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PROSPERITY BLOCKERS (from Kimberly Quinn Ph.D.)
a. The belief that there’s only so much goodness to go around, & we mustn’t be greedy. After all, they say – having more than others is bad
b. Under it all, many people don’t feel worthy of good things happening to them. Even if the Universe tosses them a generous gift, they’ll find an unconscious way to reject it
c. Another blocker is busy-ness – zooming around like gerbils on crack, they’re far too distracted to notice generous gifts being offered to them
d. Some people become too focused on the prosperity of others, becoming jealous & resentful.

Shifting away from the prosperity blockers to create a prosperity mindset is about opening ourself up to be receptive to universal abundance. This is key to a thriving life. Here’s how :

🔆 Remind yourself that universal abundance is infinite. A great way is to get a visual. Go outside on a clear night & gaze up at the stars. Breathe deeply, really taking in the vastness of our galaxy &  beyond the Milky Way.

🔆 Accept that you have a right to prosper. It is our birthright to be happy & thrive in all possible ways

🔆 Jump off the wheel. We’ve been conditioned by society to be human-doings thither than human-beings, so this may take some effort. Become aware of your reactions, & resist the urge to mindlessly spin around on autopilot. Choose to live deliberately.

🔆 Create a vacuum. To receive a gift, there must be room for it. Picture children digging a hole on the beach. Once they’ve created this space – the ocean fills it up. The Universe works the same way – create empty space & it will be filled up with abundance.

🔆 Open your arms wide. Every day – swing your arms out to the side & proclaim with a big smile that you’re open & receptive to the infinite abundance the Universe has to offer

🔆 Rejoice in the small. Learn to recognize prosperity – even in small doses – so it becomes a habit & then a lifestyle. Say thank you for every good thing. This will attract more prosperity.

🔆 Accept compliments. Even if this is uncomfortable, do it anyway. Saying ‘Thank you” without a “yes, but….” shows your appreciation to the complementer. With practice, it becomes easier. 

🔆 Smile every day. It’s amazing how many people are focused on becoming wealthy, yet don’t make smiling a priority. Smiling tricks the brain into thinking it’s happy. Happy attracts more happy.

🔆 Wish others well. Rather than allowing yourself to get sucked into the black hole of jealousy & resentment when seeing others prosper, silently wish them well. It encourages the production of Dopamine , the ‘happiness hormone’.

🔆 Three things. At the end of very day in your journal – list 3 things you’re grateful for, starting with “I am grateful for . . . “

As Star Trek’s Mr. Spock would say, “Live long and prosper . . .”

PROCEDURE
1. Identify Scarcity Beliefs
List the negative messages you receive about money growing up. How did your parents think & act about money? What are your beliefs around money now?  Seeing your limiting beliefs down on paper makes it easier to see them for what they are – old stories you’re still living by, not necessarily how things are now (or could be).

2. Define what abundance means to you
Abundance can mean different things to different people. Try not to make it about numbers, like saving up $X in your retirement account. With a scarcity mentality, even if you reach that goal, it won’t feel like enough.

Instead, think about how financial abundance would make you feel. More restful, peaceful, secure, mentally healthy…. ? What others would you add?
Picture activities that would suit you if you had financial abundance. Would you invest in being adventurous or creative, helping your community, forming meaningful friendships, enjoying more time with family instead of working long hours & weekends?

Determining how you define abundance will help you defining your goals.
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