BALANCE W E A LT H
5 THINGS THAT MAKE YOU POOR OTHER THAN A LACK OF MONEY
What do you think of when you hear the word poverty? Doubtless, thoughts about a lack of money come to mind. After all,
times, you need to step out of your comfy place and take a stand, though.
people who speak of being impoverished usually mean they need more money. Poverty isn’t just about financial troubles, though. It comes in many guises. You could be poor for any of these reasons.
YOU LACK PEACE OF MIND Stress negatively affects your well-being. It can reduce your immunity and make you unhappy, so cultivate your peace of
YOUR SELF-IMAGE STEMS FROM FINANCES
mind. When your life is stress-filled, it lacks calmness and you
You might associate money with respectability and self-es-
are not content. You can gain a wealth of tranquility by adopting
teem. But thinking of it as your ticket to influence and content-
mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga. Walking in the
ment makes you poor. An admirable bank balance won’t change a
country or focusing on your movements as you wash the dishes
weak self-image. Perceive wealth in terms of your inner qualities,
are mindful practices, too. They instill peace and make it easier to
and you need never be poor.
cope with challenges. Chaos and stress reduce satisfaction. Only things that expand your well-being will build wealth.
YOU HAVE NO PURPOSE It’s possible to live without a purpose, but it will make you
YOU HANG ONTO NEGATIVITY
poor. When you have no goals, life has less meaning. You need
Hanging onto negativity strips you of a wealth of joy. It de-
only see how people with a reason to get up in the morning have
creases your happiness and increases anxiety. Your quality of life
a vital spark to realize it’s worth cultivating.
drops when you harbor regrets about the past and fear of the fu-
A purpose can motivate you and make your life richer, while a lack of meaning reduces your wealth and enthusiasm for living.
ture. Focusing on problems makes you poor because it stops you from celebrating what works.
Your purpose relates to your values and helps to increase motiva-
Let go of negativity by knowing the past has gone and has no
tion and energy. Uncover yours, and life will seem more valuable
power over you. The future is unseeable, so your worries are
and pleasurable.
make-believe, and your suffering will leave if you concentrate on the present moment. Release the need for your actions to pro-
YOU REDUCE YOUR INNER POWER
duce specific outcomes and your wealth will rise too. If you want
Everybody can have personal power. When you stay in your
events to develop in ways you expect, you could face disappoint-
comfort zone, not standing up for your principles to avoid con-
ment. Be curious about what might happen rather than strive for
flict, you could imagine you are being kind and peaceful. Some-
desired results.
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