Learned helplessness

Learned helplessness is a psychological state of passivity and powerlessness that comes from recurrent failures to overcome stressful situations. The person assumes that nothing more is possible and they stop trying to change or alter the situation, even if they get a chance to do so. #learnedhelplessness #helplessness #whatislearnedhelplessness #mentalhealth #mindset #growthmindset #positivemindset #motivation #thepleasantmind

Too many times, we have chosen to give up before we even start. This state of mind hurts us in every part of our lives. Some of us have never had a significant relationship or were fearful of having children because we think we would scar them for life. Perhaps you dream of running a business or expanding it beyond its current state, but you don't believe you have what it takes.As a life coach for business owners, my heart goes out to those who struggle with confidence despite their strong…

Learned helplessness is a psychological phenomenon in which a person learns that they cannot avoid bad things happening in the future. This causes a person to stop trying to prevent them. Learned helplessness is often associated with depression.

Have you ever felt powerless to the point that you pretty much give up even trying to gain control because you seem to fail no matter what? Or do you feel like you simply can’t make any significant life changes? If either sound familiar, then you might be dealing with a powerful, negative psychological belief

Learned Helplessness and Learned Optimism

To curb learned helplessness and create optimistic students, we must understand it's a cognitive influence, dependent on a person's thoughts.

Have you learned to be helpless? It's not your fault. Here's how to become a more optimistic person and solve problems on your own.

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What is learned helplessness? Learned helplessness is when people feel helpless to avoid situations they perceive as negative or painful, because previous experiences have made them believe they will be unable to avoid them. This perceived lack of control makes … Continued

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Key takeaways below! 💭Do you recognise this feeling in yourself or those around you? ❤️‍🩹**Learned helplessness** is when repeated setbacks make you feel powerless and stuck, leading to a lack of motivation to try. ❣️Building confidence and **self-efficacy** is key to overcoming learned helplessness. ☑️Break tasks down into **tiny steps** and actively **notice small wins** to create evidence that you *can* make progress. 📃Keep a **“win list”** to track your small successes, which…

Can you really not get yourself out of that stressful situation or is your mind trapped in learned helplessness? Find out now and learn ways to get out of it.

Quote about Neglecting Yourself by Fixing Others

In "Imaginable", Jane McGonigal uses insights from psychology and neuroscience to explore how to better prepare for an uncertain future.