For most people, living a successful life means to be happy. If you are happy with the work you are doing, the people you sound yourself with, and who you are inside and out, you will feel successful no matter how much money or things that you have.

Think about it:

1. Scarcity Mindset Vs Abundance Mindset

A scarcity mindset causes you to believe and act as if the world is limited, and you have far fewer opportunities than others to be successful. You see your future as bleak and full of failure. This type of harmful mindset creates negative results. An abundance mindset is the exact opposite. It is having an optimistic mindset about your future and abilities and filling your life with things and opportunities that lead to success.

2. Stop Comparing

Don't compare yourself to others and, most notably, what you don't have from others. Just because your friend has a big house, tons of friends, or what you think is the dream career doesn't mean they are just as happy as you would be in their position.

3. Use Your Time Efficiently

Don't waste your time on tasks that don't benefit you, your community, or your goals. Identify the things you are doing that don't provide much value. For example, if you notice that you spaced out on the couch for three hours yesterday, find ways to minimize your screen time and use it to achieve more of your goals.

4. Practice Gratitude

Living an abundant life is not about obtaining things. It's about acquiring the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to lead a fruitful, meaningful, and happy life. Actively engage in being more thankful for what you have and can accomplish through your knowledge and other resources. In addition, tell people how much you appreciate them and why.

5. Be More Generous

Generosity is more than just handing others money. It is about giving of yourself, including your knowledge, time, and skills to make the world a better place. Your generosity increases your gratitude and self-esteem.

Acquiring an abundance mindset can be simple and provide motivation to achieve your goals and gain true happiness. However, make sure that you share your abundance with others, otherwise it may turn into hording which inhibits abundance.

“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.” - Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian lyricist and novelist, best known for his novel The Alchemist.

”Scarcity tells us that in order to do more, have more or be more, we have to constantly hustle. But instead let’s lean into this truth that there is abundance if we are simply open to it." - Bonnie Bakhtiari is a brand designer, strategist, and educator for creative entrepreneurs.