If you’re tired of feeling stuck, this one’s for you. @RickHanson and I explore how we can overcome learned helplessness and change our lives by developing self-efficacy: the ability to influence our environments and control our motivation and behavior. Key topics include why we get stuck, the science of learned helplessness, focusing on effort over talent, creating a growth mindset, and balancing acceptance and agency. You’ll learn how to improve self-efficacy, embrace who you are, and become truly confident in your ability to grow.

Key Topics:
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Why are we prone to feeling stuck?
4:40 Fear of failure and negativity bias
8:30 Learned helplessness and the dog study
18:05 Difficulties identifying patterns we’re close to
20:15 The biological function of shame
22:10 The connection between our emotions, our body, and our sense of self-efficacy
23:25 Chronic illness and pain, and recognizing what is and is not in your control
25:30 What is a growth mindset?
28:10 Nature and nurture, talent and effort, and our metrics of self-worth
34:40 Rick’s practical tips for improving self-efficacy (complete with soundtrack)
40:15 Creating a coherent self-narrative
42:30 An example from Forrest of claiming agency
46:25 Advice for someone in their late 20s when feeling stuck
52:00 Building on and reinforcing our successes
57:05 Determination
1:00:10 Recap

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Who Am I: I'm Forrest, the co-author of Resilient (https://amzn.to/3iXLerD) and host of the Being Well Podcast (https://apple.co/38ufGG0). I'm making videos focused on simplifying psychology, mental health, and personal growth.

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