Jun 25, 2015

6 Tips on How to Manifest Money Now



I remember very vividly back in 2010 sitting on the floor of my bedroom feeling helpless, irritated and disappointed that I had no money for the umpteenth time. To be fair I was 19, so still extremely new to bills, rent and partying!! It wasn't like I was incapable of making money and keeping it. I had many periods throughout my life where there was an abundance of money, where I was able to save $250 a week, where I could afford to go out to dinner with friends, take regular holidays, pay my bills and still have cash in the bank.

I knew The Secret, I knew the principles of the Law of Attraction, I visualized as hard as humanly possible and yet I was still broke, still complaining about the same things, still living in my shitty apartment and working in a soul-sucking job. Which is why I was so frustrated, because it obviously wasn't from a lack of opportunities or "smarts". The only difference that I could come up with between the broke years and the abundant years was my frame of mind.

It wasn't until I figured out the 6 core steps to manifesting money (and anything you want in life actually) that it was then that my "luck" started turning around big time. When I started practising the 6 steps, it's like the floodgates opened for me.

Within a month I had manifested:
  • A $10,000 trip to New York to meet Taylor Swift
  • $300 worth of gift vouchers
  • Brand new clothes & electronics worth $500
  • My old job back without interviewing (money is money, right?)
  • A boyfriend! (not money related, but 5 years later I'm still with the guy!)
To be a "money magnet" as they say (so lame), you have to stick to a formula. Like with any freakin' thing you want to achieve, you have a process that you undergo to achieve it. No matter what you do. Think marathon runners vs. couch potatoes. Unlikely opponents but they both have their own 'recipe' for being successful in their "industry". ;)


GET CLEAR ON WHAT YOU DESIRE


In order to manifest money now, you have to know how much you actually want. Yeah, we all wanna win lotto and buy the All Blacks (or is that just me?), but that's the equivalent of wishing for smaller thighs while chowing down on a cream donut. Getting specific gets you energetically focused. And where focus goes, energy grows.

Task: Write down exactly what you want, all of it, no matter how "ridiculous" it may seem.


YOU NEED A REAL PURPOSE FOR IT

To overcome our money blocks and limiting money beliefs, it's not enough to know how much money you want to manifest. You need to know the why behind it. What is your purpose for having this specific thing and not something else? What do you need the money for? What will it do for you? Money needs a purpose, just like Chris Pratt's chiseled gorgeousness needs eyes to oogle it. *drooooooool*

Task: Next to your desire, write your purpose for it, why you need it in your life. This get's you clear.


FORM A CLEAR VISION IN YOUR MIND

Have a very clear, very specific mental picture of what it is you want. Be clear and express that picture to the universe: Visualize. You are like a compass. North is your desire and so you follow that, if you don't focus on your desire the needle spins randomly never getting you to your destination. Be clear and hold on to your thought!

Task: Sit quietly on your couch and form a visual of you having what you desire.


USE GRATITUDE AFFIRMATIONS

Oprah said, "The quickest way to change your life is by using gratitude". And she was right! Using gratitude affirmations is really about seeking harmony with the universe. When you express gratitude for something, it's increasing whatever it's being directed at. Love for your family, your friends, your personal items, your future etc. Remember, it's not actually about the words but about the energy you're harnessing. If your affirmation is "I want to be rich, thank you for the abundance" and you feel like crap because you just had an argument with your partner, it's not going to be as effective say when you just got home after a nature walk and you're feeling really good! Get into a daily practise of gratitude and you will start noticing changes from day one.

Task: Start a morning gratitude journal where you write 2 - 3 money manifestation affirmations each morning.


TAKE CONGRUENT INSPIRED ACTION 

Most people think of action in terms of physically making a motion towards something. But there's an even more powerful way to take action that doesn't require physical action. It's energetic action. You do this by consistently doing the first four tasks each and every day, from there you'll start to receive inspired ideas that will get you to take physical action.

Task: Hold the thought of what you want with trust & the inspired action will come to you.


BECOME AN ENERGETIC MATCH TO YOUR DESIRE

This is where most people get tripped up because they want what they want without making any changes. Having more money is a positive thing for you right? But where are you energetically? Negative? Desperate? Blah? In that state you're not an energetic match to the money. You have to bring yourself up, and others around you (because it helps your manifesting mojo) and be the positivity, the good vibes, the warm fuzzies that the money is for you. It's about being congruent, because you can't be pissed off about not having money and feel good about wishing for it at the same time. You need to have the image of wealth in your mind with the feeling of joy in your heart.



Leave a comment below and tell me how much you'd like to manifest and for what purpose? Dream big!



Elise x


P.S - 39 money affirmations

Jun 1, 2015

25 Of My Favourite Blogging Resources




Getting started, designing your blog & making the moolah!

  • How To Start A Blog You Love: Yup, I wrote that. BOOM!

  • Blog Loving: When I had my blogger training wheels, my go to girl for blog advice was Elsie Larson of A Beautiful Mess. I read her 5 tips for bloggers + start your blog with a bang + Blog Love eCourse and gobbled them up like lollipops.

  • 10 Blog Tips: This babe wrote the Blog On, Babe series that I just couldn't get enough of. Fellow kiwi (woohoo!) Gala Darling wrote these beautifully written visual posts for budding bloggers like you and me. :)

  • Lifestyle Blog Dreams: My faaaaave blogger Rosie who IS The Londoner came out with a post (lifestyle blogging 101) on how she built her little lifestyle blog to an audience of 2 million per month in less than 2 years. Yeah, I was pretty inspired!

  • Crazy Blog Life: Oh yeah, when most people start their blogs they have jobs, commitments and like you know, a life! It can be chaotic trying to juggle life + a blog. Kinsey Mhire wrote an awesome-o-3000 post on productivity with her 5 tips for blogging on a busy schedule.

  • Blog Design 101: If you're a bit confused on how to make your blog more attractive, I got some quick tips for ya!

  • Food Bloggies: Pinch of Yum does this awesome thing once a month where they blog about making money from their food blog, their income they made & how they made it. They made $21.97 in their first month and most recently they made $17,735.97 in one month!!

  • The Skinny on Blogging: Even my girl Lauren over at The Skinny Confidential says how important it is to be yourself when blogging. And she was meticulous when she was starting out!

  • Kick-Ass Inspiration: Gary Vaynerchuk is one crazy ass mofo who just happened to give this awesome talk on branding in blogging. I think you'll love it.

  • Legendary Blog Advice: From no one other than the incredible Tim Ferriss. You wanna know how to build a high traffic blog? Make sure you set aside an hour or so!

  • Have Fun, Don't Suck: Man vs. Debt taught me how not to suck at blogging, it's a damn good read! Especially if you don't wanna suck.... :S

  • Bringing Home The Bacon: At some point I'm sure you're gonna be wanting make money from your baby (not a real baby, your blog baby). Steve Pavlina wrote a SENSATIONAL article that you'll LOVE on how to make money from your blog he explains exactly how he makes money and all the ways you can do the same with your own blog (and holy crap is it a looong ass post).

  •  Overnight Success! Chris Guillebeau wrote a free downloadable guide on creating a successful blog in less than a year. He did it himself and he's just an all around great guy. C'mon it's free, what else do ya want!? ;)
  • Marie ForleoMarie is my go-to woman for serious biz advice. Her video's are in-depth and super actionable.

  • Sarah von Bargen: I only recently discovered this incredible lass. Her biz & blogging advice is a breathe of fresh air and her personality shines through her writing. If you like me, you'll LOVE her! :)

  • Problogger: Yup, probably the best place to start when you want legit blogging tips. Make sure you bookmark these guys because they'll be your go-to resource for years!

  • Nathalie Lussier: This girl is as sweet as a button! I love her vids & even her sign up is awesome.
 
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