As we get older, we tend to get stuck in our ways and how we think about the world and, of course, how we think about money. So when you think about how your money is feeling, it may very well feel the same as it has always felt to you.

Now, if you are happy with your money situation — fantastic. However, if — like the rest of us — there is scope for improvement, the next question is, how do you discover what you really believe about money?

Adrian Cahill has offered these questions on his blog that can help you start to see what your core beliefs about money really are.

Now, you can’t simply read these 12 questions. You need to write down the answers to be able to notice any patterns.

1. People with money are…

2. Money makes people…

3. I’d have more money if…

4. My parents always thought money would…

5. Money causes…

6. I’m afraid that if I had more money I would…

7. Money is …

8. In order to have more money, I would need to…

9. I think money…

10. If I were really rich, I would…

11. My biggest fear about money is…

12.Money is…

Ok. So you have answered 12 questions and maybe you’re noticing a pattern. Is it a positive or a negative view of money? Or are you confused? Hmmm.

Now, on top of those questions, you have to wonder, do you want to keep pursuing the path you’re on now? What will happen if you keep going down this path? What will happen to those around you, those you care about, if you continue getting the same results over and over again?

Is it time to change? Is it time to grow?

If you believe that it is time to chart a new path to your views about money and improve the outcome, there are several options.

One that I highly recommend is to attend a finanical planning conference that takes into consideration your holistic life.

Money doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Money takes into consideration your life’s passions and how you intend to market and sell the passion for a profit. And what about investing? What’s your style?

Are you the hands-on type that wants to start or buy a business, or do you want to be a passive investor and look at stocks, bonds and perhaps real estate?

And what about your head space? Are you talking to yourself in a negative tone which repels opportunities to make money or increase your knowledge about money?

Conferences such as the Fabulous Life Conference or those hosted by the Jamaica Stock Exchange or by your favourite financial institution are great places to network with people who have ideas on how to improve your money path.

It’s time for you to shift your mindset to wealth, and be clear about which path to take in order to have the relationship with money that you truly desire.

As always, I recommend that you take the questions that you answered above, make an appointment with your financial advisor or financial coach, or book your seat for the next upcoming financial planning conference, and make positive changes.

Host of the upcoming #FabulousLifeConference, Dennise Williams, MBA (Banking & Finance) is a journalist, TV producer, certified practitioner NLP coach, and has 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry. You can see more of her work at www.youtube.com/financiallyfocused