I’m often asked how to attract money when it seems to disappear as fast as it comes. How do you focus on wealth when it seems debt is all around you?
A great Law of Attraction technique I use is to pay myself first. This is not a new concept- my father, an accountant, stressed the importance of this to me regularly.
One benefit of this practice is, it shifts your focus from how much you owe to how much you already have. It’s so much easier to feel gratitude for what you have – and feeling gratitude for the money in your life now is how to attract money!
I’d recommend anyone struggling with money to start this practice, no matter how small the amount. Having a goal for this income, such as a home improvement or a holiday, gives you something positive to focus on, giving that positive vibe even more juice.
However, there’s a difference between having that savings account, and it having you. Sometimes you have to compromise – that’s when one of my favorite Abraham Hicks processes, ‘What thought feels better’, comes in very handy! I found it very helpful when faced with what seem to be conflicting desires recently.
I have a savings account reserved for a particular income stream that I use for household projects. I figure money is energy, so a great way to attract money is to give it a happy place to hang out! Over a period of time I amassed a nice sum, enough to pay for a this year’s up-grade in full. I have no immediate plans for the reno, but liked the security of knowing the money was there waiting for me.
Then, as they say, life happened – in this case, my dishwasher broke.
This unexpected expense went onto my credit card. Watching the number climb was not a good feeling. Neither was dipping into my savings to accommodate the extra expense – because it felt like putting my vision on hold.
Though I actually had more money than usual, I felt financially pinched. That is SO not the vibration I want to be sending out to the Universe! It’s no way to attract money! I’m well aware that what I put out I’ll get right back – I definitely don’t want more reasons to feel lack, when my goal is always to feel abundant and happy.
So I played the Abe ‘What thought feels better’ process. Did I feel richer knowing the money was safely tucked away, or using it to pay down my credit card? Was there a way I could enjoy both, thereby keeping my vibe positive?
In the end, I made an executive decision – since I won’t be moving forward with the project (new kitchen floor) till spring, I decided my money would serve me better applied against my debt – but in a way that didn’t compromise my future vision.
I decided to take the majority, leaving a respectable chunk of ‘seed money’ in reserve. I also made minor improvements; a fresh coat of paint and refinishing the cupboards made a dramatic impact with minimal costs. And, I rationalized, a new dishwasher was one of the items on my dream kitchen reno, so I was still moving forward with the big picture.
As soon as I made the decision, I felt immediately lighter. Suddenly my feeling was that I had MORE THAN ENOUGH money. Now that’s a vibe I can milk! As in proclaiming, “I have Tons of money! I don’t have to hoard it, there’s plenty more where that came from!”
Not only that, I also felt so financially responsible – in a good way!
“I am a master money manager!” Thinking these kinds of thoughts habitually is how to attract money!
Last but not least, I felt pride and satisfaction in making the home improvements myself, and the beautifying impact they had. These thoughts definitely feel better than the feeling of not having enough! They totally freed up my energy.
The next time you feel conflicted about anything, weight it out and see which thought feels better. It’s my experience that what is true for you feels light, what isn’t feels heavy. Try this and see how it works for you! And if all else fails, try the time-honored coin flip! While the coin is mid-air, you’ll know whether you’re hoping for a yes or no answer!
In Light
Alexandria
http://AlexandriaBarker.com
I love this process… when you can reframe how you look at something it can change EVERYTHING!!
Absolutely Jackie! Perception does change everything – and we’re always in charge of our perception!
Hi.
I know what you mean about knowing the answer before the coin drops. My challenge is to trust that knowing without the crutch! Thank you for your thoughts on vibrationally attracting money.
Blessings,Charlotte
Thanks Charlotte! If you don’t like external tools like that one, you can always use yourself as a pendelum – establish first what your yes and no are – stand with feet hip with apart, ask the question, and see which way your body leans – for me, yes is forward and no is back. It’s subtle enough you can use in public without anyone knowing!
This is good advice. My husband and I are planning a major life event change next year and these are good ways to keep us from feeling like we are depriving ourselves by not splurging on unnecessary purchases.
Thanks Melanie! Happy to help! It’s actually fun to go through and see what you already have that’s forgotten in the back of a closet, or what can be refurbished at minimal costs, or sold – reduce, reuse, recycle! Money saved = money earned! I’d also recommend tracking and really celebrating watching your savings grow!
Hi Aleandria,
Excellent way to approach this issue. My husband an I are always going through changes. As for money in the bank…well there is some there, but I love to invest!
Also I don’t put my eggs in one basket. But when we have to make a decision weather to put in a new kitchen floor or take that amount and put it somewhere else, I look at it in terms of investment. If my floor was ok, but the initial return of my home, if I sold it wouldn’t reflect the investment, I would choose to put it elsewhere.
Fun post!
Donna
Thanks Donna! I agree with you – but have no plans to sell (ever!). In my case it’s more about updating – you know how it is, you start on one room and suddenly all the rest need doing – recently traded wall to wall capeting for a gorgeous laminate throughout – which makes my kitchen floor look so dated! But putting it on hold a bit gives me (and the Universe) time to find me just the right floor at just the right price – takes the pressure off!
This a great to hear how you change your perspective which allowed you to begin feeling more abundant. Pretty cool you know how to do your own minor home fix ups too!
Thanks for sharing Alexandria
Thanks Ashley – it’s so empowering to know we always have control over our perception of things, so we always have control over our emotions! I like to include examples that tie in with everyday experiences, because that makes for happier moments that add up to a happy life!
One of my favorite quotes is:
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”.(Winston Churchill)
I do believe in the potential of positive thinking frameworks. Thank you very much for demonstrating how this change can be put in practice.