The Abundance Mindset: Why We Need It Now More Than Ever
“Ugh, if only I had more time and money to do the things I want!”Many of us have found ourselves in this situation, and perhaps you have, as well.You believe that you don’t have the resources to “get ahead” and be successful. Therefore, you get stuck in a rat race trying to claw your way to the top. Along the way, you lose your emotional energy.Unfortunately, you are more likely to feel drained and emotionally spent than energized and excited. When others are successful, instead of sharing in their success, you are jealous.See the problem?These are not the traits of a healthy or positive mindset.For this reason (and plenty more), we need an abundance mindset now more than ever.
What Is an Abundance Mindset?
An abundance mindset is based on the idea that you already have everything both for your needs and others.The great thing about this concept is that it’s very empowering. Too often, we are told that we lack something—time, money, material possessions, success, etc. What an abundance mindset leaves room for everyone to find success.There doesn’t have to be an “us versus them” or win/lose situation. You may think that this is naïve thinking and that the world doesn’t work that way. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t. This way of thinking is especially true if you adopt an abundance mindset for yourself.
Maintaining Gratitude
One way to empower yourself with an abundance mindset is to maintain gratitude. Keep in mind that your life doesn’t have to be perfect to feel grateful for what you have, such as:
Health
Family
Friends
Work
Nature’s beauty
You may surprise yourself how often throughout the day, you can feel grateful. Keep a log or journal to record these thoughts. They can be useful to refer back to when you are struggling as a reminder of how much you do have.
Continually Learning and Improving
Another way that you can practice an abundance mindset is by continually learning and improving yourself. Sit down and read a book, or watch a documentary on a subject that you’ve never considered before.Learning promotes an abundance mindset because it requires you to be open, to listen, and be responsive. It’s very empowering, as it provides an avenue for you to grow and expand your horizons as an individual.
Seeing the Glass Always Full
Remember that old saying about whether a glass is half-full or half-empty? With an abundance mindset, you always see the glass as full (whether it be water, air, or both).It’s all about having a positive, forward-thinking outlook on life. One that isn’t cynical or jaded. When you think negatively, you limit yourself and your potential.Keep in mind; this doesn’t mean you have to be naïve about the world. However, an abundance mindset keeps you from getting drawn into negativity that leads to inaction. Instead, it can spur you to do something about injustice or take on a passion project.
The Impact of an Abundance Mindset
When you have an abundance mindset, it shows. Other people see how you handle stress, pressure, and different stressful situations. They are drawn to you and the vibe you are giving off.It even helps to empower them to take a more proactive approach instead of reactive. When teams of people share in this outlook, great things can be accomplished. A challenging objective for a group becomes possible, not impossible. One example of this could be the support team for Apollo 13. They had to solve very complicated problems to help the astronauts return home safely. This approach includes designing a system to fit a square air filter into a round hole literally!—We face many challenges in today’s world. But if you have a mindset that is not positive, not forward-thinking, and is based on cynicism, nothing will change. However, an abundance mindset will allow you and others not only to dream big but to find solutions as well. If you’re ready to start thinking with an abundance mindset, please reach out to me today to start psychotherapy.