The Wise Financial Mindset

"I don’t have enough money.

I don’t have enough time.

I don’t have enough blah, blah, blah.

Sound familiar?"

The idea of “not enough” plagues us all.  Whether it’s that we’re not skinny enough, smart enough, rich enough, talented enough, etc., if we don’t remain present and aware, it’s so easy to fall into that mindset. And when it comes to our money and feeling like we are living a financially fulfilled life, watching our thoughts about “enoughness” is key.  Whether you are rich or poor, choosing to feel abundance in your financial life is an inside-out job.  I’ve seen lots of people with lots of money still feel it’s not enough. The truth is, it doesn’t matter how much you have.  People with tons of money sometimes feel the “not enough” complex the most. That’s because the mentality of not having enough is one that’s been around long before we got here, and will continue even when we’re gone. Look at the effect money has on the way we view ourselves. To some degree, our self worth and security tends to rise and fall with our income. And regardless on how we reason on it intellectually, the truth is, we all have an emotional connection with money because we always feel better when finances are not an issue. Money is a never ending issue in every aspect of our lives.

Here are some wise financial mindset that get us through tough financial times and help us prosper in the future.

1. If you yearn to earn, you need to yearn to learn. "Knowledge that forever reigns, never withers", thus investing in knowledge pays the best interest. As Proverbs 23:23 says, "Truth, wisdom, learning and good sense--they are all worth paying for, but too valuable for you to sell".
2. Save for a goal. Don't simply save for the sake of saving. Having goal  gives you more focus and motivation to save.
3. Keep track of your finances. If you want to be financially strong, you need to start writing down what you spend until you know where it's all going.
4. Don't spend more than you have. Learn to make big sacrifices at the start, in order to reap greater rewards. 
5. Count your blessings.All you need is to count your life’s blessings. A mindset of gratitude gives people the patience to handle money better. Practicing gratitude is a powerful way to increase your happiness and decrease temptations. Gratitude makes us feel less selfish, which gives us more patience.
6. Don't expect money to solve all your problems. Money is not a path to happiness or fulfillment or improve your relationships. Always remember that money only solves financial problems.
7. Let go of limiting financial beliefs. A belief such as, "money is the root of all evil" will only block your prosperity. There is no shame in a modest lifestyle, but there is also nothing noble about lacking money.
8. Stay away from negative people–surround yourself with people who choose the happiness and abundance mentality, too.

  Being wise in financial aspects is the key to personal financial independence.  Growth is painful and so change is, but action is the fundamental key of success.