How is your money integrity?
© 2006 - 2009 Kendall SummerHawk
One of the big "wake up calls" I had last year was about my mo'ney integrity. You see, up until then I figured being honest was all there was to having mo'ney integrity.
Boy, was I wrong!
Being honest is of course, crucial. But if that's all that was required to becoming we'althy from owning a business then why aren't more business owners retiring rich? See my point?!
Creating more mo'ney in your life means you must first create mo'ney integrity. You see, mo'ney loves to be paid attention. It loves to be handled, appreciated, counted, spent, loved, accumulated, passed on, fed, added to, spoken highly of and nurtured.
Unfortunately, many business owners do the opposite. They complain about, whine, pinch, forgo, limit, speak nasty of or ignore (heavens!) mo'ney.
Hmmm...now how would YOU react if you were treated like that?
Right.
One of the reasons I've made so much more in the past year than I ever have (I calculated that I have increased my income by an incredible 300% in just the past twelve months!) is because I am shifting my relationship with mo'ney by always looking for ways to increase my mo'ney integrity.
So let's take a look at a few simple actions you can take right now to increase your mo'ney integrity so you can have MORE of it flowing in!
Tip #1. Track what comes in...all of it!
I used to segregate what came in. If it was an info product we sold off of my husband, Richard's, site, I would discount it, saying "Oh, that's not what I made!". Big mistake. It ALL counts so count it all, no matter where it comes in from.
Tip #2. Pay yourself first, no matter what and no matter how much.
Think you need to wait until the end of the month before paying yourself? That sends a message of "waiting" to the universe, which I doubt you really want! Instead, pay yourself at least once a month (twice is better) no matter what. Even if it's a tiny amount it doesn't matter. It's the act that counts, not the amount.
Tip #3. Speak about mo'ney like you speak about someone you love
Oh, the nasty things we say about something we want so badly in our life! Now, does that make sense? Of course not. From now on, use words of appreciation, support and gratitude regarding mo'ney. For example, thank it for being there when you pay a bill.
Tip #4. Save something every month
If your purse is tight right now this can feel like it's impossible. It isn't! Even saving as little as $10 a month sends a strong, clear message of empowerment, choice and positive action. I go one step further and track what the mo'ney in my savings account is for (using a very high-tech system--pencil and notebook paper made into a simple chart!).
Tip #5. Clean up any financial "messes"
Mo'ney is a difficult topic to talk about in our culture so it's common to have a financial situation you may not be proud of lurking in the corners of your mo'ney closet. Be up front about it and get it handled...now. The sooner you are current on payments (that includes clients paying YOU), pay back a friend, ask for a refund you feel is due to you (yes, this counts too!) the sooner you'll create an opening for more of what you want to flow in.
By treating mo'ney with the same high level of integrity that you have in other areas of your life you'll attract more of what you want...and enjoy what you have even more!
About the author:
Kendall SummerHawk, the "Horse Whisperer for Business" delivers smart, savvy ways entrepreneurs can turn their hectic business into a smooth-running, fun, 6-figure money-making dream. To learn more about her book, Brilliance Unbridled, and sign up for more FREE tips like these, visit her site at http://www.kendallsummerhawk.com
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