Ep. 50 Learned Helplessness in Sports Performance

Join Coach Antoinette Datoc in the Mental Weight Room as she dives deep into the concept of learned helplessness. Learn about the origins of the term from psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven Maier and understand how it affects athletic performance. Discover how athletes develop this belief and what can be done to unlearn it. This is part one of a two-part series, with the next episode focusing on learned optimism and actionable steps to overcome learned helplessness. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with others who might benefit. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thementalweightroompod.