What is an abundance mindset, exactly? It’s the belief that there’s more than enough of everything to go around, meaning that there’s more than enough possibilities for you. In turn, it results in the ability not to get hung up on one venture not working out, because you know there’s a lot more where that came from! This mindset can be life-changing in dating, social life, career, business, finances, and much more. If you’ve been operating from a scarcity mindset (i.e. feeling like there’s a lack of opportunities, people, money, etc.), look no further than this post for ways to change that!
1- Collect evidence of abundance, in your own life and the lives of others.
Think in terms of “when one door closes, another one opens” scenarios. Maybe after a dead-end date, a new prospect enters the picture. Whether or not anything comes of that new prospect, it’s evidence that new opportunities flow freely into your life. Maybe after making a splurge purchase, you receive a bonus at work or gain a new customer in your business. This demonstrates that as long as you’re making smart, intentional investments, the money will find its way back to you. The more you take note of these instances, the more your abundance mindset should start to take form! For a deeper dive on the power of collecting evidence to develop a healthier mindset, check out my post How to Develop a Positive Belief System.
2- See “close calls” as affirmations that what you want exists.
For example, say you had a romantic prospect who demonstrated several qualities you’re looking for but didn’t check some of your important boxes. Because of this, you walk away from them, but you quietly wonder if you’ll ever meet someone else who has those qualities. At the end of the day, though, that person proved to you that those qualities exist. Even if they may feel rare, they’re certainly not limited to one person or even a small handful. You will find them again in someone who checks all of the boxes most important to you. That doesn’t mean they’ll be perfect—no one is! However, you won’t be confused or torn about whether or not they’re right for you. You’ll know that they are.
3- Consider your existence as proof that the right people and opportunities for you exist.
If you’re looking to connect with more “people like you”, just think—you’re living proof that “people like you” exist! Just as is true for those “close calls”, your traits aren’t limited to you. Of course, you’re the only person with your exact set of traits. However, you’re far from the only one with any given singular quality or even small grouping of qualities. You weren’t put on this Earth to never find lasting connections or prosperity in some form. By channeling your best qualities, particularly those that will be most valuable for your dream relationships and opportunities, you’re taking the most important step toward attracting them!
4- Put yourself in more situations and environments to experience and witness abundance.
For instance, if you’re looking for a job through only one channel, add more channels to the mix. If you want more friends, put yourself in more social settings than you are currently. If your salary is lower than ideal, but you otherwise love your job, aim to find other streams of income. It’s scarily easy to fall into a scarcity mindset when you’re only being presented with a fixed amount of options. You may have to think outside the box, but it’s that innovative thinking that will put you ahead of where you imagined you’d be.
Of course, the goal with this tip is not to operate with desperate energy. You’re not desperate; you’re just taking life into your own hands. Also, the goal isn’t to prioritize quantity over quality. Rather, you’re expanding your horizons and showing yourself that you’re not confined to any one bank of opportunities that just isn’t doing it for you. Having an abundance mindset helps you trust that, even if at a different timeline or from a different place than expected, you will get what you want.
The bottom line…
And there we have it—ways to shift from a scarcity to an abundance mindset! Though it may not feel the most natural in the beginning, these tips should slowly but surely shift your perspective. Abundance is all around you; it’s just a matter of opening your eyes to it!