If youre not happy with your money situation and would like to change it (and believe its possible), youre ready for a 30 day turnaround. Follow these steps to guarantee yourself a new money story within the next 30 days! 1. What do you want? First figure out what your target is. If you just filed bankruptcy and you want a millionaire dollar bank account next month, (although its possible) most people cant sincerely embrace that expectation. Choose the best thing you think could happen within the next four weeks. Make it big, but believable (believable to yourself that is, dont worry what anyone else thinks). 2. Powerphrase Next step: choose a new mantra. Whats a mantra? Guaranteed youve already got one, you just might not know it. Its the phrase (or phrases) you repeat to yourself day in and day out. To effect your 30 day turnaround, replace your old mantra with a powerful new one. Maybe you have a habit of saying It figures or This always happens to me when something goes south. When someone asks how you are, do you respond with a resigned Same ol same ol or Another day, another dollar? Its time for a new phrase! Make it short, powerful and juicy. Not like a tired old affirmation, but something energetic and new. Consider an empowering sentence from a movie or song or celebrity you enjoy. Maybe James Browns I feel good! or Right here, right now by Fatboy Slim, or Mr. Rogers I like you just the way you are. 3. Unload Something Heavy Make room for good money things to happen by eliminating something not-so-good. Whether its a relationship, an outfit, a commute, a cluttered closet or a responsibility identify something youre not enjoying and unload it. Yes, it might be scary. Yes, it will be life-changing. Creating a vacuum makes space for something new to materialize. It will raise your vibration and dramatically enhance your 30 day turnaround with money. 4. Collect Evidence This step in your 30 day turnaround involves becoming a detective of sorts. Look for evidence that things are going your way. Not just in the area of money, but in all areas of life. Notice when you have more energy, when you receive compliments, when work goes smoothly, your nights out are more enjoyable, you have a great hair day, when you get unexpected breaks in expenses that come up and when extra money starts trickling in. Notice and appreciate these things. You might start a list so you dont take them for granted. Its a sign your turnaround is in progress! As you notice these things going right, youll find more and more evidence to add to the list! Its also helpful to flow some appreciation for the good things youve got right now in life. A supportive partner? A green lawn? Stable job? Decent health? Full tank of gas? When you feel the gratitude for the good stuff, you get more good stuff. 5. Inspired Action Only Stop doing things that dont feel good, and start doing things that do. This step by itself can turn your money situation around on a dime! Its easier said than done, but start with baby steps. Instead of watching the kids for your sister (again), take a couple hours to goof off at the book store. Or instead of going out with the date who always ruffles your feathers, spend an afternoon with your nephew. (Whatever works for you, remember.) Practice taking inspired action only. Power Through It Lastly, throughout these steps there will be times you get discouraged that nothings changed and youre still in the same financial boat. Things are changing, youre just not seeing physical evidence yet. Its crucial you power through this period of believing, but not yet seeing. This is where the magic is! Knowing that things are getting better before they actually are. In the middle of a Disney movie there are scenes where it looks really bad for the hero. But we adults know Disney movies always have happy endings. Remember youre creating your own movie, and you get to choose the ending. Power through these dramatic scenes of your life right now knowing the good parts are just around the corner. Its only 30 days! It doesnt last forever, and once you get to the other side of it, not only will your money life will be dramatically enhanced, but so will all areas of your life! |
