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When Bank Managers are getting worried and the news tells us that things are tough, how can we help battle this present financial situation?

Like you I could easily be affected by what is happening in the news. However, as with anything and everything in life we all have free will and the right and ability to make choices. I choose NOT to let it rule my life! As a complementary therapist and soul coach for the last 20 years, I have seen the economic state govern the lives and health of many and yet I am now starting to hear a different attitude. This is one of survival not sacrifice, of focusing on what really matters rather than what one can accumulate. We have recently been through some pretty financially reckless times where amassing a portfolio of property was the norm and spending was as virulent as a rash. In my book, ‘The Soul Whisperer’ I reveal how your soul tries to share its wisdom to help you create a truly abundant life of your dreams.

With this in mind to give you a fresh and positive approach, I believe I have found the keys to not only surviving but thriving in this present economic climate.
Here I am keen to share with you the top three of the seven secrets I have discovered for being your own highly abundant Spiritual Bank Manager:

Secret 1: What you ‘think about you bring about’
How many times have you thought about someone and they miraculously call or you bump into them? This is just one very common example of the potential of manifesting what you think about.
So if all we are thinking about is how bad our financial situation is or how little money we have and how many bills are coming through the letter box….then that is all we are going to GET!
I have seen many people lately manifest their dreams….confidently taking on new projects because that is what they have in their heart to do. And they are succeeding!

The most powerful ammunition in these present times is to focus on what you DO want and not on what you don’t.

Yes, the bills will still come in, however because you are focused on more positive, creative and nurturing things they will seem minor because what you focus on you attract and you will be focusing on the ‘good stuff’ so you will be getting more of that instead. Give it a try. Start with something small and incidental that you would like to attract and go from there. It works!

Secret 2: Don’t Give Away Your Power
The fuel which feeds this hungry monster called our economy is the state we let ourselves get into when we worry excessively and get over-stressed. We make ourselves into ‘fodder’ for the firing line of the media. You have a choice. You always have had choices. This is something that is one of your personal gifts of power. You have a choice about whether you are going to let yourself be governed by what you are told and equally how you are going respond.

By buying into the headlines and the scary letters and conversations around you, it is actually adding more power to what is happening. Reclaim your power. You are not a bad person just because you have a few bills to pay. You are not personally to blame for the entire present situation. You can start to make things better instantly. In fact you already are because you are reading this article! Choose to see the bills you may have as opportunities to develop and practice being creative in how you keep your creditors appeased. Choose to be discerning in your purchases by asking yourself ‘what will this add to my life’ the next time you consider a non-essential purchase.

For most of us we spend money at times when we feel we need a boost or in some cases as validation that we are ‘worth’ at least the value of the latest treasure we are about to add to our collection. The reality is that we were all born abundant. We have everything within us to give us an amazing life full of richness, joy and fulfilment. In so many cases though, we have given away our power to invoke these attributes of true wealth every time we are influenced by the media, fashion, trends or peer pressure. Who you are Is Enough! Reconnect with your power by recognising your talents, traits and gifts that are priceless and this will empower you and give you a feeling of control. No one can take these jewels from you unless you let them and it simply does not make sense to let them go to such a faceless villain.

Secret 3: Be Independently Wealthy!
Money can’t buy the two most important things in life – Health and Happiness. No matter what the situation outside yourself, these two invaluable commodities are universally and continually sought by everyone from the poorest of the poor to the incredibly rich. Money has nothing to do with the attainment and sustaining of these two most important aspects of a good life.

If your gym membership has lapsed then commit to spending the same amount of time in easily available activities like going for a nice long walk, no matter what the weather! Do stretching and gentle exercise at home, even better why not join up for one of the many charity fun-runs or similar events that are so popular now. Raising money for a good cause is still gives you a ‘warm glow’ in your heart, getting ready for it – even if you can’t run and intend to walk it, brings great benefits and ultimately most people are able to give even a little to help charities and it makes them feel good too! So it is a win-win situation all round!

When it comes to boosting your happiness levels, first of all spend some time determining what really really makes you happy. Chances are that it will be something that money cannot buy. If it is getting together with friends, family, being in the garden, or being alone in your own private sanctuary of your making, take time to re-acquaint yourself with the richness of the simple things. Make sure you always take a few quiet moments to be totally present in whatever situation brings you this level of happiness and joy. Breathe in the flavour of the time you are experiencing and remember that this is what life is all about!

Employing these three secret keys to becoming your own highly successful spiritual bank manager will start you on your path. Nothing will change unless we collectively change our thinking – you have a choice about what you believe in – choose to believe in yourself!

By Anna-Louise Haigh

Taken with permission from Anna-Louise’s e-book Beating the Credit Crunch – 7 secrets to becoming your own Spiritual Bank Manager!
Visit www.anna-louisehaigh.com or www.beasyoursoul.com for your copy.
Anna-Louise is a Certified Soul and Past Life Coach