Struggling with fear of failure? It’s not laziness—it might be learned helplessness showing up in your life.

Psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven Maier describe learned helplessness as a state where repeated stress or setbacks leave you feeling powerless, stuck, and unmotivated—even when change is possible.

Left unchecked, this can spiral into negativity, self-doubt, and chronic frustration. But there’s good news: you can break this cycle.

Watch this video to learn practical ways to identify and overcome learned helplessness. Let’s get into it!