When Abundance Mindset Becomes Financial Self-Sabotage
I need to tell you about a conversation I had that has been sitting heavy on my heart.
A woman came to me $47,000 in credit card debt. She makes good money. She is smart, capable, and successful in her career. And she could not figure out how she got there.
As we dug into her spending patterns, a theme emerged. Every purchase was justified with some version of: "I'm claiming abundance." "The money will show up." "You have to spend money to make money." "I'm investing in myself." "Scarcity mindset is what's really expensive."
She had taken courses she never completed. Bought business coaching programs while her business barely broke even. Purchased a luxury car because "successful people drive nice cars." Invested in a mastermind she could not afford because she was "afraid of staying small."
Every decision made sense in the moment. Every purchase felt like an act of faith in her future self. Every swipe of the card felt like choosing abundance over scarcity.
And now she is drownin...
Leah Hadley, AFC, CDFA, MAFF
Hi! I'm Leahā€”a teacher turned financial planner. Each step in my journey, from admin assistant to investment analyst to business owner, taught me valuable lessons in adaptability and seizing opportunities. Now, I combine this experience with my passion for empowering women to navigate their finances confidently, especially during life's transitions. As a financial planner, I embrace my roots as an educator, guiding clients to become savvy and empowered investors.
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