Toolkit: Mental Wealth Deposits
Ways to help you create generational mental wealth
I write about mental wealth and making mental wealth deposits. Hereβs a starter kit for you. The most recent is right below the line, but you donβt have to do them in order.
Plan your mental wealth
Mental Wealth Deposit: Mind Your Mind
What are your mental wealth projections for this week? Who are you going to be, and what are you going to do to make them a reality?
What if you applied the same focus that you have for your customer and sales to your mental wealth?πͺπΎ π§ π
Third rock from the Sun
New favorite series on @netflix: @NatGeoβs @onestrangerock hosted by Will Smith.
I started with episode 9 of 10 because the focus was on the human π§ , but you can start with episode 1.
This was a big mental wealth deposit for me today.
netflix.com/title/81071666β¦
Old cannot survive with the new
Mental Wealth Deposit: Live your new life.
The moment you realize that you're trying to live your old life and your new life at the same time, is an awakening. To try to live both is spitting the atom that is you...nuclear...not good.
Health firstβ¦PeriodT
Mental Wealth Deposit: Let this be the day you start with the thought and intention of putting your health first...no matter what.
Everything is secondary to your health...mental, physical, and spiritual. It's hard to lead or grow a biz if you're stuck in the hospital or dead.
Your time not mine
Mental Wealth Deposit: Focus on your time.
It took some time but Iβm in a good flow of focusing on the timing of my gifts and outcomes.
Life is much simpler now. Plus, itβs even more fun to celebrate and support people in their journeyππΎπ§ XBh
Stuff gotta go
Mental Wealth Deposit: Edit your stuff. Do this not because you're chasing the latest Marie Kundo or simple trend. Do this because you (most likely) aren't the same person you were 10 years ago.
What you needed back then, might be getting in the way today. πͺπΎπ§
Soundtracks of your life
Mental Wealth Deposit: Create playlists for your life. If movies can have soundtracks, why not your life.
Music is a time machine and good for your soul. Here's a song that is one that inspires and energizes me: open.spotify.com/track/4lY95OMG⦠#mentalwealth
Keep grindinβ, then stop
Mental Wealth Deposit: Founders...while you are in "grind mode", be careful to not grind yourself into the ground.
Yes, there are times when we put in extra hours, but that doesn't mean you stop your mental wealth practices. You may need to modify, but NEVER eliminate them.
Love you, but love me more
Mental Wealth Deposit: While you are figuring out who to let go or love from a distance, donβt forget this group of people includes parts of your old self.
Old habits, ways of thinking, and, personality. Some of it can still hang with you, but some of it has got to go. πͺπΎπ§ β€οΈ
Real peopleβ¦thatβs who we are
Mental Wealth Deposit: If you're a founder, read this post from @Mira404, as many times as you need to undo the harm that hustle porn has done to your mind and life.
Bonus points: If someone throws some hustle porn shade your way, then have them read this post. πͺπΎοΏ½Q9Ei
Amira Yahyaoui @Mira404
Success = ???
Mental Wealth Deposit: Define what success means for you.
This may take a ton of work to reprogram your mind. Success can include things, feelings, experiences.
For example, part of my success is taking my dad on a trip to Vietnam, Germany, and Italy on business class flights.
Experiment with your life
Mental Wealth Deposit: Experiment with the experience of living..
Do not seek work/life balance...harmony...or integration.
Instead, think in terms of creating a flow that allows you to be present for the parts of your life that are essential for the person you are today.
My darkest hour
Mental Wealth Deposit: You are not your darkest hour. This probably one of the toughest practices to master. And no, I haven't mastered it...yet π
Here's @Oprah's take on this topic: youtu.be/lxzrM7OFK6U
Inhaleβ¦exhaleβ¦repeat
Mental Wealth Deposit: Breathe. One of the most underrated actions you can take at any point in time is breathing.
The more you practice breathing with your whole body, the better prepared you are for intense life situations. You can be the calm in the center of the storm.
If youβre digginβ thisβ¦
Holidayβ¦vacationβ¦take time off
Mental Wealth Deposit: Write down the top 10 places on your bucket list.
Pick one of the location and plan the trip for sometime this year. Donβt stress on paying for it. Focus on the planning.
The act of planning puts your mind in a good place. πͺπΎπ§ βοΈ
Your people
Mental Wealth Deposit: Surround yourself with people who, when they ask βhow are you?β, they listen and create the space for you to say you had a shitty or great day with details, and they really listen to you.
Find your meditation
Mental Wealth Deposit: Don't let anyone try to tell you there's only one way to meditate. Try 1 minute of sitting...count your inhales and exhales. Congrats, you just meditated.
I've meditated sitting, drinking tea, running, walking, eating donuts...yes, donuts. Homer gets it.
Let that shit go
Mental Wealth Deposit: Learn the practice of letting go.
Itβs not a singular action. Itβs a lifetime practice for all parts of your life.
As the old saying goes, βa watched pot never boilsβ. πͺπΎπ§ π
Your are worthy
Mental Wealth Deposit: If you work for company that doesn't support you in making your mental wealth the priority, then spend your non-work hours looking for another place to work.
You're worthy of leaders that see you as more that cog in their money machine.
Self-care as a foundation
Mental Wealth Deposit: Focus on creating a foundation of self-care practices. Some practices will change over time.
The constant is that your self-care is ALWAYS the foundation of which you can build a life that includes startups, careers, relationships, parenthood, etc. πͺπΎπ§ β€οΈ
Happiness = ???
Mental Wealth Deposit: Make time to learn what happiness looks and feels like for you.
Hereβs a special message from me to you on this #InternationalDayOfHappiness πͺπΎπ§ πβ€οΈ https://t.co/yB6D0ts7N7
Aloneβ¦not lonely
Mental Wealth Deposit: Understand that there are parts of our life journey that we must do alone.
Itβs in those parts that we tap into our intuition and experiences with other people.
Or put another, spend time being alone to strengthen the connection you have with yourself.
You gotta eat and pay bills
Mental Wealth Deposit: Pay yourself.
What's not talked about often is that many startup founders live with the stress of paying their student loans along with launch their biz.
That's why I don't agree with advice that says pay yourself last. Why create unnecessary stress.
HelpFull
Mental Wealth Deposit: Help other people without expectation of anything in return. πͺπΎπ§ β€οΈ https://t.co/XlyCXfWi4k
Itβs old you vs. new you
Mental Wealth Deposit: Do not compare x βΎ = joy + happiness.
Simple, but not easy...at first. It gets easier the more you practice at the different levels of your life.
Get lostβ¦in a good way
Mental Wealth Deposit: The next time you're on vacation, make time to get lost.
After spending time at CafΓ© de Flore, I did this. Now, I have even more memories. π«π·
"Youβre in Paris: your eyeballs should be looking at everything that is not your phone" travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/solβ¦
Lock and key
Mental Wealth Deposit: We all have a lock on our greatness.
Only you have the combination.
Other people can help you remember.
But, the combination is inside your mind not theirs.
Hereβs to you unlocking your greatness today and making a positive impact on humanity. πͺπΎπ§ kdv
Control
Mental Wealth Deposit: Take notes (mental or physical) about the things you can control...direct control through your thoughts and actions.
Remember this list, when things out of your control happen. The event will impact you, but don't let it to put you in a downward spiral.
Give yourself permission
Mental Wealth Deposit: Give yourself permission to work on your life as much as you need. For example, if you've had the same morning routine for the past 8 years, take a look and see if it's the right routine for who you are today.
Maybe it's time for something new.
You = Success + Failures
Mental Wealth Deposit: You are not your failures. (h/t @melrobbins)
Nor are you your success. Enjoy and learn from both, but don't let either one define you.
Meditation isβ¦
What if, meditation was much more than that. What if you could have a mediation practice with your snack?
Meditationβ¦ a mental wealth deposit that supports positive mental healthβ¦ is about being present. Thatβs it. This is one of the major lessons Iβve learned and teach to...
Timeless awesomeness
Mental Wealth Deposit: Before you read another inspirational quote or listen to a podcast, think back to a time you totally rocked something...anything in your life.
You can use that past awesomeness for inspiration that fuels your motivation for today.
Thereβs only one you
Mental Wealth Deposit: Spend time thinking about you. Your passions. The times youβre been in the flow. What about you that canβt be replicated by a machine.
Go to sleep
Make it a priority
Mental Wealth Deposit: Read this thread to understand how neglecting your mental health will negatively impact your life.
Thanks @Sonali_Kohli for sharing this look into your life.
Sonali Kohli ππΎ @Sonali_Kohli
Time is personal
Mental Wealth Deposit: Make time for you. What that looks like depends on what's happening in your life.
Groundhog or new day?
Mental Wealth Deposit: Today. Wednesday. A day to create a new life, take a new step, and live with the wonder of a beginner. Don't let your #HumpDay be a Groundhog's Day. πͺπΎοΏ½Wldw
Up in the sky
Mental wealth deposit: Look up π
Choose day, night...or both π
Note: Donβt stare directly at the βοΈ
The sky, really tall trees, birds...all remind me of the infinite possibilities that exist.
You own your code
Mental wealth deposit: Make time this week to update your βoperating systemβ.
Thereβs a push for people learning to code the machines and apps in our world. Yet, we donβt talk enough about making it a priority to update our thoughts and mindsets that no longer serve us.
Go to the water
Mental wealth deposit: A moment with water.
π§60% or more of our bodies is water. When we hang around large bodies of water, we help reset our mind and body.
When you canβt make it to the water, bring the water to you. My gift to you today is a #blackbeach and #AegeanSea. https://t.co/akDru1XS3R
You better recognize
This is a big time mental wealth deposit πͺπΎπ§ rfmqZ
Brittany Packnett @MsPackyetti
You are not your job title
Mental wealth deposit: Remember... You are not your job title. You are not your business. You are more than you can imagine.
More than symbols
Expectations
Mental wealth deposit: Expectations can be a source of negative stress. Be mindful how easily you throw them around at other people and yourself.
The next step
Mental wealth deposit: Realize you have everything inside you to take the next step. Life is one big experiment.
Even when you didnβt know what those giants were saying when you were a kid, you take a step a tried out their language.
Miss the trap
Mental wealth deposit: The following is a lifetime practice...daily. Businesses will come and go, and evolve...much like your eating or bathroom habits. Self worth is internal.
Jeremy Shure @JeremyShure
Grateful for you
Mental wealth deposit: Read and feel these words from @turoczy
Rick Turoczy @turoczy
Woooosaaahhh
Mental wealth deposit: Breathe. Really breathe. No app needed. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.
How did that feel?
No copy and paste allowed
Mental wealth deposit: Sleep. Find what works for you. The only way to do that practice different rituals until you find what works for you. Don't just copy what works for someone else. You are not them.
Articles like this are good for examples:
No hacks or shortcutsβ¦itβs lifeβ¦yours
Your mental wealth isn't a hack or a shortcut. It's your life.
Your startup is part of your life. Even if it is your priority, it's only part of your life.
Even Sara Blakely, founder of @SPANX makes time for pancakes with the kids...her mental wealth deposit.
Dance breaks are good
being a startup founder is tough.
being a startup founder, focused on the mental wealth of other startup founders is tough, draining, and energizing.
re: my chosen work, and I β€οΈ it. (why the gif? It's my mental wealth deposit.)
Lessons from Mother Earth
Mental wealth deposit: If youβre a startup founder or small biz owner looking to think differently, then replace the latest biz book for a few episodes of Planet Earth 1 or 2 on @BBCAMERICA. Why? Learn lessons from our fellow Earth dwellers that have been doing longer than us.
Help me help you
Mental wealth deposit: Invest 1 minute and think about a person that has helped you get to where you are today. Set a timer. Turn off any other distraction. Think about the person and pay attention to the feelings that come up. #gratitude
Rituals
Mental wealth deposit for today: experiment to learn the morning rituals that work best for YOU. There are no perfect rituals. The lists in articles may give you ideas, but no one lives your life. No one will have the exact rituals as you, AND your rituals change as you change.
Life, not Work/Life
Mental wealth deposit for today: Unlearn the habit and practice of asking about work/life balance.
Why? You have a life that includes sleep, work, bathroom breaks, Netflix, time with friends and more. Nothing is equal to life. Everything is a part of your life. Your unique life.
47 Minutes
How to make a big mental wealth deposit this weekend: Spend an hour or 47 minutes and curate your social media feed. Delete people you follow that aren't helping you get better, bookmark, create lists (public and private), etc. Clean house...your social media house.
