Rewire Your Mind To Attract Abundance In Your Life TODAY with These 7 Keys
In this episode of The School of Greatness, Lewis Howes discusses strategies for developing an abundance mindset that attracts opportunities and success. He delves into the concept of manifestation through embodiment, explaining how aligning thoughts, feelings, and actions with desired outcomes can be more effective than pursuing goals from a place of need. Rather than focusing on rigid timelines, Howes emphasizes the value of consistent daily actions while trusting in natural timing.
The episode explores the role of self-awareness in personal growth, including how language shapes reality and the importance of addressing past emotional pain. Howes examines relationships and boundaries, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from within rather than external validation. Through practical examples, including his own experiences and those of his wife Martha, he illustrates how preparing one's environment and maintaining energetic alignment can naturally attract desired outcomes.
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Mindset and Manifestation
Lewis Howes explores the concept of manifesting desires through embodiment rather than pursuit. He emphasizes the importance of aligning thoughts, feelings, and actions with already having what you want, rather than chasing it from a place of need. According to Howes, this means visualizing life as if desired outcomes are already present and creating from a place of wholeness rather than lack.
Howes also addresses the importance of releasing rigid timelines when manifesting desires. He suggests that obsessing over when things will manifest can actually block the flow of abundance, and instead advocates for trusting divine timing while focusing on consistent daily actions.
Self-Awareness and Inner Work
In discussing personal growth, Howes emphasizes the power of language in shaping reality. He recommends transforming limiting self-talk into positive affirmations - for example, changing "I'm broke" to "I am learning to manage wealth."
Regarding emotional healing, Howes stresses the importance of addressing past hurts before pursuing new relationships or opportunities. He explains that unresolved emotional pain can lead to unconscious projection onto new situations, potentially sabotaging future success.
Relationships and Boundaries
Howes advocates for seeking personal wholeness rather than external validation. He suggests that relationships should enhance an already fulfilling life rather than complete it. Martha, referenced by Howes, supports this view, noting that while partners should increase happiness, they shouldn't be the source of it.
On maintaining energetic integrity, Howes emphasizes the importance of aligning actions with one's desired self. He explains that this alignment creates a natural magnetism and allows for better decision-making in relationships and life overall.
Abundance and Achievement
Howes discusses the practical aspects of manifesting desires by preparing one's environment. He shares an example of his wife Martha, who prepared for a new relationship by creating physical space, including buying a king-size bed instead of a twin. Through personal examples, including his own book deal success, Howes illustrates how opportunities naturally arise when one is fully prepared and aligned with their desires.
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Counterarguments
- The concept of manifesting through embodiment may overlook the importance of active pursuit and hard work in achieving goals.
- The idea of aligning thoughts, feelings, and actions with having what you want could lead to complacency or inaction.
- Releasing rigid timelines might result in a lack of urgency or accountability, which can be counterproductive to achieving goals.
- Trusting divine timing can sometimes be used as an excuse for not taking responsibility for one's own life and actions.
- While positive language is powerful, it must be coupled with realistic self-assessment and not just positive affirmations.
- Addressing past hurts is important, but it should not become an endless introspective loop that prevents moving forward.
- The notion of seeking personal wholeness can inadvertently promote isolationism or an overemphasis on self-reliance.
- The idea that relationships should only enhance an already fulfilling life may put undue pressure on individuals to be perfect before entering relationships.
- The concept of energetic integrity and natural magnetism may be too abstract and lack empirical support.
- Preparing one's environment for desired outcomes might lead to overemphasis on material conditions rather than personal growth and adaptability.
- The belief that opportunities naturally arise from being fully prepared and aligned can create unrealistic expectations and overlook the role of chance and external factors.
Actionables
- Create a vision board with images and phrases that represent your achieved desires to foster a sense of embodiment. Place it somewhere you'll see daily, like your workspace or bedroom, to constantly remind yourself of the 'already having' mindset. For example, if you're aiming for a healthy lifestyle, include pictures of nutritious meals, active people, and a calm, organized space that reflects the environment you want to live in.
- Start a 'positivity journal' where you write down affirmations and positive experiences each day. This practice can help shift your focus from negative self-talk to recognizing your progress and the presence of your desires in your life. For instance, if you're working towards financial abundance, note down moments you felt wealthy, such as finding money, receiving gifts, or enjoying free experiences.
- Designate a 'preparation space' in your home that symbolizes readiness for new opportunities. This could be a desk with resources for learning, an empty shelf for future books or awards, or a special corner for meditation and reflection. By physically preparing spaces for your desires, you're taking daily actions that align with your goals, like a student setting up a study area before the semester starts.
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Mindset and Manifestation
Embody the Energy of Your Desires
Lewis Howes delves into the idea of attracting your desires by becoming someone who already embodies them.
Align Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions With Already Having What You Want, Not Chasing It From Need or Desperation
Howes stresses the importance of embodying the energy, attitude, and thinking of someone who already has their desired outcome. He encourages listeners to shift from seeking something they feel is missing to becoming a person who possesses it. This mindset helps avoid the pitfall of chasing things like love or money from a place of neediness. Howes advocates for feeling grateful and visualizing life as if the desired outcomes are already in place. This approach involves visualizing from the perspective of being in a loving relationship or financial freedom now, rather than in the future. He discusses creating from a place of wholeness, not from a wound or lack, ensuring that actions align with the state of having achieved one's desires. Howes also mentions that desiring a relationship to amplify joy suggests creating from a place of feeling enough, versus seeking a relationship to overcome loneliness, which is less ideal. He advises that every action should reflect the version of oneself who already possesses what is desired.
Howes further points out that declaring one does not want a relationship while yearning for one can attract people who aren't ready for commitment, leading to unfulfilling relationships.
Let Go Of Rigid Timelines
Howes touches on the necessity of releasing the urgency and attachment to the timing of desires manifesting as it can obstruct the flow of abundance.
Avoid Obsessing Over Timing of Desires Manifesting; It Can Block Abundance Flow
Howes warns that obsessing over timelines can prevent one from achieving their desires. He suggests letting go of this fixation to allow desires to naturally manifest. Indirectly, Howes promotes the belief in divine timing and trusting the process of manifestation, rather than focusing on the exact moment these desires will com ...
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- The concept of embodying the energy of one's desires assumes that mindset alone can lead to manifestation, which may not account for external factors and systemic barriers that can impede success regardless of individual mindset.
- The idea of shifting from seeking to possessing may oversimplify the complexities of goal achievement and ignore the practical steps and hard work often required to attain specific outcomes.
- While avoiding chasing things from a place of need or desperation is generally sound advice, it may not acknowledge that for some individuals, urgent needs are a reality that cannot be overlooked by a simple change in mindset.
- The practice of feeling grateful and visualizing success, while beneficial for some, may not be universally effective and could potentially lead to disappointment if expectations are not met.
- Creating from a place of wholeness rather than lack is an ideal that may not be attainable for everyone, especially those who are currently experiencing real deprivation or trauma.
- The advice to ensure actions align with having achieved desires might not consider that some actions necessary for success might require acknowledging one's current state of not having achieved those desires.
- The notion of every action reflecting the version of oneself who already possesses what is desired could lead to a disconnect between one's current reality and their actions, potentially resulting in impractical decisions.
- The idea that declaring not wanting a relationship while yearning for one can attract unfulfilling relationships may not take into account the complexities of human emot ...
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- You can create a "Future Self" journal to embody the mindset of having achieved your desires. Start by writing daily entries from the perspective of your future self who has already realized your goals. For example, if you're aiming for financial freedom, write about your day as if you're already financially secure, detailing how you manage your investments or spend your time without financial stress.
- Develop a "Desire Board" to shift your focus from seeking to possessing. This is a visual representation of your goals as if they're already achieved. Instead of a traditional vision board with images of what you want, fill your Desire Board with images and affirmations that reflect you already living with those achievements. If you desire a loving relationship, include photos that represent companionship and love, accompanied by affirmations written in the present tense.
- Implement a "Gratitude Alarm" to cultivate a sense of having rather than ...
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Self-Awareness and Inner Work
Lewis Howes discusses the journey to self-improvement through self-awareness and inner work, focusing on the significance of one's language and emotional health.
Replace Limiting Self-Talk With Empowering Identity
Howes addresses the impact of self-talk on personal identity and success, emphasizing the importance of language in shaping one's reality.
Reframe Negative Self-Beliefs Into Positive Statements
Howes advises listeners to replace "lack language," which embodies negative beliefs, with empowering truths. He suggests writing down limiting phrases such as "I'm not smart enough," "I'm not good enough," or "I don't have enough connections," and transforming them into positive affirmations. For instance, changing "I'm broke" to "I am learning to manage wealth" and "I'm unlucky in love" to "I am healing and preparing for conscious love" can create a more empowering identity. Howes emphasizes that your personality shapes your personal reality, and thus, evolving your identity through your vocabulary is essential. Speaking about your future in the present helps to cultivate an empowering space and identity.
Prioritize Emotional Healing Before Seeking External Fulfillment
Howes conveys the importance of addressing emotional pain before approaching new opportunities or relationships to prevent projecting unresolved issues onto new situations.
Heal Past Hurts Before New Relationships to Avoid Projection
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- While positive affirmations can be beneficial, they may not be effective for everyone, and some individuals may require more substantial psychological interventions to address deep-seated negative beliefs.
- The idea that language shapes reality can be overstated; while it influences perception, many aspects of reality are objective and unaffected by personal beliefs or statements.
- The concept that personality shapes personal reality might be too simplistic, as it doesn't fully account for external factors and systemic issues that also play significant roles in one's life circumstances.
- Prioritizing emotional healing is important, but it's also necessary to recognize that healing is not always a linear process, and seeking external fulfillment can sometimes be part of the healing journey.
- The advice to heal past hurts before entering new relationships or opportunities might lead some individuals to delay moving forward in life unnecessarily, as some healing occurs through new e ...
Actionables
- Create a daily self-awareness journal to track your emotional states and self-talk patterns. Start by writing down your feelings and thoughts at least three times a day, noting any negative self-talk or emotions. This practice will help you become more aware of your internal dialogue and emotional health. For example, if you catch yourself thinking, "I'm not good at this," write it down and later reflect on what triggered this thought and how you can counter it with a positive affirmation.
- Develop a "language audit" habit where you consciously listen to the words you use throughout the day. At the end of each day, jot down phrases that reflect a lack mentality or negative self-beliefs. Then, take a few minutes to rephrase these into empowering statements. For instance, if you find yourself saying, "I can't handle this," reframe it to "I'm learning to handle challenging situations."
- Engage in a "past narra ...
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Relationships and Boundaries
Lewis Howes provides guidance on fostering healthier relationships by focusing on internal fulfillment rather than external validation.
Seek Wholeness, Not Validation
Howes promotes seeking personal wholeness instead of relying on achievements or relationships for external validation.
Live a Purposeful and Joyful Life Enhanced by Others
According to Howes, love and relationships should not be seen as pieces that complete an incomplete life, but rather as enhancements to an already purposeful and joyful existence. Seeking wholeness allows for living a life that is not dependent on the approval of others. He advises listeners to build a life rich in purpose and joy so that relationships serve to enhance one's life rather than complete it. Martha, referenced by Howes, echoes this sentiment by asserting that while a partner should increase your happiness, your contentment shouldn't rely on their actions. Attraction should be natural and unforced, rather than stemming from a place of neediness.
Maintain Energetic Integrity
Howes discusses the importance of aligning actions with the desired self to maintain "energetic integrity."
Align Actions With Your Desired Self
Lewis Howes speaks to the significance of saying no to things that are not in harmony with one's purpose, mission, or greater sense of self. He underlines the necessity of aligning internally first—whether that's with one's vision for life, finances, or inner relationships—before seeking connections with others. Energetic integrity calibrates your pe ...
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- While seeking personal wholeness is important, external validation can also play a role in personal growth and motivation.
- Some individuals may find that relationships do indeed complete their life in a way that personal achievements cannot, as humans are inherently social beings.
- It's natural for love and relationships to contribute significantly to one's fulfillment; complete self-reliance for contentment may not be realistic or desirable for everyone.
- Energetic integrity assumes a level of self-awareness and control that may not account for the complexity of human emotions and external influences.
- Saying no to things that are not aligned with one's purpose can sometimes lead to missed opportunities for growth and learning.
- The idea of aligning internally before seeking connections with others might not consider that relationships themselves can be a catalyst for internal growth.
- The concept of calibrating personal frequency to desires might be too abstract or esoteric for some to find practical or actionable.
- Misalignment does not necessarily repel desires; it can also be a source of motivation to seek change and improvement.
- Stress, fear, and anxiety are not always the result of living out of integrity; they can also stem from external factors beyon ...
Actionables
- Create a personal alignment journal to track daily actions and feelings, ensuring they match your core values. Start by listing your top five values and at the end of each day, jot down instances where your actions were in harmony or discord with these values. This practice will help you become more aware of when you're living with energetic integrity and when you're not, allowing you to make adjustments accordingly.
- Develop a "No" script for declining requests that don't align with your purpose. Write down polite but firm responses for different scenarios where you might need to say no. Practice these responses so that when the time comes, you're prepared to maintain your boundaries without stress or guilt. For example, if someone asks you to volunteer for a cause you're not passionate about, you could say, "I appreciate the opportunity, but I'm currently focusing on commitments that are more aligned with my personal goals."
- Engage in a weekly "alignment audi ...
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Abundance and Achievement
Lewis Howes offers insights into aligning oneself with the universe’s frequency of abundance and orchestrating one's surroundings to manifest desires, nurturing a belief that the universe will deliver opportunities at the perfect time.
Make Space for Your Desires, Then Stay Ready
Prepare Environments as if Your Desire Has Arrived
Howes encourages listeners to start preparing their environments as though their desires have already arrived. This practice implies a readiness to receive what they are seeking. He shares an anecdote about his wife, Martha, who embarked on a healing journey and then physically made space by removing old items and moving into a new place by herself. In preparing for a new relationship, Martha bought a king-size bed instead of a twin, which to Howes, signifies the act of creating space for the kind of partner she wished to invite into her life.
The Right Opportunities Will Come At the Perfect Time
Howes discusses the idea that when one is aligned with their inner states of healing, peace, and abundance, the right opportunities for love, relationships, and financial growth will arise. He advises individuals to make space for and stay ready for their desires, trusting that opportunities will present themselves at the right time. Howes reflects on a personal example where opportunities, such as a significant book deal, came hi ...
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Counterarguments
- The concept of the universe's frequency of abundance is not scientifically proven and relies on a belief system that may not resonate with everyone.
- Orchestrating surroundings to manifest desires can be seen as a psychological tool for motivation rather than a metaphysical process.
- Preparing environments as if a desire has already arrived could lead to disappointment if expectations are not met.
- The idea that making physical space signifies readiness might not always be practical or financially feasible for everyone.
- The anecdote about buying a king-size bed to prepare for a new relationship is anecdotal and may not be a universally applicable strategy.
- The belief that being aligned with certain inner states attracts opportunities can be challenged by the argument that opportunities often arise from hard work, networking, and chance.
- Trusting that opportunities will come at the perfect time can lead to passivity and a lack of proactive effort in achieving goals.
- The notion that opportunities arise when one is fully prep ...
Actionables
- Create a vision board with images and symbols that represent your goals to visually affirm your intentions. By surrounding yourself with visual cues of what you're aiming to attract, you reinforce your readiness to receive. For example, if you're seeking a new job, include pictures of your ideal office, affirmations about your capabilities, and logos of companies you admire.
- Develop a daily affirmation routine that aligns with your desired state of being. Recite affirmations that resonate with feelings of abundance, peace, and readiness. For instance, start your day by saying, "I am open and ready to attract the best opportunities for my growth," to set a positive tone for the day.
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