LIMITLESS: An Abundance Mindset

Before I knew what an abundant mindset was, I knew I was different.

Always optimistic, generous and collaborative - I felt like I was l u c k y when opportunities came my way, or when what I thought were small investments in people paid off in large dividends. I think on some level I always knew that the more I gave, the more I received.

And when I was confronted with those who had scarcity mindsets, I grew frustrated with the perceived limitations. Those with a scarcity mindset believe that you can only gain if someone else loses and that the world is a zero sum game. Sigh.

I can’t help but see how this very mindset, largely fueled by fear, is holding people down and holding people back. And it’s spreading, practically everywhere you look, like a plague.

I learned that, actually, I wasn’t lucky. I learned that my mindset of abundance attracted abundance, and that how I saw the world was really at the core of many of the good things in my life.

What is an abundant mindset, really?

People that have an abundant mindset approach their lives with positivity, and believe that there is infinite potential for growth and optimistic outcomes. It does not mean that you are an unserious person and you hope your ideal life into existence, but it means that you believe in its capacity as you make decisions and build relationships in support of what you envision for yourself.

Not surprisingly, those with an abundant mindset regularly practice gratitude and are truly thankful for the good things in their life. We notice and revel in the small happinesses which prevent us from constantly focusing on the things that might be lacking.  

We are also generous with our resources, our knowledge and our time and believe that collaborating with others leads to greater achievement than if we were to go it alone - sidelining competition and the barbarism of the win-lose scenario - and as a result, we grow and improve and see the expansion of possibility.

As a result, our relationships feel stronger and more fulfilling, we embrace our creative selves, we’re happier (!), we’re more successful and we experience less stress and anxiety.  

So what can you do to cultivate an abundant mindset?

Practice Gratitude

Being thankful for the good things in your life is a great start. Though it may be difficult to quiet the voices that remind you of the gaps, when you focus on the positives, it takes up some of that negative space. 

Some people like to keep a gratitude journal, meditate, or use visual prompts to keep thankfulness at the center of their lives. I find that expressing gratitude verbally and through writing works best for me. Authentically thanking service workers, and the other people in my life for the things they do for me - looking for reasons to thank my children, my neighbors, my dog! It’s become a habit that I seek out and recognize the abundance in my life that is directly related to those who share it with me.

Challenge Negative Thoughts

And when the voices come, I challenge them. I’ve written previously on how fears must be dealt with, not suppressed, to move forward, and how behind every fear or negative thought is a truth that debunks it. Look for the evidence in your life or the lives of others that disproves these unhelpful thoughts. It’s there. 

Clap for Others

Feeling genuine happiness for others' achievements can reinforce your belief in abundance. If you find yourself judging or envying the achievements of others, STOP. Just like we don’t always know what is going on for others when they're struggling, and must search ourselves for compassion, the same is true for achievements and good outcomes. 

Whether someone deserves their good fortune, or it just seems unfair, we don’t always know the whole story. To feel genuinely happy for another person without relating it to ourselves is a freeing exercise.

If negative thoughts emerge, dig into those and use them as an opportunity to learn and grow. Alternatively, don’t make yourself smaller for fear of others not supporting your own success.  

Be Generous and Collaborative

I truly believe that every conversation is a building block to something you might not even be able to anticipate, and that if you have the ability to help someone, you should do it. This does not mean that you abandon your personal boundaries or continue to be generous with people that have damaged your trust.

It’s about not really knowing what could come of something, but engaging anyway. It’s an opportunity - to connect, to learn, to grow. And if you don’t have time and don’t have resources, you can still be generous with your kindness. 

Embrace lifelong Learning and Growth

Some of the voices in your head might be telling you that it’s too late to learn something new, or that you don’t have the credentials to get something done. That’s nonsense. Outside of any formal training you’ve had, your professional experience and your life experience counts for something. 

Go back to school, refresh your skills with an online course, look for evidence of the needed skill set in other experiences you’ve had and be creative. It’s never too late to chase what you want. Part of having an abundant mindset is believing in your capacity to grow and develop - and achieve! 

Visualize Abundance

Creating a crystal clear vision for the life you want ensures that you move towards the things that will bring you joy, and that you make decisions and build relationships in support of your vision. Part of your vision may include abundant love, time, resources...whatever! Whatever it is, if you can envision it, you are more likely to believe that it can happen and do what it takes to get there.

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