I have had to do a lot of work in my recovery—well, okay, I still have to work at it—to not operate from a scarcity mindset. I'm getting better at it, but in the past, I was often driven by fear that there was never going to be enough of what I needed: love, food (sometimes), money, and—especially relevant for someone who struggles with overworking—time.
When I'm in a scarcity mindset, it's hard to think about anything else other than the lack that I am obsessed with. Fortunately, there are practices that help me get out of that mindset.
I can even stay out of a scarcity mindset if I practice these things regularly. The first practice is for me to meditate on all that I have and the deep knowing that I will always be taken care of.
The second practice is keeping a running written gratitude list. The third is to surround myself with and engage with people who operate from an abundance mindset and can keep me centered in remembering that I will always have enough.
Or more. I am blessed with the gifts of time, nourishment, and emotional support.