153. How to Stop Feeling Guilty Wanting Profit

The word "profit" can feel a bit triggering, bringing up negative narratives about the evil harms of capitalism, industrialization, and the patriarchy.  In our own lives, we can  feel guilt and shame for wanting "more" - or essentially, profit  - more money, more time, more boundaries, more freedom, etc... Even if we are broke, living paycheck to paycheck, not getting paid what we deserve, not charging for our work, or undercharging.  We can also feel resentment toward those who are making surplus, and assume they must be "bad." What causes that?  Fundamentally, it's a misunderstanding of what profit and abundance truly mean. This is something I've struggled with myself for years. Here's the thing. Believing profit is a bad thing only keeps you in survival mode.  But when you understand why the concept of profit is so misunderstood, you’ll know how to shift perspectives quickly the next time you feel guilty for wanting more. In this episode, let's dig in to learn: How to stop feeling guilt for wanting more money  How to feel in integrity desiring more What to do when you want to feel good asking for money   How to finally shift negative thoughts around profit and embrace abundance in your life going forward Listen to episode 153: "How to Stop Feeling Guilty Wanting Profit" if you're ready to avoid feeling guilt around wanting more and feel good asking for it! Thank you for listening to The Business of Purpose podcast! *Learn more about the Illuminate Digital™️ Social Impact Online Business Accelerator: https://www.illuminatedigitalaccelerator.com *Download my free guide on the 7 Strategies to Make a Bigger Impact & Make More Money! http://internationalempowerment.ac-page.com/impact *Connect with me on instagram @adinaappelbaum and @immigrant.finance for sparks of inspiration. *Subscribe to The Business of Purpose podcast & share the show with someone who needs to hear it.