Abundant Living – How To Move From Scarcity To Abundance
Want to live in abundance? Here are the top 10 tips for abundant living and how to move from scarcity thinking to abundant thinking.
Let’s chat about abundant living.
Even though we intuitively know that abundant living and living with an abundant mindset is the preferable way to live, the sad truth is that most people opt to live with a scarcity mindset.
Admittedly in some parts of the world, where scarcity is a genuine issue for people due to a lack of shortage of food, clean water, and housing – it is understandable that this mindset persists.
But for rest of us who happen to be blessed to live in a country where abundance is all around us, it’s a different story.
There really are no excuses for clinging onto a mindset that doesn’t serve you in any way. We need to remember scarcity mindset is simply a MINDSET that you have chosen to behold and belief.
It isn’t based on reality – because if you look all around you, there’s a good chance you will see lots of examples of people living a wealthy, abundant life.
And no, they did not get to that level of wealth or happiness by clinging onto a scarcity mindset. It doesn’t work that way.
Scarcity thinking is the mindset and belief that there are limited resources in this world and that there will never be enough to go around.
Usually this mindset relates to money (though it can relate to other things such as love) and as a result of this scarcity thinking, our actions and thoughts are impacted negatively.
You need to understand that scarcity thinking is a choice.
We CHOOSE to think money is limited.
We CHOOSE to think our ability to earn money is capped at a particular level.
We CHOOSE to say words like “I don’t have enough money” instead of “I can always make more money” or “I’m not smart enough” instead of “nothing can stop me from achieving success.”
With abundant thoughts, we think: there’s enough to go around for EVERYONE.
With scarcity thoughts, we think: only some people can win.
A person with abundant thoughts is willing to learn from others and puts their faith and trust in the world.
A person with scarcity thoughts thinks they know everything and has a need to control and dictate to others.
Abundant thinkers think big and embrace risk.
They strive to grow, are generous and believe great things are yet to come.
Scarcity thinkers hoard things from others, are afraid of being replaced and always think times are tough.
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Now here’s the good news: you can change your thinking. Of course you can, that is the only thing you actually have full control of: YOUR OWN THOUGHTS.
If you currently have a scarcity mindset there’s no reason why you can’t flip the switch and move to a more abundant mindset.
To shift your mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance, test out the following strategies:
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TIP # 1 – Take a long term perspective (because those with a scarcity mindset usually think only short term).
I know it’s weird to think about the fact that those with a scarcity mindset often over-indulge but you need to understand where this behavior is coming from.
When you have a scarcity mindset, you believe that there are a limited amount of resources in this world – not enough food, not enough money, not enough time etc.
Sometimes a person with this mindset is desperate to do it all, eat it all and spend it all now.
If you regularly find yourself only concerned with entertaining yourself as much as possible each moment (out of fear that these resources may be taken away from you later) this may be a symptom of a scarcity mindset.
Stop and take the alternative view – that there is MORE than enough for everyone in this world to have their share.
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TIP # 2 – Focus on what you already have.
Make the choice to be grateful for all the gifts you already have. Do you have a bed to sleep in?
What about your family and friends – do you have anyone special in your life?
Do you have a car to drive or a job to go to? Great!
Celebrate these things!
For lots of people in this world right now this is their ultimate goal in life.
Chances are you already DO have enough to feel grateful for right now.
What are you not appreciating in life? What are you taking for granted?
When you see that you have enough, you won’t be so worried about losing it.
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TIP # 3 – Avoid people that complain a lot.
You can probably tell by their negative energy that complainers have a scarcity mindset.
Ever had a conversation with someone who just whinged and whined during the entire conversation?
Did you feel a tad terrible afterwards, like your energy had been sucked right out of you and now you felt drained dry? I’m hearing you my friend.
Here’s the thing: we are influenced by the people we hang out with.
So do your best to find positive people to include in your social circle.
If a person always leaves you with mixed feelings, uncertainty, stress or an unsettled mind, you need to know you DON’T need to place your energy there.
Why spend time with people who make your life harder?
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TIP # 4 – Focus on what you can have in the future.
Instead of worrying about what you might lose, spend some time thinking about what you can gain in the future.
Look forward to the future rather than fear it.
Your future is filled with potential!
Visualize an exciting future.
Develop positive feelings about the future.
That is the foundation of an abundance mindset.
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TIP # 5 – Avoid wasting time.
People with an abundant mindset know how precious time is so they spend it wisely.
People with a scarcity mindset on the other hand take part in frivolous activities and waste their most valuable resource – which is of course time.
Value your time and you’ll have more of it.
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TIP # 6 – Keep a journal.
I personally love journaling.
I feel like it’s the one thing I do that keeps my mind feeling truly clear.
Sure, other things are important too but the act of putting pen to paper and consciously acknowledging and releasing my thoughts in this way feels so therapeutic.
To move from a scarcity to abundant mindset, keep your thoughts positive while journaling.
List the things in your life that make you feel grateful.
Be sure to mention all the people in your life and everything you are fortunate enough to have.
Write down affirmations too that encourage thoughts of abundance and investigate what you think may be holding you back from moving from a scarcity to abundant mindset.
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TIP # 7 – Get organized.
This is a bit of a secret tip but getting organized can greatly accelerate your move from a scarcity to an abundance mindset.
Honestly give it a go. When you begin to organize your closet, garage, or attic etc. you will be surprised by how many things you actually own.
Getting organized will also free up more time for you in the long run.
This is important remember – do you recall what we spoke about earlier? TIME IS PRECIOUS.
When you realize that you have more things and time than you first thought, you’ll consequently begin to think more abundantly.
When your physical space is organized it also makes you feel mentally organized. Tidy room, tidy mind.
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TIP # 8 – Be generous.
People with a scarcity mindset usually don’t offer help or they tend to be stingy with their resources.
This behavior stems from their belief that there isn’t enough for everyone in this world.
Abundant thinkers on the other hand are generous because they know that there is more than enough from where that came from.
To combat a scarcity mindset, you need to remind yourself often that there is enough for everyone by sharing what you have.
The more you’re willing to share with others (including your time), the more others are willing to share with you.
Being generous is the behavior of an abundant thinker.
IN CONCLUSION – THE SECRET TO ABUNDANT LIVING
The key to abundant living is to meet limited circumstances in your everyday life with unlimited positive thoughts.
Anyone can shift their thoughts from scarcity to abundance – they just have to make the DECISION to do so.
It’s that simple: change your beliefs and you will change your energy which will ultimately change your life.
As soon as you begin to think of yourself in abundance, you will powerfully and consciously be shaping your new life via the law of attraction.
Remember, abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.
As Bob Proctor so wisely suggested, see yourself living in abundance and you will attract it. It always works; it works every time with every person.
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