Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset – The Shift That Changed Everything
Posted on August 12, 2025 by Nicolette Nierras, One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.
I am worthy, just by existing. Success doesn’t have to come from suffering. When I let go of scarcity thinking, abundance started flowing effortless.
For years, I operated from a scarcity mindset.
I grew up hearing:
“Money doesn’t grow on trees.”
“You have to work hard for everything.”
“If you’re not constantly grinding, you won’t succeed.”
So, I tied my self-worth to my achievements and accolades. I believed that if I just worked harder, pushed myself beyond my limits, and constantly proved my value—I would finally feel worthy of success.
But life isn’t linear like that.
The more I hustled, the more stuck I felt.
I was burning out, constantly feeling like I had to do more, achieve more, and prove myself to be deserving. But deep down, I was exhausted. My subconscious was operating in fear and survival mode.
Then, I realized something powerful:
I am worthy, just by existing.
Success doesn’t have to come from suffering.
When I let go of scarcity thinking, abundance started flowing effortlessly.
Instead of constantly grinding, I asked myself:
✔ What actually brings me joy?
✔ What if I followed my bliss instead of forcing things?
✔ What if success was already within me, instead of something I had to chase?
That’s when I stopped banging my head against the wall and decided to rewrite my subconscious programming.
How I Shifted to an Abundance Mindset
Scarcity Mindset:
“If they succeed, I lose.”
“Money is hard to make.”
“I’m stuck at this level.”
Abundance Mindset:
“Success is unlimited.”
“Money flows to me as I align with my purpose.”
“I create new opportunities daily.”
When I finally let go of fear-based thinking, opportunities that I once dreamed of landed in my lap effortlessly. It felt almost serendipitous, as if the universe had orchestrated all my past struggles to bring me to this moment—rebuilding everything the right way.
Having an abundance mindset can be scary. It forces you to ask:
Do I actually believe I’m worthy of success?
Am I afraid to receive wealth because I think it’s not for me?
What subconscious stories am I holding onto about money, success, and self-worth?
Our subconscious controls 95% of our behaviors.
If you’ve lived most of your life believing:
“Money is hard to make.”
“I have to struggle to succeed.”
“I’m not enough.”
…then your reality will reflect that back to you. But the good news?
You can rewire your mind. You can shift from scarcity to abundance.
