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Anyone else have a scarcity mindset/feel like there will never be enough?

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scarcitymindset · 21/11/2023 21:25

No idea where it originates from, given I’ve always had everything I needed and wanted and there has never been a prolonged period of time in my life where I have gone without.

DH and I far from well off, but earning low to average salaries and covering bills with plenty spare for treats and discretionary spending. I try to save. Apart from a small car loan we have no debt at all.

We have back up funds if needed, plus supportive family who would always help, yet I still OBSESS over having no money and it’s preventing me just being in the moment and relaxing. We are trying for a baby and no matter how many different plans or budgets I make, I still ruminate about being stretched when paying for childcare or a big bill coming out of nowhere

Is anyone else like this? Feel as though the news and cost of living crisis doesn’t inspire one to relax about finances.

OP posts:
DustyLee123 · 22/11/2023 06:46

I have enough wages saved to cover 6 months if I was sacked. That makes me feel safer, although I’d like to have 12 months, and am working towards that. That’s what makes me feel settled.

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