Signs You’re Operating from Scarcity (Without Realizing It)

Hi beautiful,

I was recently telling a friend how far I’ve come with my mindset, and I ended up sharing something I hadn’t thought about in a while.

Back when I was deep in survival mode, I used to spiral over the smallest things.
One of the biggest triggers?
A Slack message asking about my contract hours.

Literally just a check-in like,
“Hey! Quick question about your hours this week…”

And I’d instantly feel a pit in my stomach.
My mind would start racing.
Did I do something wrong? Are they trying to fire me? Did I miss a deadline?

In reality, they were just doing a normal check-in.
But I couldn’t receive it that way, because I didn’t feel safe.

That’s when I realized: scarcity energy isn’t just about money.
It’s the nervous system response that tells you,
“If I’m not perfect, everything will fall apart.”
“If I’m not working hard, I’m not valuable.”
“If I relax, the rug will get pulled.”

It sneaks in quietly.
And it shows up in ways that feel so normal we don’t even question them.

Here are a few subtle signs you might still be operating from scarcity:

✨ You feel guilty resting because “you haven’t done enough yet”
✨ You overthink how others perceive you, especially around money or success
✨ You refresh your bank account for control, but it only increases anxiety
✨ You say “I can’t afford that” instead of “That’s not for me right now”
✨ You feel uneasy when things feel good, like it’s too good to last
✨ You avoid asking for help because it feels safer to do it all yourself
✨ You trust your ability to hustle more than you trust life to support you

And that last one can be the hardest to admit.
Because when we’ve been in survival mode for years, hustle becomes our comfort zone.
It’s how we protect ourselves from disappointment.

But the version of you who’s meant to receive everything she desires…
She doesn’t live there anymore.

She’s soft.
She’s safe.
She’s supported.
And she receives with ease.

If you’re ready to begin that shift, start here:

→ She Who Receives
This is my go-to workbook for women who are done overholding, proving, and striving.
It gently guides you into the energy of feminine receiving, so you can manifest more without doing the most.

Even if today’s not the day you grab it, just the fact that you’re noticing these patterns? That means they’re already beginning to shift.

You are not behind.
You are not too late.
You are coming home to your abundance.

Abundance always,
Crys

P.S. Know someone who’s been stuck in survival mode too? Forward this to a friend who needs a gentle reminder that she’s allowed to receive more. 💌