The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers The 6 Lies The World Tells You And How To Talk Back To Them
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Aug 18, 2025 Explore six powerful misconceptions that shape our mental health and keep us trapped in anxiety. Challenge the just world fallacy and see how personal struggles don't always stem from individual actions. Understand that success isn't solely about hard work but also strategic leverage. Confront self-doubt by reflecting on common toxic beliefs, and reassess how much control we really have over our lives. Embrace the importance of imperfect progress, learning from failures, and taking action amidst uncertainty.
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Six Toxic Beliefs Defined
- Scott Eilers argues six widespread beliefs act like 'lies the world tells you' that shape suffering.
- Naming them helps reclaim mental ground and starts change.
Not All Fault Lies With You
- The first lie is believing everything that goes wrong is your fault.
- Eilers shows this ignores genetics, upbringing, and societal limits.
The Just-World Fallacy Misleads
- The just-world fallacy makes people assume moral actions get predictable rewards.
- Eilers notes reality often rewards callous behavior and punishes goodness.
