New Mindset, Who Dis? 567 - Power moves (The Self Efficacy Theory)
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Feb 1, 2024 This podcast explores the concept of taking back personal power and fighting against feelings of powerlessness. It discusses the Self Efficacy Theory and highlights the importance of engaging in small tasks to enhance confidence. The episode shares a personal example of using a pedestrian crosswalk as a power move. It emphasizes the significance of power moves, taking action, and building self-efficacy through small successes. The podcast also focuses on reclaiming power and embracing the self efficacy theory through daily actions and confronting past experiences. It concludes by promoting BetterHelp, an online therapy service.
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Powerlessness Fuels Negative Emotions
- Feeling powerless triggers overthinking, anxiety, and self-doubt about worth and ability.
- The Self Efficacy Theory explains how belief in one's ability shapes actions and resilience.
Crosswalk Button Power Move
- Kenney shares how pressing a pedestrian crosswalk button to stop traffic gives a tangible sense of power.
- This small act serves as a playful ritual to reclaim personal power amidst daily stress.
Uber Driver Power Play
- Kenney recounts an Uber driver stopping short and forcing them to walk, illustrating his exertion of power.
- This story highlights how small social power moves affect interactions and perceptions of control.