The abundance of food in our environment can often trigger overeating, but reminding yourself that “there’s plenty of food” can be a calming and rational approach to managing intake. This mindset helps combat the biological impulse to eat excessively when food is available, a throwback to more uncertain times when food was scarce. By reassuring yourself that you don’t need to eat everything now and that food will still be available later, you can wait, eat mindfully, and choose portions that align with your body’s needs. This perspective encourages you to relax, reduces the urge to overindulge, and supports a healthier relationship with food.