Question
How does Hilary Erickson's abundance mentality budgeting method outperform traditional budgeting techniques?
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Answer
Abundance mentality budgeting, as I've described it, differs from traditional budgeting in several ways. Traditional budgeting often involves strict rules and limits, which can lead to a scarcity mindset. On the other hand, abundance mentality budgeting encourages a more flexible and positive approach to managing finances.
Here are the four principles I follow:
- I always have cash on me as a physical reminder that I have money and can get more.
- We have enough money for our needs and plenty for our wants. If we truly need something, I just buy it.
- We will get more cash, it is a steady flow that is increasing. I believe that money can come in many forms and ways.
- Money is a tool that allows us to do the things we want to do. It's not a measure of success or something that makes us prideful and arrogant.
This approach has helped me move away from a scarcity mindset and embrace the idea that money is a tool that can be used to meet our needs and wants. It's a balance between sound budgeting and being open to abundance.
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