That’s what living in abundance is: to know there’s plenty in this world.

Its counterpart is the scarcity mindset, which is based on the belief that resources are always finite. So, according to this restrictive mentality, if we have one thing, it means we don’t have something else. This mentality leads to greed, hoarding and other unhealthy attachments.

There’s a lot of advice out there about how to attract abundance to your life, and a lot of it is valuable and encouraging to read. However, this article isn’t about that. It’s about how to find the abundance you already have, how to consciously enjoy abundance, and how you should let things flow.

We worry about money and finances all the time. Debt, savings, budgeting…and even guilt about not making enough money—or making too much! It can make us feel stressed and on the edge every time the subject comes up.

That happens when we have limiting beliefs around money and wealth.

Tuning into the abundance mindset will have a positive impact in not only your finances but in your relationships and personal well-being as well. Wealth is not only about money. It’s about prosperity in all its forms. Once you truly realize that, you’ll start to find abundance everywhere!
Here are some useful ways to find abundance in your life:

Identify your own limiting beliefs.

Limiting beliefs about wealth such as “money is the root of all evil”, “wealthy people are selfish” or “I’ve always been bad with money!” will block your ability to find abundance. Identify if you’ve got negative beliefs about money and richness; and remember what the abundance mindset is all about.

Also, having such beliefs make you prone to misjudging hardworking, decent people. Do your best not to judge others and challenge your own beliefs instead. Don’t allow your own preconceived notions to determine your thoughts.

Always remember that money is neither good nor bad. It’s just one of the ways in which we express value in our society.

Appreciate what you already have.

In order to truly live an abundant lifestyle, you have to appreciate everything. It’s so easy to forget just in how many different ways we’re blessed. Make sure to remind yourself that. Although you can always strive for more, you’re already living large. From that first morning cup of coffee until you slowly fall asleep on your bed… you have a lot of things to be thankful for.

Make a list. Take a quick five-minute meditation to think about the things you’re thankful for. Do whatever it takes to remind yourself that there’s abundance all around you. For example, give something back by donating to a charity.

Let it flow.

We’ve always said that how you talk to yourself matters. And this is no exception. If you’re in a bad mood and angry at (expected) monthly bills or mumbling to yourself about what a tedious task it is to go to the bank, you’re creating a bad relationship with money.

Money, like most things, is meant to flow. Make your peace with this and you’ll see how you’ll start to make wiser decisions about money. For example, if you’re struggling, instead of letting fear take over or burying your head in the sand, write several options to either increase your income or organize it in a better way.

Another quick tip is to remind yourself of a more abundant time in your life. That’ll help you see that things aren’t static; they’re always flowing. Acknowledge that you have to part with money (and many other things) but something else will come along.

Be independent but know when to ask for help.

Learn how to handle your finances: read books about money; get a savings accounts; keep track of how much you spend so you can budget accordingly. In other words, take the necessary steps to become financially secure. Depending on your particular skills and how deeply rooted your limiting beliefs are (if you have any), you might need help to achieve this. Don’t be afraid. We can help you in this area. A helping hand can be just what you need to be on top of your game and live in abundance.

It’s worth mentioning that although not everything is about money, it can certainly give you peace of mind, security and stability. However, you won’t be able to enjoy this from a conceptual perspective unless you know how to be grateful for what you already have.
So, forget about limiting beliefs and live large by embracing the abundance mindset: Be truthful. Be grateful. Be generous. Be your true self.

Are you ready to start?

Confidence Wealth & Insurance Solutions January 18, 2016 No Comments

[Motivation Monday] How you can make this year YOUR year!

Usually we start a new year with a mind full of resolutions and a heart full of hope. As time passes, we realize that the year is not so new anymore and maybe even worse, things aren’t looking so new either. It ends up being the same as the year before and that “to-do” list is still waiting to be crossed out.

It happens to all of us. We tend to stick to old routines and old feelings—sometimes out of habit and other times out of fear.

Here’s some good news though: it doesn’t have to be like that.

You don’t have to feel bad if you didn’t start your resolutions on January 1st, or if you skipped your Monday workout. There isn’t any rule on when you need to take charge of your own life and feel accomplished.

You can do all those things that your mind and soul are asking for right now. Right here and now is what matters, so make this year, your year… right now.

Don’t wait for life’s opportunities to present themselves on a silver platter; create your own luck instead.

There’s this short but meaningful letter going around online:

It may seem simple but take a second look. Read it to yourself and be mindful of its words. It’s a love letter that acknowledges the power you have to turn your whole year around. If you’re skeptical of the impact simple words and affirmations can have on your whole outlook towards life, look a little deeper.

In fact, let’s break down the meaning of that deceivingly simple letter and uncover its empowering message.

Be kind to yourself

How you talk to yourself matters. Your inner-voice matters. Cultivate it and let it kindly guide you. Between thinking “I’m as ready as I’ll ever be. I’m going to own it” and thinking “What’s the point? I’ve failed once before” there’s a world of difference. In fact, self-affirmations have been proven to calm people’s nerves and, as a result, it allows them to perform better throughout the day.

You may not always be able to control your thoughts and emotions; however, that doesn’t mean that you can’t do your best to try. Start your day with some self-love and remind yourself that you’re capable of facing life’s challenges, because deep down, you know you are.

Treat yourself kindly, like you would treat and speak to a dear friend, and you’ll quickly notice a positive difference in your attitude.

As author Steve Maraboli wisely put it: “The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.”

Get clear on what you want

“This is going to be your year” can mean something different for everybody. What exactly would make this your year?

Take a moment and get really honest with yourself. What would you like to accomplish this year? And, more importantly, how do you want to feel? Give these questions some thoughtful minutes and the answers will come to you. Don’t force this process though. If you’re not feeling quite on the right mind space, sleep on it.

The important thing here is to get clear on what you want.

More good news: you already know what you want and desire. Give yourself permission to find out what exactly will make this year your year and own it.

You know what they say… “It’s better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than at the top of the one you don’t.”

Take action.

Action is the key word in all of this. It’s important to know what you want to achieve and how you want to feel, but ultimately, all the self-affirmations, wish lists and meditation practices won’t amount to anything if you don’t take action.

A lot of people wait until they feel ready to start doing whatever they set their minds on. And really, who could blame them? It’s a common misconception to think that until you’re fully inspired and prepared, you can’t start tackling your goals and dreams. The hard truth is that, most of the time, it’s the other way around. By taking action, you become experienced and inspired.

Do you want to achieve financial freedom? Budget now and start getting rid of debt instead of waiting for a sudden income increase. Do you want to be fit and healthy? Work out now and start eating healthy right this moment instead of waiting for Monday to “start the week right.”

Whatever it is you want, take that first step. In the words of author and motivational speaker Zig Ziglar: “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

So dust yourself off and get started.

Speaking of starting things up, it’s time for a little challenge: write your own letter. Whether you’re reading this during a mini-break from a hectic day or during a lazy web-surfing afternoon, open up a file or go get a pen and write yourself a kind letter that inspires you to take action.

Follow the steps we mentioned or add in a couple of your own steps. It doesn’t have to be long and it doesn’t have to be difficult. It just has to be honest and kind.

Ready?

Write it. Read it. Mean it. Finish your challenge by taking a really deep breath.
Surely, you’ll notice a difference in your mood because words truly matter. Let your words inspire action.

As a final note, remember to stay motivated. You better believe that your words and actions matter (because they do), but, even if that’s already the case, you may find yourself struggling from time to time. Life just likes to throw us some curve balls once in a while.

So, whenever you feel cluttered and confused about how to achieve what you want, find motivation within yourself by rediscovering what you truly desire with our three steps: Be kind to yourself. Get clear on what you want. Take action.

Or… write an empowering love letter that reminds you this is going to be your year.