I guarantee that the scarcity mindset will show up in your business at some stage. It’s a trap that we all fall into and one that stops us moving forward into our full potential. A scarcity mindset is understandable because it’s usually based around making decisions which will have an impact on the future. We are worried about ‘How much will this cost?’ ‘Will this work?’ ‘‘There isn’t enough time, money or resource’, ‘Clients won’t pay me what I’m worth’. I must have experienced them all! I think many of[...]
Tag
women in business
0 I have yet to meet a business owner or entrepreneur who didn’t start out with a big dream for their business. Do you recall that sense of excitement and possibility which got you out of bed in the morning and kept you going through all the ups and downs and struggles and triumphs? You might be experiencing that right now! Thinking big has the potential to make a difference not only to your life but to the lives of others. It will encourage and inspire you to begin the process of changing your current situation and creating your futur[...]
My approach to business has always been to work on the inner as well as the outer aspects, because unless you have a good foundation in place (ie physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually) it can be a challenge to make wise choices and decisions. Which is why when I left the grey plastic cubicle of corporate life I vowed that wherever and whenever possible I would give myself the best (without breaking the bank of course!). Because not only does it enhance your feelings of self-worth, confidence and enjoyment of life and work, it c[...]
Although money is, essentially, just a medium of exchange, along the way it gets imbued with a whole range of emotions such as guilt, shame, greed, joy and pleasure. Each of these feelings then has a strong negative or positive impact on your financial results. Because whatever you might be experiencing, good or bad, will have a direct impact on the actions you decide to take, whether this is to spend less, invest more or even to do nothing at all. That’s why it’s critical to develop mindfulness around your finances, so that you can make more o[...]