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I\u2019ve written before about my experience with depression<\/a> \u2014 but this year, the experience took on a quieter, almost imperceptible shape. Between big life changes, keeping up with the news, and the daily doings of motherhood, I didn\u2019t recognize the slow narrowing until I found myself paralyzed by intrusive thoughts and unable to make even small decisions without spiraling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I found myself paralyzed by intrusive thoughts and unable to make even small decisions without spiraling.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

I was confused. My life was richer than it had ever been before, and I\u2019d done a lot of work to design it based on my priorities. After a particularly poignant session where we\u2019d discussed how my passion for sustainability and low-waste living had turned into a crippling obsession, my therapist kindly offered that I may be suffering from a scarcity mindset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a scarcity mindset?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A scarcity mindset is a way of thinking rooted in the belief that there is never enough <\/em>\u2014 not enough time, money, energy, support, opportunities, or even personal worth. When someone is operating from scarcity, their thoughts and behaviors are shaped by fear of lack rather than trust in sufficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“A scarcity mindset is a way of thinking rooted in the belief that there is never enough <\/em>\u2014 not enough time, money, energy, support, opportunities, or even personal worth.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

At its core, a scarcity mindset narrows your focus. Psychologists describe it as a cognitive state where perceived shortage consumes mental bandwidth, making it harder to think clearly, plan long-term, or feel at ease. You may find yourself constantly worrying about what could go wrong, comparing yourself to others, or feeling behind, no matter how much you accomplish. For me, this looked like fixating on small problems because I was trying to figure out the best possible solution without<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotionally, a scarcity mindset often shows up as anxiety, irritability, guilt, or chronic self-criticism. You might struggle to rest without feeling unproductive, say yes when you\u2019re depleted out of fear of missing out, or feel undeserving of help, pleasure, or abundance. In motherhood or caregiving seasons, it can be especially pronounced \u2014 there\u2019s rarely enough time or space, and your own needs can feel perpetually postponed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importantly, a scarcity mindset isn\u2019t a personal failing. It often develops in response to real experiences: Financial stress, major life transitions, trauma, burnout, or prolonged uncertainty. The brain adapts to protect you, but over time, this protective mechanism can keep you stuck in survival mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“A scarcity mindset isn\u2019t a personal failing.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Scarcity has a way of disguising itself as responsibility. It told me I was being vigilant, realistic, and prepared. In truth, I was experiencing tunnel vision and hypervigilance. I soon came to view everything \u2014 my work, my relationships, my capacity (joy, goodness, love, even) \u2014 as finite and fragile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuroscience explains<\/a> that when the brain perceives scarcity, it shifts into survival mode, prioritizing short-term problem-solving over long-term thinking. The mind becomes consumed with lack, crowding out creativity, flexibility, and joy. I could feel this happening in real time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My thoughts looped endlessly around what I didn\u2019t have enough of: time, energy, certainty, resilience. My nervous system was exhausted, my relationships strained, my work harder than it needed to be. And so, slowly, I began asking what it might look like to choose gentleness and abundance instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The things that are helping me heal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A sufficiency or abundance mindset is where you begin to trust that your needs matter, resources can grow, and you are allowed to receive support. Healing a scarcity mindset is less about \u201cthinking positively\u201d and more about restoring safety, stability, and self-compassion \u2014 so this is what we\u2019re building on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“A sufficiency or abundance mindset is where you begin to trust that your needs matter, resources can grow, and you are allowed to receive support.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Creativity. <\/strong>I\u2019ve been dabbling in different creative practices \u2014 drawing, collaging, painting, and crafting \u2014 which is something scarcity had previously prevented me from doing. But lately, I\u2019m finding freedom and healing in scribbling an oil pastel on a page for the sheer pleasure of it instead of holding onto it for some hypothetical project. I\u2019m also writing more for personal pleasure and without the pressure that it needs to become something. I can waste as many words on the page as I want to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spirituality<\/strong>. After a decade of re-evaluating what my faith means to me, I\u2019m returning to music that centers spirituality, and that once was a profound comfort to me. I don\u2019t have to know what it all means for me to partake and give my nervous system the gift of that comfort. I\u2019m also really enjoying learning about the neuroscience behind how music can heal us<\/a> and seeking out those tunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heartfelt affirmations<\/strong>. Here are a few I am saying to myself these days: There is enough to go around. Goodness is on its way to me. I can provide for my family. I can take care of my own needs. I have enough. I am capable.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resisting extremes<\/strong>. Throughout this experience, I\u2019ve learned that a scarcity mindset is based on \u201call-or-nothing\u201d thinking by reinforcing the idea of scarcity, exhausting the nervous system, and preventing one from having a growth mindset. As much as I like to dive headfirst into tackling a perceived problem (No spend year! No waste goals!) big goals are not a great place for me right now, and instead, I\u2019m letting gentleness be my guiding light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prioritizing play<\/strong>. Moving forward, we\u2019re prioritizing dates, music, weekend getaways, jumping on the trampoline, playing make-believe with my kids, and long afternoons snuggling and reading together. Indulging in a little treat<\/a> and not overthinking it. Joy is not a luxury, but an act of resistance and a literal lifeline when we\u2019re trying to heal. And a good life doesn\u2019t come from sitting around and thinking about how to have one \u2014 it comes from actually living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why I’m doubling down on self-love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gone are the days of overthinking how to meet my own needs. The important thing is that they\u2019re met and we can re-evaluate from there if needed. Regular therapy, <\/strong>nourishing foods, <\/strong>body care<\/a>, and soft clothing have all skyrocketed to the top of my routine to-dos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of all, though, what all of this boils down to is going easier on myself. Noticing when my inner voice becomes sharp and intentionally softening it. Identifying a need and meeting it instead of qualifying it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“What all of this boils down to is going easier on myself.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re struggling, please know you\u2019re not alone, and that self-love is not navel-gazing \u2014 it\u2019s nurturing yourself the way you would any dear loved one, and every one of us is worthy of that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So in these final days of the year, what might it look like to turn toward yourself with compassion and abundance? What can you do for the sake of enjoyment and nothing else? How can you lavish yourself with goodness like you would someone you love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kate Arceo<\/strong> is the Community Manager at The Good Trade. She has a Bachelor of Science from Evangel University and has over 5 years of experience reviewing sustainable home and lifestyle brands, as well as organic kids\u2019 apparel and nontoxic cosmetics. When she\u2019s not hosting dinner parties with her husband at their home in Southern California, you can find her sipping a latte at their local coffee house or shopping for strawberries with her kids at the farmers market. Say hi on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>!
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