How often do you use the word “need” either in your thoughts or in your conversations. Do you find yourself saying things like:

• “I need more money in order to ____________ (fill in the blank)”
• “It’s hard for me to get my needs met.”
• “I need you to give me more ___________ (love/money/attention/affection, etc.)”

When you recognize a need, do you feel helpless or empowered? Prosperous people see needs as a spur to action and have an underlying belief that they will find a way to satisfy their needs.

Let’s say you think you need more money in order to keep your business running smoothly. The prosperous action would be to get a clear picture of exactly how much you need, then develop a plan for finding the necessary funds. If the funds were not available, then a reorganization or restructuring of the business would be in order.

In either case, action is the key. Whining and wishing someone would rescue you would be needy behavior.

Many people who consider themselves prosperity seekers are needy. They keep themselves in a constant state of longing and wanting and have never developed the traits and feelings that accompany prosperity. These traits and feelings include satisfaction, faith in oneself, determination, discipline, financial literacy, and a willingness to make mistakes.

Would you like to eliminate neediness and develop a strong prosperity mindset? Here are a few things you can do:

• Make the decision to love, accept, acknowledge, and appreciate yourself. Alhtough it takes time to develop this habit, doing so will allow you to fill some of your most basic emotional needs and have others mirror that fulfillment back to you.
• Accentuate the positive. You can find pros and cons when evaluating anything. Train yourself to focus on the positive and, when considering the negative, do so realistically when you are in a calm and thoughtful frame of mind. If your habit is to assume the worst will happen, you will benefit from finding someone who can help you evaluate your options.
• When you speak to people, notice if you are using your child voice or your adult voice. Most people have both. The child voice will come out when you are coming from a needy place. Give your inner adult the chance to speak.
• Learn to view your life stories with detachment. Understand that every situation is neutral. Judging a situation as good or bad is your projection, not something inherent in the situation. In the current economy, dealing with events without taking them personally and without judgement can facilitate making rational, effective decisions.

Does fear get in the way of your taking action? If it does, consider listening to the recent teleclass, Live Fear Free In the New Economy. If you sign up now, you can still participate in the follow-up class on September 21. Read more about the teleclass on ProsperityPlace.com.