Abundant thinking can be used to good effect in every part of your life. It allows you to be grateful for the good health that you enjoy, and to know that even if your health is suffering, it could always be worse. It may be easier said than done, but it is a crucial attitude to adopt when things do not appear to be going well. We can also take the opportunity to be grateful for the good health we have enjoyed in the past, and for the good health that still exists in those people we care about. It is all about perspective; seeing the positives rather than the negatives.
So how can this be applied to an unsatisfactory financial situation? What about if you sign a deal with someone and that person then reneges and leaves you out of pocket, for example? The way many people act and behave is from the perspective of loss. This is perfectly understandable because loss is involved.
We all know that people can take advantage, and the plain fact is that there are some folk out there who, putting it plainly, are just seeking to rip you off. But having an abundance attitude ensures that you handle this situation with the minimum detriment to yourself.
It means your intent is always to maintain the happiness in your life, which will serve to counter negative feelings, none of which are helpful. The actions you will need to take to rectify the situation can be taken regardless of your attitude but, it is important to understand that negative feelings harboured towards another person, do not affect that person at all. The only person they can actually harm is you!
Abundant thinking creates a mindset that allows a better perspective on the situation. You will ask yourself, “has this person stolen my happiness, or am I doing that to myself through my reaction to the situation?” And in the worst-case scenario, when you may be seriously affected by what has happened, your faith in the essential goodness and abundance of the universe will be your strength. And this will provide a much speedier recovery from any and all ill effects.
In a business environment, abundant thinking can focus on the organization's strengths and what is possible; not on what might go wrong. This is particularly crucial in hard times. When businesses experience huge losses and difficulties, the temptation is to focus on what was, and what might have been. But this type of thinking is based on fear and scarcity. Leaders who take such an attitude in business can end up instilling negativity in their workforce. They therefore can only exacerbate the problems that already exist.
It is, of course, the job of the leader to embrace abundance, develop a vision, and inspire those who follow to move on from failure to achieve great things in the future.