Have you ever heard of the movie “The Secret”?  Who hasn’t, right?  Whether you loved it or hated it, the movie had a really good underlying message.  If you want something, you have to believe in yourself enough to achieve it.  You need to expect to succeed!

A good friend of mine (Jennifer Bourn, owner of Bourn Creative) shared a quote from Jim Rohn on Twitter that I thought was perfect for this topic.  It is “Reward in becoming a millionaire isn’t the money.  It’s the person you have to become to be a millionaire in the first place.”  If you are struggling with money and finances in general, stop and take a look at how you feel about it. 

• Do you expect to succeed when it comes to money or are you feeling beaten and frustrated? 
• Are you always confident that the money will be there to pay the bills? 
• Do you think the Universe is conspiring for your greater good? 
• Is there a lesson you may need to learn before you can move on to brighter days with regard to your finances? 
• When you go to pay the bills, take stock of your body.  How do you feel?  Are you tense? On edge? Nervous or relaxed?

I am not saying this is an easy thing to do.  Start with one step at a time.  Recognize your feelings.  Try to remember everything happens for a reason.  Maybe there is a lesson to be learned.  Relax and realize you have complete control of your fate.  If you expect to succeed, chances are you will.  You have to become that person first, then the pieces will start falling into place.