What’s Your Money Mindset?
- davinashorter721
- Apr 20
- 3 min read

Is your mindset helping you build wealth—or quietly holding you back? Take this quiz to discover your financial belief system and what to do next.
Instructions: Choose the answer that feels most like you. Tally your points and check your result at the end!
1. When you think about money, you mostly feel...
A. Empowered—I know I can create and manage it well. (5 points)
B. Hopeful—I want to do better and I’m working on it. (3 points)
C. Anxious—I worry about having enough. (1 point)
D. Avoidant—I try not to think about it. (0 points)
2. How did your family talk about money growing up?
A. They talked openly and taught me valuable lessons. (5 points)
B. They didn’t talk much, but I picked up a few habits. (3 points)
C. Money was a source of stress and silence. (1 point)
D. It was seen as “evil” or “not something to talk about.” (0 points)
3. When someone else is financially successful, you...
A. Feel inspired—if they can do it, so can I. (5 points)
B. Feel motivated, but sometimes doubt my own path. (3 points)
C. Feel a little jealous or compare myself to them. (1 point)
D. Think they probably got lucky or had help. (0 points)
4. What’s your relationship with spending money?
A. I spend intentionally and stick to a plan. (5 points)
B. I try to balance saving and enjoying life. (3 points)
C. I spend to feel better, then regret it later. (1 point)
D. I avoid looking at my bank account entirely. (0 points)
5. Do you believe you can become financially free or wealthy?
A. Absolutely—I know I can and I’m taking action to get there. (5 points)
B. I think it’s possible, but it feels far off. (3 points)
C. Maybe for others, but I don’t see it happening for me. (1 point)
D. Wealth just isn’t meant for people like me. (0 points)
6. How do you react to financial challenges?
A. I problem-solve and adjust—I’m resilient. (5 points)
B. I get overwhelmed but try to push through. (3 points)
C. I panic or shut down. (1 point)
D. I avoid the problem completely. (0 points)
7. When you get extra money, what’s your first thought?
A. How can I grow or invest this to create more? (5 points)
B. Let me take care of a few things, then maybe save some. (3 points)
C. Yesss! What can I buy? (1 point)
D. It’s probably going to disappear like always. (0 points)
SCORE BREAKDOWN
30–35 Points: Abundance Mindset
You believe in your ability to create wealth, and you act like it. You see money as a tool, not a problem. Keep investing in your growth—you're aligned with financial freedom!
22–29 Points: Growth Mindset
You’re on your way! You believe you can do better, and you're actively shifting your habits. Keep challenging your limiting beliefs and stay committed—you’re closer than you think.
13–21 Points: Scarcity Mindset
You may feel stuck in fear, lack, or comparison. You want better, but old programming is holding you back. Start working on your beliefs—you deserve more, and mindset is the key to unlocking it.
Below 13 Points: Survival Mindset
Right now, money feels like a constant struggle—and your mindset might be trapping you in stress and avoidance. The good news? Mindsets can shift. Start small, stay curious, and surround yourself with empowering conversations.




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