Look for ways to do something rather than ways not to do something. For example, rather than looking for ways to decrease spending, first look for ways to earn the money. This is more inspiring and will often result in the reduction of spending. Thinking positively and having a “bigger” goal produces a bigger purpose which will likely end up in a shift in spending anyway.

How? Rather than looking at the situation and saying “can’t because,” or “if only,” or “…but…” keep asking, “Who? What? When? Where? How?”. Keep asking and asking. As soon as you say “can’t”, you stop looking for answers.