#19 | Why Your Thoughts Are Screwing You

Send us Fan MailWhy is there so much anger, contempt and frustration & hate that goes swept under the rug - where businesses, communities and humanity itself are just starting to wake up?Why is it that WE, as human beings are screwing ourselves?Far too often we turn away from discomfort. We make a habit, shielding ourselves from the pain, the fear, the challenge. The communities that make you feel cozy do the same thing. The families that've you've raised you, no different. But there is tremendous VALUE which we often avoid to gain in the GROWTH which comes from examining our BEHAVIOR. Our THOUGHTS. Choosing to respond versus react. To be curious about others & those whom are "different" from what we're USED TO.Join us in this episode, unconscious bias, prejudice, stereotyping - these ladies cover it all.Screenshot this episode & tag @TheWhyPowerPodcast to share your takeaways on or Instagram or Facebook.Stay Grounded. Stay WhyPower-ed!-E&B________________________________Episode Resources:Psychological constructs are mental associations that can influence a person's behavior and feelings toward an individual or group. If the person is unaware of these mental associations the stereotypes, prejudices, or bias is said to be implicit.Bias is defined as prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfairA stereotype is the association of a person or a social group with a consistent set of traitsPrejudice is defined as unfair negative attitude toward a social group or a member of that groupAmerican Psychology AssociationLawrence Livermore National LibraryCONSCIOUSLY OVERCOMING UNCONSCIOUS BIAS IN THE WORKPLACE"Meet the psychologist exploring unconscious bias—and its tragic consequences for society""How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias"Diversity & Outreach on Unconscious Bias-University of CaliforniaGreenwald, A. G., & Banaji, M. R. Implicit social cognition: Attitudes, self-esteem, and stereotypes"The existence of implicit bias is beyond reasonable doubt""Six Lessons for a Cogent Science of Implicit Bias and Its Criticism" Bertram Gawronski"Unconscious Bias, Implicit Bias, and Microaggressions: What Can We Do about Them?"_________________________________Website: www.TheWhyPowerPodcast.comInstagram: https://bit.ly/3e6ProUFacebook: shorturl.at/xyK26Evolve Ventures Society: https://bit.ly/3FY9kMJText: "WhyPower" to 31996Emilia: https://bit.ly/3u2viftBianca: https://bit.ly/3o0q6EK***Leave them a 5 star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though value was added to your life!Take the survey to teach E&B what you want to hear more about, what resonated with you in this episode, or what you wish you heard more ofStay tuned for next Thursday's Episode!