[header] How to overcome learned helplessness [title] Look for the source of your learned helplessness. [step] Your learned helplessness may have taken root due to the circumstances of your development. Try to find the root of your learned helplessness.
[header] How to overcome learned helplessness [title] Look for the source of your learned helplessness. [step] Your learned helplessness may have taken root due to the circumstances of your development. Try to find the root of your learned helplessness.
Think back on events in your early life that may have contributed to the way you think today. [substeps] For instance, in childhood, you may have been neglected or abused by your parents, and, therefore, learned that you could not expect adults to help. [substeps] If you are lying about what you think could have worked, why? Consider talking to a therapist about your learning helplessness. Just a trained discussion can help you uncover the underlying root of your learned helplessness. Your learned helplessness may be as simple as small things you used to do for fun or money, or it may involve events such as " needing money " or " wanting to go back to school ". [substeps] Whatever your reasoning, whether for reasons complex or possible, this is the most effective way to address the source of your learned helplessness. This could be something that makes you a better person, a past experience, or a personal situation that frustrates you. It might be something that hurts you, or that you're not getting any done.