How to Believe in Abundance When You’re Stuck in Lack
Let’s Be Honest...
Believing in abundance when you're living week to week, running on empty, or curled up in bed with nothing left to give can feel impossible.
I know, because I’ve been there more times than I can count.
There was a chapter in my life where my bank account was empty, my body ached in every joint, and I was raising two kids on disability payments while barely having the energy to get through the day. The spiritual advice of “just feel rich!” felt laughable. How could I feel abundant when I couldn’t even afford a bottle of milk?
It wasn’t that I wasn’t grateful - I was just exhausted. I felt broken, depleted, and like I was somehow failing at life... and manifestation.
But here’s what slowly changed everything:
I discovered that abundance isn’t just about money or material things. It’s a frequency. A feeling. A soft, quiet decision to believe - even slightly - that more is possible for you, even when your external reality doesn’t reflect it yet.
Yes, I was broke. But the truth? When I looked closely, I always had enough. A roof over our heads. Food on the table. My kids were laughing. Somehow, money arrived when I needed it most. And those little moments, when I tuned into what was working, lifted my energy just enough to shift my frequency.
What Lack Really Feels Like
When you’re in a scarcity spiral, your thoughts might sound like:
“I’ll never have enough.”
“How am I going to get through this week?”
“Why is this so easy for everyone else?”
“I’m too overwhelmed to even think straight.”
And you might feel:
Financial stress
Shame, guilt, or failure
Hopelessness or stuckness
Mental fatigue or brain fog
Deep loneliness or lack of support
These feelings are valid - they’re part of being human, especially if you’re living with chronic illness or disability. But they aren’t the full truth of who you are. They're passing emotions — not permanent states. And with gentle practice, you can begin to shift them.
How I Slowly Rebuilt My Belief in Abundance
When I was at my lowest, I didn’t try to “vibe higher” - I just looked for small ways to feel a little more supported. Here’s how I started:
Noticing what was working - my child’s giggle, the roof over our heads, a warm cup of tea, the kindness of a friend, a full belly on my kids and pets.
Rewriting my inner thoughts - from “I can’t afford that” to “I wonder how I could receive this in an unexpected way?”
Practicing trust - reminding myself that even though I’d been through hard times, somehow I always landed on my feet.
One day, I wrote in my journal:
“I’m not where I want to be, but I trust I’m getting closer every day.”
And I read it again the next day. And the next.
Until eventually, that tiny sentence - “I trust abundance is on its way” - began to feel more powerful than the fear.
Let me be honest: I still have moments of doubt. But now I know how to find my way back.
When You’re Sick, Tired & Stuck in Survival Mode...
Let’s talk about a different kind of lack - the kind that comes from chronic illness.
It might show up as:
A lack of energy
A lack of time or capacity
A lack of support or freedom
And on top of that, you may carry guilt. Guilt that you’re not doing enough. That you're not a “good enough” mum, partner, or person.
I’ve felt that guilt. Deeply.
For years, I believed I wasn’t doing enough because I couldn’t show up the way I wanted to. But what I’ve learned - and what I now teach my kids - is that rest is powerful. Listening to your body is brave. And your value has nothing to do with how much you do.
5 Gentle Ways to Reconnect with Abundance (Even on Low-Energy Days)
These gentle reminders are for you — especially on the days when your body aches, your mind is cloudy, and you just need something soft to hold onto.
1. Say “thank you” before your feet touch the floor.
Even if you don’t leave bed, gratitude shifts your frequency. “I’m grateful for this blanket. For my breath. For a moment of quiet.”
2. Whisper this affirmation:
✨ “Even when I feel stuck, abundance is still flowing to me.”
No pressure to say it aloud - just think it softly, like a lullaby for your nervous system.
3. Start a ‘wins’ jar or notebook.
Write one good thing each day. A small win. A kind message. A pain-free moment. Let these stack up like quiet proof that things are shifting.
4. Set a visual anchor.
Make your lock screen a calming image that feels abundant - flowers, sunshine, soft textures, or your dream home.
5. Celebrate every small sign of abundance.
A freebie. A smile. An idea. A compliment. Nothing is too small to count. The more you notice, the more you attract.
You’re Allowed to Dream Big (Even From Bed)
You don’t have to force joy. You don’t need to fake positivity or be high-vibe all the time.
You just need a flicker of belief - a quiet whisper in your heart that says:
“I was made for more than just surviving.”
That whisper is sacred. And if you nurture it gently, that belief will grow. Even when things are hard. Even when your body hurts. Even when you can’t see the full picture yet.
You are allowed to receive. You are allowed to hope. You are allowed to trust that more is coming.
Let your softness lead. Let your stillness be sacred. Let your energy - however it looks today - be enough.
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