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Attracting more money into your life isn't just about cutting coupons and brown bagging it to work! It's your mindset and attitude that can make a huge difference in cash flow...and that's what these tips are all about. Psychology. Before you can change your life, you need to change your mind. Or make up your mind. Or revive your mind! However you look at it, the first step to attracting and enjoying more money is changing how you think. Check these tips out... 1. Learn about your money personality. Do you feel like you're the worst at paying the bills, investing money, or saving money? Negative money beliefs like those will stop you from attracting more money. To be more mindful about your money, figure out your money personality – which often comes from your childhood. For example, women may spend too much money because of childhood experiences, and not even be aware of it. You can avoid the trap of shopping, consumerism, and emotional spending if you know something about your money personality. 2. Put your money personality to work for you. It’s easier to break bad money habits when you know what comes naturally for you -- and what you need to work on. For instance, some women love to invest in the stock market, while others need to stop emotional spending. Some women need to focus on their household budget, while others are more comfortable pinching pennies (like me!). To be more mindful about money, focus on what comes naturally. Delegate other money management tasks to your partner, reliable family member, or financial advisor. 3. Pick two or three money “mentors.” Who do you admire and respect because of their money management skills? Pick at least two money mentors (women who have succeeded financially, even if that "just" means saving $10,000 for a car or down payment on a house). Spend time with them. Pick someone you can rub shoulders with in person, and someone you can learn from online, on TV, or on the radio (Suze Orman, for example). 4. Ride the financial ups and downs with "mindfulness." Getting enough money -- enjoying financial independence -- is about riding the financial roller coaster of debt, income, and household bills without losing sight of the big picture. Instead of letting a financial upset (eg, an unexpected car repair bill) throw you off course, stay focused on how wonderful it will feel to be financially secure. Be grateful for your car, and the ability to drive. This is being mindful! 5. Visualize attracting all the money you need. What does "enough money" mean to you? Do you want to pay your mortgage, or start saving for a summer cottage at the lake? Maybe you want to start your own business, or pay off your debt with a low income. Use the law of attraction: visualize what your ideal financial life looks like and stay focused. Using mindfulness to get enough money is especially effective when when you discuss your money goals with your partner, family members, and friends. Talking about your goals can make them more real and tangible. And, talking can keep you accountable! Financial independence and security isn't just about achieving financial goals (though that feels great!). Having and enjoying money is about creating a better relationship with money through mindfulness. Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen created and runs 5 "Quips and Tips" blogs: The Best Ways to... is her newest site.
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