We’re going a little deep today.
In just two days, a bunch of Free Mamas and I are going to get vulnerable and honest and really lean into the work that is needed to run a successful business at Freelance to Freedom Weekend.
One of these topics happens to be one that just about everyone and their grandma has an opinion about — money.
Now, I know you probably at least appreciate money if for nothing else than its ability to pay for food and keep your lights on.
But what about your money mindset?
This isn’t about people who like to drive nice cars and wear expensive clothes versus the people who don’t. It goes much deeper than that.
Your money mindset is your own personal set of beliefs and values surrounding money. It usually stems from how you were raised, and drives your decisions regarding anything financial, whether you realize it or not.
In business, taking a good look at your money mindset is extremely important if you want to really grow into a successful freelancer.
We’re so conditioned with an employee mindset, where someone else decides how much we earn, how much we work, and how far up the ladder we can climb.
The transition into business owner can be haaaaard when you’re so used to NOT being in control of these things.
Do any of these sound familiar? They’re just some of the money mindset beliefs that mamas have shared recently:
💰 Wanting to replace your income from your 9-5, but you can’t imagine charging clients “that much” for your services.
💰 Wanting to raise your rates, but then wondering “Who do I think I am?”
💰 Having a hard time setting firm boundaries around your clients paying their invoices on time, and feeling scared to jeopardize your relationships with them.
💰 Having the realization that you’re operating from a place of lack rather than abundance, and that it’s affecting every decision in your life and business.
💰 Making the decision to finally BELIEVE that you deserve to make the money and live the lifestyle you want because you’re willing to work hard for it.
These, and a million other reasons, are why checking your money mindset is SO VERY IMPORTANT.
I most definitely had to take a long, hard look at my own starting around the time I got into freelancing, and again when I created my course…and multiple times since. It’s something you have to keep coming back to as you grow and evolve.
Money may be one of the more controversial topics in our culture, but does it really have to be? Can we do the work to change our money mindset into something that will benefit us, rather than hold us hostage to beliefs that aren’t serving us?
Here’s a simple but powerful exercise you can do to start diving into your own money mindset:
Make a list of at least 10 “Money is…” statements that you believe. Take your time with it and be really honest with yourself. You may learn some eye-opening things about how you feel about money and what things you’re ready to change.