Limiting beliefs and money

Do you have any limiting beliefs about money that are preventing you from prospering?

If you aspire to earn more money, generate income online, or make a living from your home business, and you've never done it before, it's likely that you have limiting beliefs about money that need to be overcome before you can achieve your goals. Working on your financial mindset should be a priority.

In other words, how you think and feel about money influences your financial situation. The money in your bank account is a direct reflection of your thoughts and feelings about money.

Change your limiting beliefs about money and you'll change your bank balance. It's as simple as that.

If you struggle with money problems, such as debt, lack of control over your spending or the ability to earn a lot of money but not be able to keep it, it's because you have inner beliefs that aren't serving you. Unfortunately, changing these beliefs doesn't happen overnight; they've been ingrained for years.

So what are limiting beliefs?

These are negative phrases often heard in childhood, such as "...", "...", "...", "..." and "...". Money doesn't grow on trees" We can't afford it", or "There's no such thing as easy money". These expressions, usually uttered by a parent to a child, are passed down from generation to generation.

Without realising it, the adults in our lives influence us with their own beliefs, and if they are negative about money, they will make you believe that money is never there when you need it, or that you shouldn't be too greedy by consuming too much of it.

When the unexpected happens, such as a washing machine breaking down, the first thought is often that it can't be replaced, no matter how much money is available. This mentality persists even when there's a big windfall, leading people to believe that they don't deserve or can't manage the money.

Every month, managing your budget becomes a challenge. The idea of saving or improving one's financial situation seems pointless. These beliefs, inherited from previous generations, prevail even though the current situation is different, with perhaps a better income.

Changing these beliefs is not easy, especially when you don't know where to start and the subject of money is often taboo. But recognising and changing these limiting thoughts is crucial to improving your financial situation.

The 3 steps to changing your limiting beliefs about money.

To change limiting beliefs about money, it's essential to adopt a multi-step approach:

1. Awareness of Money Thoughts Start by carefully observing your own thoughts about money and those of others, particularly in environments such as the workplace. Question why some people seem financially well-off while others, on similar salaries, struggle to make ends meet. This awareness helps to identify and understand limiting beliefs and attitudes.
2. Rigorous management of Monthly budget Keeping an accurate account of all financial transactions, knowing exactly what is coming in and what is going out. This step involves taking active control of the financial situation by consciously deciding how to spend or save available money, rather than letting it slip away without follow-up.
3. Gratitude for the Money Available Express gratitude for any amount of money, however small. For example, if you find a small coin, pick it up and feel grateful for the gain, whatever the amount. This attitude helps you to value money and to see it in a positive light.

As these steps are applied, a transformation in the perception of money begins to take place. This shift in financial thinking doesn't happen overnight, but requires patience and determination. Over time, it is possible to get rid of limiting beliefs and adopt a healthier, more proactive approach to finances.

These limiting beliefs will continue to surface. After releasing one belief, another will surface. This can take a long time if you have a lot of negative beliefs about money, but don't worry, you can get rid of them all! It can feel overwhelming when you keep thinking of new negative beliefs, but try to remember that they can all be erased and there's no need to feel bad or worry about them, just try to prove them wrong and they'll soon start to disappear.