Show notes
On this episode Ariel and Roger talk about breaking the cycle/pattern of learned helplessness. Learned helplessness is a condition when a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness. It comes from a traumatic event or a persistent failure to succeed. When people feel out of control over the situation, they start feeling helpless and they might overlook an opportunity for a relief or a change.
Quote of the week is by Lech Walesa: “It is hardly possible to build anything if frustration, bitterness and a mood of helplessness prevail.”
Key Takeaways:
- Learned helplessness is a continual cycle of believing you’re going to fail, you’ll never succeed, and that there’s nothing you can do about it
- Be aware of your self-talk language
- If you let go of thoughts that you’re helpless, the only thing that remains is the acceptance that you can do something about your current situation
- Instead of saying “I’ll never learn this”, try saying “how can I learn this in a different way”. Replace blanket statements with powerful reframes to focus on opportunities in moving forward
- Don’t accept the belief that you’re helpless of powerless. Embrace that you have power and opportunities to make the change
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