Tired of the "not enough" story? This week we're exploring abundance mindset—NOT toxic positivity, but a practical shift that opens up creativity, generosity, and better decision-making.
What You'll Learn:
- Why abundance isn't about denying real problems (looking at you, 80-patient schedules!)
- How scarcity narrows your thinking while abundance broadens it
- The science behind Barbara Fredrickson's "broaden and build" framework
- Why that "stuck" feeling is a leading cause of burnout
5 Abundance Experiments to Try This Week:
- Micro gratitude - Name 3 small wins daily
- Micro generosity - Give one unexpected compliment or generous tip
- Curiosity boost - Try 20 minutes of low-stakes exploration
- Reframe constraints - Turn "I don't have time" into "What can I delegate?"
- Build buffers - Create 10-minute margins in your schedule
Remember: Abundance always feels GOOD, never resentful. If you're feeling stuck, ask yourself: "What else is possible?"
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Resources:
- Stephen R. Covey — concept of “Abundance Mentality” (The 7 Habits). Sources of Insight
- Fredrickson, B. — Broaden-and-Build theory of positive emotions (mechanism for how positive states widen options). PMC
- Emmons, R. A., & McCullough, M. E. (2003) — gratitude intervention research (effects on wellbeing). emmons.faculty.ucdavis.edu
- Practical summaries and evidence-based steps for shifting from scarcity to abundance (Psychological Science / practitioner resources). Association for Psychological Science+1
