Are You Letting Scarcity Mindset Run the Show?

We’ve all been there: obsessing over what we don’t have, worrying that there’s not enough to go around, or feeling like we’re falling behind while everyone else seems to be thriving. It’s a sneaky, destructive little thing called scarcity mindset, and if you let it take the wheel, it will drive you straight to burnout, anxiety, and unhappiness.

Scarcity mindset tells you there’s not enough: not enough time, money, love, success, or opportunities. It convinces you that every win someone else has is a loss for you. It whispers that you’re not doing enough, being enough, or good enough—so you hustle harder, stretch thinner, and lose sight of what truly matters.

Here’s the truth: Scarcity mindset is a thief. It steals your peace, your gratitude, and—yes—your joy. But the good news? You can take it back.

Shift from Scarcity to Abundance

1. Recognize the Lie Scarcity is built on a foundation of fear and lack. Start by noticing when it shows up. Are you comparing your journey to someone else’s? Are you telling yourself you’re behind or falling short? Call it out for what it is: a mindset, not a reality.
2. Celebrate What You Have Gratitude is the kryptonite to scarcity. Take a moment to list everything that’s going right in your life. From the cup of coffee you savored this morning to the friend who always has your back, abundance exists everywhere when you look for it.
3. Trust the Process Life isn’t a zero-sum game. Just because someone else is succeeding doesn’t mean there’s less for you. Abundance mindset teaches us that there’s more than enough to go around. Trust that your time, opportunities, and wins are coming.
4. Take Joyful Action Instead of chasing success out of fear of not having enough, shift your focus to what brings you joy. Align your actions with your values and watch how abundance flows when you stop acting out of desperation.

Check out the video below and learn how to protect your joy in this episode!