More Tips on How to Improve Your Relationship with Money
In my last blog I shared some highlights from an interview with Linda Hunt for a training call for my members on The Language of Money – Understanding Your Language Around Money So You Can Change Your Relationship With It.
Here are a few more great suggestions and powerful exercises she shared that really got me re-examining my attitude towards money.
Create awareness about how you feel spending money.
You need to analyze your feelings both when you’re making a purchase and then again at the end of the day. Linda gave an example that completely resonated with me.
Let’s say you buy yourself a latte every morning. Your emotion when you make your purchase is, “I feel great! I love my latte!” But later on in the day, how do you feel? If you feel great, then keep buying those lattes!
But what it you feel guilt and regret? Ask yourself “Why do I keep putting myself through that every day if I feel guilty? If it makes me feel bad, why am I buying lattes every day?” Analyzing your feelings during and after purchases is a great way to create awareness, and make changes.
Don’t avoid money issues.
There’s nothing more stressful than a pile of unpaid bills sitting on your desk. The energy of them sitting around can zap your energy, especially if money is tight that month. If you’re having trouble making payments, you must address this right away. Pick the phone up and speak your truth and say, “This is what’s going on for me. Is there some way we can work it out?” Being upfront and having these conversations is going to ease some of your stress. Another benefit is that most companies want to work something out with you if you’re just willing to make that phone call.
Abundance comes to you through feeling.
If you truly believe your glass is half full as opposed to half empty, you’re going to feel abundance. Find what makes your heart sing. Is it your children? Is it playing with your dog? Is it decorating your home? These simple things that you do that make you happy are really the root of your abundance.
For me personally I enjoy reaching out and connecting with women, something magical always happens. There is richness in my life and in the experience of sharing and learning with other great women.
So when you feel money stress rising, maybe when you receive an unexpected bill. Instead of going into that panic mode… pause. Get up from your desk, take a deep breath and recall your feelings of abundance, the simple things that make you happy. Abundance comes in many ways, other than just monetary.
Applying these suggestions can really shift your relationship with money. Stay tuned for more details about the upcoming Metromom Prosperity Telesummit where I will get back in touch with what it means to be abundant and focus on the service and value you’re providing in the world.
Tags: abundance mentality, language of money, Linda Hunt, relationship with money, Women in Business
