A mindset of abundance: What every entrepreneur should know about it. 20 simple steps to a limitless mindset.
Are you thinking that this thing about a mindset of abundance just can’t work? Changing your mindset from scarcity to a mindset of abundance can be challenging (I’m here to make it simple for you!) and super powerful. If you feel like I used to, skeptical, because many of the content about mindset of abundance sounds almost like magic (‘just think it and it will happen”)… I totally get it. This blog is different.
You’re getting 20 very specific steps, with clear actions and examples, to transform your thinking and live a more fulfilled business and life. Here is what you’ll discover:
How does a mindset of abundance work in the law of attraction?
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Most people think that to have a mindset of abundance, they need a lot of money or possessions. You may feel like you don't have enough money, that you're not good enough, or that you don't deserve more in life. This way of thinking is based on a scarcity mindset, which limits your potential and keeps you stuck in a cycle of lack and limitation.
This isn't true! It's time to let go of the scarcity mindset and adopt an abundant mindset instead!
With an abundant mindset, you see the world as a place of limitless possibilities where anything is possible.
The willingness to change your perspective and see the world differently is all you need. Here are some tips on how to get started!
Skeptical?
Ok, ok, you might be thinking... why does this matter in business? This sounds very much like a fairy tale. If you're like me, very fact-based, this might even sound non-sense…
I thought that for quite a while and discarded the mindset of abundance techniques as totally unreal. I thought things do not materialise from thin air.
In this blog, I'll share my experience and give you concrete and simple actions to make it happen.
When you think with a mindset of abundance, you open yourself up to receiving more good things in life. Let's get started!
The definition of abundance is "an abundant supply of something."
When we talk about abundance in terms of mindset, we're referring to the belief that there is plenty of good in the world and that you can have as much of it as you want.
An abundant mindset is the opposite of a scarcity mindset, which is the belief that there's not enough of something to go around.
Let's keep the definitions simple. It will all become much more apparent as you move on and see examples of how this all materialises.
Having an abundance mindset in business means believing there is plenty of opportunity and success to go around.
It's the belief that you don't have to hustle and grind 24/7 to be successful. Instead, you can focus on creating a business that you love and serve others well.
A mindset of abundance in business will make you generous, sharing your best advice for free and becoming a natural magnet for your ideal clients. Generosity always wins in business.
However, it is very natural to operate from a place of scarcity in their businesses, believing that they have to take whatever work comes their way, even if it's not what they want to be doing. This can lead to feelings of burnout and resentment.
Operating from an abundance mindset allows you to be more selective about the work you take on and ultimately creates a more sustainable and enjoyable business.
The mindset of abundance is a powerful tool for success.
The mindset of abundance in itself doesn’t bring magical success, what it does is it allows you to be far more focused on what matters, take decisions that aren’t based on limiting beliefs and therefore have bigger aspirations, define and execute more ambitious plans to make happen your dreams because you believe in it!
So as a result, you achieve more!
No, but having a mindset of abundance will help you attract more success into your life.
You open yourself up to new possibilities and opportunities when you develop a mindset of abundance.
You become a magnet for success.
The key difference between a scarcity mindset and a mindset of abundance is how you view the world. People with a scarcity mindset see the world as a limited place where there's not enough of anything to go around. On the other hand, people with an abundance mindset see the world as a place of limitless possibilities where anything is possible.
How can you tell if you have a scarcity mindset?... Spot it as the pro’s do:
If you find yourself thinking any of these things regularly, it's time to start working on shifting your mindset.
Before I go on to covering the how, my friend, it's essential that you better understand the why, the profound benefits of a mindset of abundance.
Some of the benefits of having an abundance mindset include:
More happiness and fulfilment, as you aren't constantly looking at the mirror with eyes of failure or impossibility.
You appreciate the present and believe in the future!
A more extraordinary ability to see and pursue opportunities
Increased success
Improved relationships, both personal and in your biz
Greater creativity, as you don't constrain yourself to the norm or what is more likely a safe bet
You'll feel less stress and, yes, that has a whole range of benefits for your body and mind!
The law of attraction is the belief that like attracts like. Let’s look at it in a simple way.
So, if you're focused on positive things, you will attract more positive things into your life.
This is how the mindset of abundance works concerning the law of attraction. You attract more abundance into your life when you have a mindset of abundance.
Just think about a straightforward example. When you give, you are more likely to receive. Listen and you’ll be more likely to be listened.
This is probably the most crucial question: how do you train for a mindset of abundance?
Did you notice an essential word?
"Train"
Exactly! It is something that you work on regularly to develop new habits.
If you want to attract more success into your life, it's time to start thinking from an abundance mindset. Here are 20 steps on how to get started!
Acknowledge your mindset... especially if you have a scarcity mindset
The first step is to become aware of your current mindset.
What messages are you telling yourself daily?
Are they messages of scarcity or abundance?
The first step to changing your mindset, especially if you have a scarcity mindset, is acknowledging that you have one in the first place. Once you're aware of your thoughts and patterns, you can start to change them.
Once you've become aware of your mindset, it's time to start questioning your beliefs.
Why do you believe what you believe?
Where did these beliefs come from?
Going deep into your mindset and questioning your beliefs is the best way to start changing them. Obviously it isn’t about changing everything. You have very important core beliefs that make you who you are.
This isn’t about changing who you are, it’s about helping you see the world of opportunities around you to go after them with belief.
The deeper you dig into your reasons, the more you’ll be able to change those limiting beliefs anchored deep inside you. In many occasions they can come all the way from our childhood, from experiences that stayed unconsciously with you all these years.
Check out my blog How To Face Your Fears As An Online Entrepreneur & Turn Them Into A Positive Mindset.
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You might have come across the concept of alignment before or not, but let's assume you have not.
It starts with the love for yourself (who you are and what you do) and aligning with your core values.
Because of your environment, expectations from the world we live in and have grown up in, your preconceptions of success, past experiences and society's pre-established success journey, what you have been trying to do, achieve or be that isn't at all your true self.
Working on alignment is an inner journey into your true self:
what you stand for, what you want out of life,
what are the things that genuinely make you happy, happy in the long run, not as a one-off, short-lived excitement,
what mark you want to leave behind,
what feels right,
what, deep down, is what you really, really, want to be known for.
Sometimes you’ve convinced yourselves over the years that you want to achieve something that in fact, in the end, is meaningless for you. Sometimes finding the answers to these points take time and will need to strip out layers of pre-defined answers.
Pursuing your true self is an ongoing journey, and as you start finding your answers, you'll be setting solid foundations to develop a mindset of abundance.
From this foundation of self-love and alignment, everything else flows.
And remember, this isn't the time to think about all you don’t know, haven’t achieved yet or haven't got.
For example, you can find that you feel aligned with yourself when you are helping others achieve success, living a life where you can be with your ones when they need you and live a life where you are present, living the today and not pursuing a never coming, ephemeral, future happiness.
Or for example, you can find that you feel aligned working with others (not alone), being creative and letting your creativity flow, and implementing projects that feel challenging and keep you on a learning curve of self-improvement. Or that you feel aligned by expressing your opinions and not playing a futile political game just to please people's egos and personal agendas.
There is no right or wrong. It isn’t about what make others feel aligned, it’s about what makes you happy, truly, deeply.
The past is gone, and the future isn't here yet, so live in the present moment. Enjoy the here and now and make the most of it!
This is easier said than done, but it's a mindset you can train yourself to have. The more you practice being present, the easier it will become.
Here are some tips on how to be more present:
Don't dwell on the past: Let go of any negativity from your past and focus on the present moment.
Don't worry about the future: Stop worrying about what might happen and focus on what's happening right now.
Be mindful of your thoughts: Listen to your thoughts and choose to focus on positive, happy thoughts.
Be in the moment: Enjoy the here and now and make the most of it!
Now that you understand those elements that are core to your true self, it's time to define your higher purpose.
Careful! Goals are concrete things you want to achieve within a certain timeframe. Your higher purpose isn’t your goals.
For example:
One of your goals could be to get 200 email subscribers in 3 months, or 1000 Pinterest followers by the end of the year or $1000/monthly from your side business in 6 months.
In contrast, your purpose could be:
to help mompreneurs make money online and have more family time,
or to help others discover nature to build a love and respect for the environment,
or sharing your knowledge, views, and experience on a certain subject to help others achieve their dreams.
It’s more important to be able to articulate with ease your purpose than explaining what you do as a job. One is the what, the other is the why.
The why, your purpose, is what will keep you going and the one that will be core to building your mindset of abundance.
Take action towards your goals.
Once you've started to change your mindset, it's time to take action towards your goals. If you want to achieve something, you must start taking steps towards it! When you're clear about what you want, it's easier to take the steps needed to get there.
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Start visualising what an abundant life looks like for you.
What does it feel like?
What does it look like?
How does it smell?
Why?
Our brain gets programmed by what it sees, hears and experiences. So the more it gets fed the right stimulus, the more it normalises it, and behaves that way. That's just science.
This is the core of a mindset of abundance versus a scarcity mindset.
And that's precisely by visualisation of your dreams, your goals, and your mission helps make it part of your day-to-day thinking and behaviour.
Now, I’m not someone who believes that it will happen because you have a vision board. That isn't the point of a vision board.
The magic of a vision board is it keeps you focused on the bigger picture. And that is essential. It keeps you positive and out of mundane to-do-list that get you nowhere. It reinforces a strong mindset of abundance.
While visualisation techniques of the future are great for making your brain wired into that future reality, it is also essential in a mindset of abundance to enjoy the present.
When you live in the present versus only a future dream, you increase your happiness levels and manage your energy through daily positive vibes. That reinforces your energy to keep on aiming for your dreams.
Once you work on your alignment regularly, you’ll feel your inner self being in a place of happiness and contentment in the present.
Without that, you can’t work on the next steps.
Anchor yourself in a place of love for who you are and what you’re here for.
Then that will stop you from criticising your present and developing scarcity beliefs. Escapism isn't the answer to a mindset of abundance.
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If you want to change your mindset, you must be open to change. This means letting go of old beliefs and embracing new ones.
It can be scary to let go of what you know, but creating a mindset of abundance is essential.
Change is always difficult and can bring a range of fears.
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One of the most important steps you can do is to believe in yourself.
Believe that you are capable and worthy of achieving your goals.
A huge root cause for a scarcity mindset is the lack of confidence in your abilities. As a mental defence mechanism, your mind starts looking around you to justify all the things that aren't right and are stopping you from succeeding.
It's a biased perception of the world and your environment. They're unconscious auto-justification thoughts.
It can really help re-programme your brain if you read positive, inspiring affirmations daily.
I have affirmations set up in my Asana and it’s the very first thing I see at the beginning of the day.
Louise Henry’s Uplevel with Asana includes a template with 365 affirmations for you to start your day with an injection of positivity and inspiration, reinforcing your abundance mindset.
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Yes, we all do it! Comparing ourselves to others.
That's why you have heroes. That's why you follow people. That's why you idolise certain public figures.
Be mindful of the comparison game to build a strong mindset of abundance! It's fab to aim to achieve what others have and use them as a model, or even better, to surpass them. However, that needs to come without negative comparison thoughts.
It's easier done than you may think!
Don't compare yourself to others. Comparison is the end of joy, so don't do it!
Everyone is on their own journey, so focus on your own path and where you want to go.
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to practice self-love. Accept yourself for who you are, the stage of the journey you are in and love yourself unconditionally.
Perfectionism is another form of comparison, and it's just as harmful. Let go of the need to be perfect and embrace your imperfections!
Failure is life, so don't be afraid of it. It's the only way you'll grow and become better!
Embrace failure and learn from it.
Having a mindset of abundance is also based on your willingness and enjoyment in giving. When you help others, it not only makes them feel good, but it also makes you feel good. It's a great method to shift your mindset from scarcity to abundance!
When you give generously, it opens up the door for more to come into your life. Whether you're giving your time, energy, or resources, be generous with what you have!
Giving is a generous gesture that will help you open up opportunities.
The best way of giving is not to require or expect something in return. The most gratifying of it all is that people will love you for it. They become super fans.
Never underestimate the power of those who will only consume your free content. They can become those who talk about you to others. The most powerful of all marketing!
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If you have kids, you can relate to that. As mums or dads, we give all and more for years and years. Love, care, investment, advice, activities, holidays together. All in the hope of giving our children the best possible life opportunities. Sometimes, you might wonder whether they see all your sacrifices and efforts. And one day, when they're grown-ups, that magical moment when they thank you for all you've done for them over the years comes out, and you see that giving, giving, giving was received.
It's precisely the same with your online audience. Your mindset of abundance will strengthen the more you give.
In addition, reinforce your mindset of abundance and self-alignment by doing the following:
Start practising gratitude daily. Be thankful for what you have, even if it's just the little things.
Develop deep gratitude for what you have... instead of thinking about what you haven't.
In biz, the word " thank you" is the most underrated one and often the least used. It's, however, one of the most powerful ones! It will help open your eyes to the world of abundance around you and will build a more robust and strong mindset of abundance for you! Use it more every day.
Build on your strengths every day.
A mindset of abundance doesn't mean that you have to believe you're perfect and don't need personal development.
A mindset of abundance appreciates your strengths and works positively to build new skills to achieve your dreams.
Your experience or skill gaps are learning opportunities for personal growth, not limiting factors.
The best athletes, and the champions in any sports, don't develop into gold-medal performers in one training session. The compounded effect of daily training, the small daily performance enhancements, makes the whole difference.
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You may have, as I have, read many times, “surround yourself with positive people to develop a mindset of abundance.”
While this is good advice in a perfect world, I believe that life is far more complex than this!
You can't pretend to force everyone in our life into a mould of a mindset of abundance. You’re surrounded by people you love, teams, family, friends... some are more positive than others. You shouldn't push out of our lives important people to us because they happen to have a scarcity mindset.
It isn't just realistic.
So here is a balanced approach which I believe is far more achievable:
On that last point, let me share an example.
I used to be petrified of fear by showing up on video not that long ago. Since then, I have worked on my mindset of abundance to see opportunities and develop new skills. So yeah, I show up on video now.
It is, however an ongoing learning journey.
As such, my husband and son are keen to help me improve. So they share what isn't yet natural enough about my videos.
There used to be a time when my fears and scarcity mindset made me cry at their feedback. I was insecure and felt that their kind inputs were unhelpful. Now, I welcome them. Why? Because I see it with a mindset of abundance. There is plenty of opportunities and plenty of learning opportunity that I want to take advantage of.
It takes time to reach that point.
Believe me, once you start seeing the world and the biz around you with a mindset of abundance, you don't feel exposed. You see new doors into beautiful new places you want to explore.
Reading stories of people who have overcome adversity can be incredibly inspiring.
It will show you that anything is possible if you just believe in yourself!
Now, not every day you’ll feel a mindset of abundance. That's just life again for you!
I went on for years, pushing back on the concept of a mindset of abundance.
Why? Because much of what is written about it gives the impression that you just need to think about it and it will happen, plus it is this ideal world where everything is so perfect and achievable.
Some days won't feel like that at all. Be kind to yourself when those days happen. Don’t over-justify yourself.
Accept difficult days.
As with most things in life, don’t think there is a finish line to achieve a mindset of abundance. Some days are better than others! It is an ongoing learning activity.
Change takes time!
Be patient with yourself. It won't happen overnight, but if you keep at it, you will start to see a difference.
Changing your mindset is a process, so give yourself time to do it. It won't happen overnight, but if you're patient, it will happen.
Things happen. Things that you don't anticipate. Things that upset you. Things that make you doubt. Things that push you backwards.
Don't take those things as signs that you should stop or aren't good enough. It's part of the cycle of life. Ups and downs.
You learn to be persistent in your efforts. Don't give up if you don't see results right away!
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Now that you have 20 simple steps to build your mindset of abundance, let’s see how you can tell if you have an abundance mindset.
Here are some signs:
You see opportunities instead of obstacles.
You focus on what you can do instead of what you can't do.
You feel grateful for what you have instead of feeling resentful for what you don't have.
You see failure as a learning opportunity, not a personal failure.
You are open to change and new experiences.
You believe that there is enough for everyone.
You embrace continuous learning.
You are generous and give, give, give.
If you identify with any of these signs, you are on your way to developing a mindset of abundance. If not, don't worry!
These are just examples of how an abundance mindset might manifest itself.
Everyone is different, so there is no one-size-fits-all approach to developing a mindset of abundance. Remember that it all starts with a willingness to change your perspective and see the world differently.
Many people think they need to change their mindset to be successful. But they don't realise that mindset is just a result of our thoughts and beliefs. It isn't enough to wake up one day and decide that you want to have a mindset of abundance.
So if you want to change your mindset, you need to start by changing your thoughts and beliefs.
One way to do this is to identify our limiting beliefs. A limiting belief is any belief that limits our ability to achieve our goals. For example, a common limiting belief is "I'm not good enough."
Once you've identified your limiting beliefs, you can start to challenge them. You can ask yourself questions like, "Is this true?" or "What evidence do I have to support this belief?" By challenging your limiting beliefs, you can start to change them and ultimately change your mindset.
Change drives fear and limiting beliefs.
Become proactive instead of reactive and develop thoughts that see the opportunities behind change (not the threats!).
For instance, some of these elements can help you control your limiting beliefs:
Look at your perceived problems and convert your perspective: they are challenges!
A mindset of abundance is recognising your weaknesses and enjoying the learning process, not seeing them as limiting factors.
Don't pursue happiness as an end goal... it is, in fact, an everyday occurrence. Start redefining what happiness means for you.
Absolutely!
A mindset of abundance leads to greater success, happiness, and well-being. One study found that people with an abundance mindset were more likely to achieve their goals than those with a scarcity mindset.
No, a mindset of abundance is not something you're born with. It's something you develop over time through your thoughts, beliefs, and actions.
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Yes! Anyone can develop an abundance mindset, regardless of their starting point.
If you're a pessimist, it may just take a little more work to change your mindset. It's definitely possible.
Here are some signs that you might have a mindset of abundance:
You take failure as an opportunity to learn.
You believe that there is enough for everyone.
You embrace continuous learning.
You are generous and give, give, give.
If you identify with any of these signs, you are on your way to developing a mindset of abundance. If not, don't worry! Work on it daily, and you will soon see a huge difference!
Start by looking at your mindset. If you want to create an abundant life, you need to start with an abundance mindset. Once you have that, everything else will fall into place.
Here are some tips on how to create an abundant life:
Focus on what you want, not what you don't want.
Be grateful for what you have.
Be generous with your time and energy.
Visualise what you want to achieve.
Take action towards your goals.
Believe that you can achieve anything if you set your mind to.
If you follow these tips, you'll be well on creating an abundant life!
The terms "abundance mindset" and "growth mindset" are often used interchangeably. However, they are two different things.
A growth mindset is a belief that you can grow and improve with effort. It's the belief that your abilities are not fixed but can be developed over time.
A mindset of abundance, on the other hand, is the belief that there is enough for everyone. It's the belief that you don't have to compete with others because there is plenty of success, resources, and opportunities to go around.
So which mindset should you have?
The answer is both!
Having a growth mindset will help you see possibilities and opportunities for growth. Having an abundance mindset will help you see that there is enough for everyone and that you don't have to compete with others.
Both mindsets are essential for entrepreneurs.
You need a growth mindset to see possibilities and opportunities and an abundance mindset to believe that you can achieve your goals without taking away from someone else.
One of the reasons you get stuck with limiting beliefs is because they are often ingrained in us from a young age. If you grew up hearing messages like "there's not enough to go around" or "you have to compete with others to be successful," it's no wonder you might have a scarcity mindset.
These messages can come from your family, teachers, or the media. And once we hear them enough, we start to believe them without even realising it.
Another reason we might get stuck with limiting beliefs is that they offer us a false sense of security. If we believe there's not enough to go around, then we don't have to worry about not having enough. We can feel safe in our scarcity mindset.
But the truth is, these beliefs are just holding us back. They're preventing us from achieving our full potential.
It's time to let go of these limiting beliefs and start embracing an abundance mindset!
This is undoubtedly the most crucial part of this blog. None of this can happen quickly unless you follow some easy but essential steps to establish new habits.
Because, let's be honest, it's very easy to start doing new things with the best of intentions and then follow it for 1, maybe 2 weeks. After that time, in 8 of 10 cases, it's easy to return to the old habits and a scarcity mindset to get back into place.
So here are 4 strategies to make your habits stick (by the way, you can apply these to any new habits, not just a mindset of abundance):
Make the new habit attractive: Ensure that the change will create a truly desired outcome you want to achieve.
Make it easy to implement: Start with just 1 new, easy habit a day and keep at it daily for at least 3-4 weeks.
For instance, ensure you take the time to re-charge between activity and activity for 5min.
Measure your progress: There is nothing better than seeing a new habit into action by tracking it.
For instance, put a tick in a month view calendar every day you stick to your new habit. Look at that calendar every day.
Make it rewarding when you follow the new habit: this isn't about achieving the outcome but more of an instant reward.
For instance, make yourself a hot drink or put $1 in a pot every time you make your new habit. You then get yourself a treat with what's in the pot.
Your ability to improve at making new habits happen in the long run will transform your results beyond what you believe possible.
Get ready for the world of opportunities that your mindset of abundance will create!
I hope these tips have helped you on your journey to developing a mindset of abundance.
Remember, it all starts with a willingness to change your perspective and see the world differently. If you can do that, you're on your way to success!
What next?
A mindset of abundance is a powerful tool that can help you achieve your goals and live a happier, more fulfilled life. Just remember to be patient with yourself and work on your new habits, and you'll see results faster than you think! If you don't have an abundance mindset, now is the perfect time to start developing one.
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Hi! I’m Isabel
For years and years I have created and produced content, in particular visual content. You can find me very often with my cameras and tripod out and about!
My passion: to help you with your online presence and drive business growth through my blog and visuals collections (marketing templates, styled photos & video).
Ah, I have also worked for 24+ in the corporate world, leading quite a mix: transformation, marketing, coaching, sales, productivity, programme management, investments and product management.
I love sharing all these skills with you in my blog.
I am also founder of Agavea Properties, our family holiday rental business. My husband and I lead it with the passion with one goal in mind: serving our customers to create a memorable holiday experience for them.
So there you have it, that’s me! Ah... I almost forgot, my happy place is by the sea.
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