Money isn’t just numbers in your bank account — it’s energy. It’s freedom, possibility, and the ability to design a life you truly desire. But here’s the truth: no amount of money will feel like “enough” if your mindset is rooted in scarcity.
Scarcity whispers, “There’s never enough.” Abundance reminds you, “There’s always more where that came from.”
Marie Forleo, entrepreneur and founder of Marie TV, has taught thousands of women how to reframe their relationship with money. Her message is simple but powerful: you don’t have to wait until you’re rich to think abundantly. In fact, thinking abundantly is what attracts wealth in the first place.
Here are six money mindsets Marie swears by — and they may just transform the way you see money forever.
1. Write Yourself a Reality Check
Perspective is everything. Nearly half the world lives on less than $2.50 a day. Eighty percent live on less than $10. If you have a roof over your head, clean water, clothes to wear, and food to eat — you are already living in abundance compared to billions of others.
This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t want more. It means true abundance starts with gratitude for what you already have.
As Oprah said: “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”
2. Create Your ATM — Automatic Transformative Mantra
Words are powerful. Marie suggests creating a simple mantra you repeat every time you part with money:
“There’s always more where that came from.”
Whether you’re paying a bill or buying groceries, this rewires your brain to associate spending with flow, not fear. Rituals like this retrain your money mindset over time.
Money is energy. It flows, circulates, and returns. By repeating this mantra, you train your subconscious to see money as limitless, not scarce. And when you believe money is limitless, you’ll start acting — and attracting — accordingly.
3. BYOL — Bring Your Own Luxury
Luxury isn’t about the price tag. You can transform an ordinary dinner into a beautiful experience by setting the table, lighting candles, dressing up, and adding music.
With a little creativity, you can bring moments of richness and joy into everyday life — without draining your bank account.
Luxury is a feeling, not a price tag. Light candles at dinner. Plate your food beautifully. Play music that makes your soul dance. Slip into your favorite dress even if you’re not going out.
It’s not about waiting for a five-star restaurant — it’s about bringing five-star energy into your everyday life. Wealth begins in the details.
4. Start a Fun Fund
Wealth isn’t only about responsibility; it’s also about joy. Marie recommends creating a dedicated fun fund — whether it’s a bank account, a jar, or even a piggy bank. This money is only for enjoyment: date nights, movies, or experiences that bring laughter and connection.
It exists only to remind you: life is meant to be lived. Scarcity often kills joy in relationships. Money isn’t just about survival — it’s also about living.
5. Build Your Knowledge Bank
Money rewards those who respect it. Read books. Attend seminars. Listen to podcasts. Learn the rules of money — and then play to win.
Knowledge is power, but applied knowledge is freedom. Surround yourself with women who are growing, learning, and stepping into their financial power. Energy is contagious.
6. Spread the Wealth
Generosity reinforces the truth that money flows. You’re not losing; you’re circulating energy. And what you give has a way of coming back multiplied.
This may feel counterintuitive, but generosity unlocks abundance. When you give, you prove to yourself that you have more than enough.
Donate to a cause that matters to you. Surprise a friend with coffee. Treat someone you love. Wealth expands when it’s shared, and giving ensures money never feels like it owns you.
Journal Prompts to Rewire Your Money Mindset ✨
Reading shifts your awareness. Writing anchors, it into your reality. Set aside a quiet moment, pour yourself a cup of tea or wine, light a candle, and let these prompts guide you into a wealthier state of mind:
1. Gratitude Check
- What financial blessings do I already have that I often overlook?
- How can I savor the abundance present in my daily life today?
2. Money Mantra Magic
- What words or phrases do I want to repeat to myself whenever I spend money?
- How would my energy shift if I truly believed, “There’s always more where that came from”?
3. Luxury Redefined
- What simple rituals can I bring into my daily life to create a sense of elegance and abundance right now?
- How do I want my home and meals to feel?
4. Joyful Wealth
- If I created a Fun Fund, what experiences or small luxuries would I dedicate it to?
- How would prioritizing joy change the way I view money?
5. Wealth Wisdom
- What is one money book, seminar, or podcast I can commit to engaging with this month?
- How can I make sure I apply at least one thing I learn?
6. Giving as Growing
- What cause or person could I bless with generosity this week?
- How do I feel when I give freely?
💎 Remember, wealth is not only what you accumulate — it’s what you circulate, savor, and embody. Each small shift in your thoughts, words, and actions around money brings you closer to the abundant life you were born to live.
You don’t need to wait until your family, friends, or partner change their money story. You can rewrite your own today. By embodying gratitude, affirming abundance, creating luxury, funding joy, investing in knowledge, and giving generously — you become a living demonstration of wealth in motion.
When you shift your energy, money starts to flow differently. And from that place, freedom, luxury, and limitless possibility are no longer dreams — they become your reality.
✨ Now it’s your turn:
Which of these six money mindsets will you start practicing today?
Which of these six money mindsets do you need the most right now?
Drop it in the comments — let’s start a conversation about breaking free from scarcity and stepping into abundance.
Salima
Just me thinking out loud over here