Does Your Money Attitude Need Adjusting?

By Karlene Sinclair-Robinson

It is often noted that our relationship towards money is like a love-hate relationship. This certainly is not a healthy way to approach something that is so vital to our survival. Without money, you could starve to death. Without money, you cannot get a good education. Without money, businesses fail. You get the picture.

With that said, what is your honest and true opinion of “money”? Can you honestly say that you do not have some anxiety or other that puts pressure on you to perform at a higher level, so you can make more? Do you remember what was said about money in your household while growing up? Did you take those bad habits into your business and is it now negatively affecting you?

Seriously looking at monetary issues from your past will help you move forward. Many times, we had a parent or someone in authority who consistently shared their negative way of thinking where money was concerned. If you take a close look at how you approach the concept of money in your personal and business life, you will more than likely see a pattern.

How do you change your attitude toward money? How do you affect change in your relationship with money? What must you consider to develop better practices when it comes to money?  These are just a few questions to think on, so get to work today.

Money Attitude Adjustment

Adjusting your attitude will not happen overnight, nor will ignoring the fact that there is a problem. If you want a better relationship and understanding of “money”, then consider the bullet points below:

• In order to bring about an attitude adjustment, you must first acknowledge the problem. This will help you in the long run. If you must confer with your parent or look within, do so in order to break free of the negative mindset.

• Make a conscious effort to listen to your money talk. Are you always saying “I don’t have any money” or “Money is always tight”? If those questions come close to your money talk, then you need to have a different approach.

• Planning for changes in your life or business includes money at every angle, whether directly or indirectly. When you adjust your thought process about money, you can make plans and set goals that will positively affect your financial bottom line.

• Changing your negative attitude can help you in business and your personal life.

If you think this article is about you, consider taking on the “Money Attitude Adjustment” challenge. Track your results for a year and see what happens. You just might surprise yourself.