How limiting beliefs may be holding you back from your money goals.
Q: Dear Ruchi, I am SO bad at managing my money and always have been. Being a business owner, this makes everything feel 10x harder. It’s so hard to run a business in such a crowded market and I feel a lot of fear and stress when it comes to dealing with budgets, finances, and making smart money moves for the future. I want to break out of these habits, so I can set myself and my business up for success. Where do I even begin when I feel like I have dug myself into a deep dark hole? Help!
A: My friend, you are not alone! Like most of the money questions we’ve covered in Ask Ruchi, you might be surprised to find out that many small business owners find themselves feeling the same way. When speaking with my clients, we often tackle some of these same issues word-for-word. Though I know you’re questioning yourself right now, hang in there! You’ve come to the right place, and you may even be relieved to discover that the solution already exists within you.
What you’re experiencing is a cycle of limiting beliefs that keep bogging you down. Even speaking words like “I am bad at managing my money and always have been.” simply reaffirms this negative energy leaking into your reality. Hear me out, when your physical space is cluttered, messy, and full of items that no longer serve you- what do you do? You clean up, get rid of things, and probably feel a lot better, right? Do you realize you may be neglecting the same kind of maintenance for your money mindset? What if I told you this kind of cleanup was even more important?
I always encourage my clients to begin by finding a way to exchange their limiting thoughts and beliefs for more positive and abundant ones. I even do this in my own life on a daily basis. Though of course strategy and logistics will also be an essential part of this journey, you must start here in order to get there.
Here are some examples of how you can begin shifting these thoughts.
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“I’m worried about money and that there’s not going to be enough.”
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“I live in an abundant universe. It’s safe to let money flow to me.”
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“It’s so hard to find clients.”
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“Clients are everywhere. I attract the ideal clients.”
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“I have so much debt. It’s never-ending.”
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“I am grateful for my abundance and appreciate paying all of my bills. I’m so blessed.”
Write it, say it, then visualize and really feel it! If you commit to a daily practice and also continue to “watch” your words and beliefs, you will begin to see a shift. You are beyond capable: it’s all inside of you.
Here’s to your prosperity!
-Ruchi