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 Key Resources: https://harnessyourhindrance.com/ (harnessyourhindrance.com/mp3) https://www.rogerwolkoff.com (https://www.rogerwolkoff.com) Text message MP3 to 8885232494