380 - The Dangerous "Scarcity Loop" That Keeps You Stuck, Miserable, & Always Wanting MORE

Never satisfied? If it feels like happiness is juuust out of reach and you're always chasing MORE, you're probably stuck in "the scarcity loop."  Luckily, there's a science-backed way to break free and find true fulfillment.   Michael Easter –– author of "Scarcity Brain" and a top expert in behaviorial change ––  joins us in this #MarieTV to discuss why we crave more, how to break your worst habits, and how to rewire your brain for abundance. If you want the ultimate happiness hack, listen now!   WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:   How to avoid the "motivation serial killer" [1:32] Why we always crave MORE food, fame, attention, and accomplishment [7:49] What everyone gets wrong about dopamine (& why it matters) [12:39] The creative blindspot 99% of adults have. Do you? [16:42] An unexpected method to break bad habits [22:32] Why we care SO much what other people think (& how to get over it) [29:13] The #1 killer nobody is talking about [37:38] The antidote to information overload [51:09] How to rewire your brain for abundance [56:16] Drumroll, please: The ultimate happiness hack! [1:01:15]   Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified.   If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo   COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo   MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Want to get out of your head and into action? Grab my FREE guide to reduce your stress in 5 minutes or less! → https://marielovesyou.com/stresslog-a   Did you enjoy this interview? Then you'll LOVE this episode → One Simple Habit To "Fast Track" The Life You Want https://youtu.be/_uWOYsNlFZ4?si=5a-0JAG-9QwnoamJ   If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!