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3 Ways You May Be Blocking Your Financial Intuition

Trusting your gut when it comes to money and business decisions is one of the four crucial components of creating prosperity. Most people aren’t trained to use their inner guidance system. Maybe you’re like most people and sometimes listen to your inner nudges but more often ignore them – especially when it comes to your money or business planning.

If you want to tap into your own financial guidance system stop doing these 3 things:

  1. Stop listening to the wrong internal voice – It’s so easy to hear the limiting, critical narrator in your head. That’s the one that’s telling you how you messed up, shouldn’t have done something, or never do things right. This voice is loud and often speaks with conviction. The trick is turning down the volume on this noise so you can hear your own good intentions and wisdom. Your inner wisdom is there. I promise.
  2. Stop doubting your gut – Once you hear these nudges the hard part for many is to trust these instincts. Why is it we are so much more comfortable taking advice from others and doubting our own good council?
  3. Stop making decisions only from your head and not your heart – Yes, of course you need to think through financial plans, issues, and keep learning. And when you listen with your heart in addition to your head you’ll make financial decisions that holistically serve you in life. We’ve been taught to take the emotion out of money decisions. This is B.S.

I believe with all of my heart (and head) that when you listen to your own internal money guidance system, you’ll find the right people to support your growth, you’ll make better decisions, and you’ll have clarity on where you need to grow and learn. This will motivate you to take the right actions and make smart money moves.

Your money intuition is waiting patiently to speak with you!

Every good wish,

P.S. When the time is right, let me know if you’re interested in growing your financial intuition. Just email ellen@ellenrogin.com – and put “intuition” in the subject line.

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Are You Tapped in to Your Intuition about Money?

Have you ever had the feeling you should do something when it comes to a money decision, ignored the gut feeling, and then were sorry? Even if you’re a highly intuitively aware person, when it comes to money you might feel like you shouldn’t listen to the inner nudges. It’s as if money is an area that is totally relegated to the analytical side of us.

This is totally wrong.

You must listen to your inner wisdom when it comes to money.

Most people have a very complicated relationship with their money. All sorts of emotions and beliefs are tangled up in how we see money in our lives. Maybe you feel scared making financial decisions. Or, that money won’t be there for you in the future. Many people with money are afraid they’ll lose it and many without money fear they’ll never have it.

Tapping into your inner money intuition can help relieve much of the internal suffering people experience when it comes to their financial lives. Imagine you could know what Money has in store for you? Growing your money intuition is like having a personal Hotline directly to Money and what it suggests for you.

It is, of course, important to make smart money moves, to grow your financial education, and to have a clear vision when it comes to managing your money. But a part of the ability to make smart decisions is to trust your inner knowing in the process.

Intuition is largely ignored when it comes to financial advice — and this is a mistake.

Do you spend lots of time listening to your inner narrator chatting about how scary things are, how they won’t get better, or other stories about the future? There’s another voice of support and guidance that you can access when you get quiet and calm enough to hear it. This is your money intuition – your financial guidance system. When you learn to hear this guidance and trust this wisdom you’ll be amazed at how much easier you will be able to navigate your financial and business lives.

Do you listen to your gut when it comes to money?

Every good wish,

p.s. And if you’d like to have a session with me on tapping into your money intuition – let me know. Send me a note at: ellen@ellenrogin.com – put the word “intuition” in the subject – and I’ll send you the details.

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Are You a Generous Listener?

I have a question for you. Are you a generous listener?

Or, do you actually pretend to listen when people are talking to you?

Let me explain what I mean by generous listening…

Three Things to do for Generous Listening

It’s when you’re talking with someone and you do three things:

1. You give them your full attention.

This isn’t always easy. 47% of the time our attention is on something other than what is happening. So you really have to focus to do this. Usually we listen and are thinking about what we’ll say next, or what you think about (judging) what they’re saying, or maybe remembering you need yogurt next time you’re at Trader Joe’s.

2. You listen with curiosity.

Really interested in what they have to day. This can be tricky if the person you are listening to has different views than you do. This is happening so much in the world today. Now more than ever we need to be curious of others’ viewpoints so we can learn and find common ground. Or maybe you’re thinking more quickly than they are talking and you are getting impatient or bored. What if you listened with the idea that they are fascinating!

3. You listen with an open heart.

This is about whole body listening. This might sound weird but you can pick up so much from someone beyond what words they are saying. When you are just listening with your mind and thoughts – you miss a lot. When I was in the Amazon rainforest and working with a Shaman I had an experience during a ceremony where I received a very clear message to listen with my heart (as opposed to my head). To actually listen with your heart it takes quieting your mind enough to be able to get clues, feelings, and knowings that you’d otherwise miss in the noise of your inner chatter.

Generous ListeningThree Things to do for Generous Listening

When you are able to do this, truly listen with generosity whether it’s with friends, family, or your team and clients you will be building much deeper connections. People so want to be heard. Generous listening is like giving them the present that they have been asking for. They’ll be surprised and delighted. And maybe, just maybe, our world will start to change for the better.

Every good wish,

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What do You Know about the Racial Wealth Gap?

Several years ago I was at the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial in Washington DC. I took a picture of this quote at it seemed so meaningful. I’m deeply struck by the meaning now more than ever.

This morning I was reading an email from Soren Gordhamer, the founder and host of Wisdom 2.0 and he wrote:

“Yet this is also a time we need to ask, how do I perpetuate this system? Not to place blame, but to see how this system is co-created by all of us.”

This is the question I am asking myself and exploring with the help of our kids and my husband. Benjy told me last night about a Netflix episode in their “Explained” series on The Racial Wealth Gap.  You can watch it here on YouTube. And I highly recommend you do. It’s only 16 minutes and if you’re like me you’ll learn a lot.

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Why Your Money Thoughts Matter

The first step in creating prosperity isn’t about having the best financial strategies, projections, or plan. These are important, but it’s a mistake to start here. The first step is having the right thoughts about your money, your business, or your financial future.

I’ve talked before about how worry sucks as a financial strategy. In the book Scarcity the researchers talk about how when you are freaked out about money your IQ actually drops! Yet most people spend a lot of time and energy on what they don’t want to happen and what they are afraid of when it comes to their money.

If you want exceptional results, spend time on building clarity and calm around your finances.

Easier said than done?

Maybe it can be that easy.

Here’s a short video with an idea of how to lower the volume on your negative inner money narrator who just won’t shut up.

Inhale, exhale, think prosperous thoughts!

Every good wish,

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5 Questions to Guide your Post-stay-at-home Rebound

Have you noticed how your spending has changed during this time?

Lots of people are spending less because income is way down, others because they just can’t spend in the same ways. Our family is spending less on just about everything except groceries. With both kids back at home (and super healthy eaters) our grocery bill is much higher. But, just about everything else we spend money on is less.

This extended break in our daily routines gives us a great opportunity to really look at how our spending reflects what we truly value. This is a really good thing and can be so helpful as you look at your post-stay-at-home lifestyle.

Below are five questions to answer in this really unique time that will get your future spending off auto-pilot and directed in much more conscious ways.

  1. What have you spent money on in the past that you no longer value? For me it’s biking. Once I stopped going to spin class when the community recreation center closed I realized how much I truly love running and really don’t like cycling. And now, lacing up my running shoes is back on my workout list. Might not seem like a big deal financially but cycling can be expensive (those cushy bike shorts don’t come cheap.) How about you? What are you ready to let go that will also have you spending less?
  2. What did you spend money on that you really miss and realize you want to keep spending money on? For me I realized that I really want to have my nails done. I know, this may be minor in the scheme of important things to spend money on, but I realize it’s an expense that’s worth it for me. They currently look bad, really bad. I can live with that. But they are also weak, require lots of attention and it bugs me. Dipnails here I come (when it’s safe!) What do you realize you really appreciate spending your money on? 
  3. What do you now realize is very important in your life that doesn’t cost any money? This is easy for me – time with our family. We’re super lucky. Both kids are home and are being really good sports.This was us on Mother’s Day. Benjy made brunch and Amy made dinner and requested formal attire. Make a list of what you value that doesn’t cost anything. I bet it’s long.
  4. What did you think you’d miss that you actually don’t? I love to travel. And I’m surprised how much I don’t miss it. It has helped me realize I also love being home. I’m sure I’ll get back to travelling. But I’m now open to reassessing how high on the value list it really is and how much we should plan for future expenses. What is it for you?

Once you’ve answered these questions… here’s one more.

      5. How will you create a values-based spending plan going forward? This experience will give you the real life knowledge of what you truly value. I’ve talked in my book about the importance of having a values based spending plan. Now you can do this with actual experience to back it up. If you want more on setting up a values based spending plan – check out this video.

Be happy and well,

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Why I’m Hopeful about Money these days

It’s easy to feel worried and discouraged these days about money and the economy. The news can be awful.

  • The unemployment numbers – scary
  • The future growth in the economy – unclear
  • The markets – volatile

All this adds up to: 

We humans really don’t like uncertainty. It feels uncomfortable and can be anxiety producing. There is lots of uncertainty these days. But you know what … there is always uncertainty.

Here’s a reframe to consider. What if it’s not supposed to be easy? I don’t mean it has to be miserable.

But we usually don’t grow through easy.

What if this uncertainty is really just a super tough money boot-camp?

Do you think you might grow stronger through this time?  I think so.                                                                        When you work out you actually cause trauma to your muscles to make them stronger. Of course you can work out too hard and get an injury – I’m certainly not recommending this. But what if this current financial environment could be an opportunity to grow stronger with your money?

Could you:

  • Learn to make spending decisions based on what you value?
  • Build a bigger cash cushion when things turn around?
  • Find ways to talk to your partner more effectively when it comes to money?
  • Increase your generosity to help those who are struggling?
  • Build muscle memory for financial resilience in the future?

Instead of focusing on the pain of your current financial situation, shift your attention to your growth. If you are lucky enough to be financially strong and stable in this time, then consider how you can grow your generosity.

Imagine a world where people are conscious with their spending, their money management, and using their money as a force for good. This is the world I imagine coming out of our current situation. This is why I am hopeful.

This is how you create Prosperity on Purpose.

Be happy and well,

 

 

 

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Is it okay to talk about prosperity in a time of crisis?

With all that’s going on now, with so many people suffering, my initial inclination is to stop using the word prosperity. It just feels too aspirational in a time when many people just want to survive. Does it seem ridiculous to be picturing your prosperity in the face of this crisis? Am I being tone deaf to be using this type of language now?

I’ve thought about this a lot …

If not now, when?

One of the reasons I love the word prosperity so much is that it’s so expansive. It means more than just money. Part of the definition of prosperity is the condition of success and thriving. When I ask people at my workshops what prosperity means to them I often hear words like: love, security, comfort, wealth, and community.

Is it possible to feel prosperous when money is tight?

Well, it goes back to how you define prosperity. Right now stop and write down what prosperity means to you. Actually, set a timer for 2 minutes and just write down your answer to this question: What does prosperity mean to me?

What came up for you? Are some of these things (maybe many) actually in place now? When I did this I was surprised to have “to do what I want with work when I want to do it.” I’m self-employed, so it’s usually easy for me to do this. But if you’re lucky enough to be able to work at home, maybe you have more flexibility than you’ve had in the past and in a way that you couldn’t have it before.

The way I see it, if you’re feeling more prosperous you’ll be able to generate more financial prosperity. This is all about having the right thoughts about money. You’ll be in the frame of mind to find opportunities and solutions more easily when you’re already feeling good than if you were sitting in a pool of financial worry. You’ll also be better able to conjure up a compelling, inspired vision of your future. You’ll be able to act on your good intentions more effectively. These all contribute to your ability to create prosperity on purpose.

I’d love to hear what “prosperity” means to you. Please let me know!

Here’s to your prosperity,

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Feel Good Resources

What you think about and what you put your attention on grows in your life. Clearly it’s easy these days to put attention on challenges, problems, and money concerns. It’s actually hard not to. And, too much focus on your problems or the problems in the world will not help you find creative solutions, ways to grow from this, or ways to help.

If you want to feel better about your money, to truly create prosperity on purpose, it’s about finding ways to shift your attention to what’s working and ways to grow … yes, even during really challenging times – actually, especially during really challenging times.

There are so many good news stories, supportive resources, and feel-good opportunities to help you boost your mood. Here are a few I think you’ll enjoy.

A quick hit of feel better:

If you want to boost your mood watch this short video of Italians getting together to sing HELPLESSLY HOPING – il coro che non c’è. I promise this will make you smile and feel good.

 

Learn an easy and powerful way to connect with friends:

BJ Fogg, the author of Tiny Habits (which I haven’t read yet, but heard is great) leads a super engaging virtual training on setting a tiny habit for friendship. I loved watching this – and put it into action right away.

BONUS: If you are leading virtual programs yourself these day you must watch BJ in action. He’s masterful at running a zoom meeting, and keeping engagement and learning flowing throughout.

Looking for a source of good news?

Karuna means compassion in Sanskrit.

There’s a great website, karunavirus.org  that will fill you up with great, heartwarming stories.

 

 

 

You’ve heard me talk about this before …

It’s crucial you have strong self-calming skills when it comes to money worries.

Here’s an article I was quoted in on CNBC’s Growing Acorns site about how creating more calm can lead to better financial decision making.

Be happy and well,

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Have You Looked at Gratitude this Way Before?

Selfish gratitude? What’s that about?

Okay this isn’t just another post on being thankful. I know you know how beneficial focusing on what you are thankful for is for your well-being. You’ve likely heard that a gratitude practice can boost your mood, increase your happiness, and maybe even your wealth. Now more than ever focusing on what’s working is important. Hopefully you’ve tried this yourself.

I recently learned something really new for me about gratitude. It made me rethink if the way I was practicing gratitude was selfish and that there might be a better way.

About a week ago I was in a really crappy mood. We all have these days, maybe more so lately. Feeling anxious, annoyed, and lethargic (not my typical, often annoying to others, cheery self.) Yes, I’m learning to sit with these feelings, knowing they will eventually pass. (Thank you Michael Singer and his amazing book The Untethered Soul to remind me about this – which by the way I’ve read at least 4 times.) But still it feels like sh*t.

Then as I’m avoiding doing something more productive I notice a LinkedIn message I hadn’t seen from the night before. I had been chatting with a financial advisor, Barry Shapiro, about a virtual session I had lead for advisors on how to Detox from Panic so advisors can be there for their clients. Now, I don’t know Barry. He just reached out to me. Here’s what he wrote:

Maybe you haven’t focused on how sharing your gratitude impacts the other person. I hadn’t until someone shared their gratitude with me. Reading Barry’s message immediately shifted my state of mind and being. I went from Eeyore to Tigger in less than 30 seconds. Barry made my day.

Is your gratitude practice a little selfish?

This makes me think that I’ve been selfish in my gratitude practice. It has been all about how it makes me feel better. What I realize now is that I can make this regular practice even better to include sharing my gratitude with the people who have a positive impact on me.

I’ve decided to pay this forward and reached out to share my gratitude with someone I don’t really know – Sallie Krawcheck. She’s a rock stock in the financial services industry and runs Ellevest. I told her about how the content they create around finances for women is the best I’ve seen – smart, edgy, and never condescending (which sadly is not always the case in the financial services industry.) She emailed back that she was going to share this with her team and that I “made her day.”

There are three ways to be focusing your gratitude:

  1. Think about what you are grateful for – This is great. You should be doing it daily for sure. Think (or journal) about what is working in your life and what you are grateful for. Over time you’ll be happier.
  2. Share with others what you are grateful for – This might be as my friend Dr. Shawne Duperon calls it good gossip. Talk well about someone behind their back. This might be in an actual conversation, or by writing a LinkedIn testimonial, sharing or commenting on a post. This feels great when you’re the recipient. It also feels good when you’re the person sharing about someone else.
  3. Express your gratitude directly to the person you are grateful for – This is so fun to do. It’s really appreciated and wonderful when it is totally unexpected. Who has made a big difference in your life you’d like to thank? Maybe a teacher, someone who helped you early in your career, a doctor, healer, or coach? Maybe it’s someone in your family. One family tradition we’ve recently brought back into our Friday night dinners is to share what we love and appreciate about each other. You can do this in whatever way feels right. In a call, in person (or video call), via a handwritten note or an email. You will make someone’s day by sharing your heartfelt gratitude.

Question to you … Whose day will you make today?

Give this a try and let me know how you feel and the reaction you receive from the recipient of your gratitude. It’s a beautiful way to create a virtuous cycle of great feelings.

Be happy and well,

 

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