Victim mentality is a psychological concept referring to a mindset in which a person, or group of people, tends to recognize or consider themselves a victim of the negative actions of others.
The victim mentality rests on three key beliefs:
- Procrastination: Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.
- Blame: Other people or circumstances are to blame.
- Victim Thinking: Bad things happen and any efforts to create change will fail, so there’s no point in trying.
How do you turn around the vicious cycle of procrastination – blame – victim thinking? One way to do this is to help your program participants identify, set and achieve their goals.
At Conover Company we have for over four decades researched and developed a proven system of goal setting and achievement by addressing the key emotional intelligence skills needed to overcome this victim thinking process.
Assessment and skill-building included are:
Goal Achievement Potential
Can I create clear, specific, written goals and plans and target dates to reach them? Goal Setting
Do I believe I can reach my goals? Self-Efficacy
Do I understand how to develop a healthy balance between personal values, beliefs and desired goals? Values Congruence
Am I motivated to achieve my goals? Achievement Drive
Do I have someone in my corner to help support me in achieving my goals? Supportive Environment
Am I worthy enough to achieve my goals? Self-Esteem
Self-Management Related to Goals Achievement:
Can I handle personal feelings and emotions? Self-Control
Can I manage my time, talents and abilities to achieve my goals? Self-Management
Can I work through roadblocks and use creative thinking to arrive at desired goals? Problem Solving
Can I work through processes and activities and cause bottom-line results to happen? Resiliency
Am I open to change and to learn new ways improve myself? Self-Improvement
Can I assume full responsibility to set and achieve my goals? Personal Responsibility
Check out our Personal Responsibility-Achieving Academic and Career Goals brochure:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HGnrpNGC1hD8XEv_PcUdDDXqCec1VTBd/
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