How Moving from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset Can Transform Your Life
When we're looking to solve something, it can be really easy for us to think, “Well, the problem is…” When that happens, we need to stop. When we have a limiting belief and cultivate a scarcity mindset, we shut ourselves down from happiness, personal fulfillment and being the best version of ourselves.
That's why an Abundance Mindset is such a powerful tool for business leaders. When we cultivate abundance, we foster personal growth, self awareness and exploration. We're much more likely to practice gratitude and come up with creative solutions and positive outcomes. We're more likely to excel in both daily life and the corporate world.
How Do You Develop an Abundance Mindset?
So how do you shift from a fixed mindset, cultivate a more positive outlook and live a happy life? It's actually incredibly simple. Pay attention to your negative thoughts. What are you thinking in the present moment? Are you looking at something as a problem? Are you forming quick judgments about situations or people?
By challenging the negative thoughts and stories in our heads, and having a mindset of continuous learning, we can begin to see that our short term thinking is leading us into a false narrative, or, as author Tara Brach puts it, “a virtual reality.” When we understand that our thoughts are simply one version of the story and not the absolute truth, we can begin to move beyond that to find a positive mindset and create true abundance in our lives – both personally and professionally.
Continuously Learning About Cultivating an Abundant Life
If you're interested in more resources on an Abundance Mindset, check out Cathy Thorpe's new book, Bold Kindness: A Caring, More Compassionate Way to Lead. You'll find lots of practical tips to cultivate abundance, practice gratitude and overcome limiting beliefs.
Want to learn more? Stay tuned – next month we'll be talking about why teams should challenge their leaders, and how it can benefit us.
