I won $50,000 on a scratch-off last month and I cannot stop buying more tickets because I keep thinking the next big one is coming and now I have spent most of the money.
More people experience this than they realize.
The initial reward has hijacked the brain's prediction system, creating an escalating cycle of expectation and disappointment.
“Where Are You with The psychology of lottery and windfall?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.