We don't have to feel so powerless

Powerlessness is one of the trickier challenges to our mental health. What good is looking at coping strategies if we feel powerless to implement them?
 
The opposite of powerlessness is autonomy, or a sense of control over your life. This takes self-awareness, and sometimes that is difficult to do on your own.
 
That is where a psychotherapist can help, to hold up that “mirror” so you can see yourself clearly. With a clearer sense of self, you can make better decisions about your life.
 
Technology hasn’t helped with our feelings of powerlessness: Artificial Intelligence (AI) threatens to strip us of more and more of our skills and careers.
 
The trouble is, when we use our skills, we feel competent and accomplished. Without that opportunity, we run a greater risk of developing mental health conditions.

To challenge your feelings of powerlessness, resist adopting an ‘all-or-nothing’ approach. We are neither powerless nor powerful; there are differing degrees of power in different domains of your life. Savor the moments when you feel a sense of autonomy, and learn how to soothe yourself when things feel less within your control.
 
If you need to speak to an experienced psychotherapist about powerlessness, book online for a free callback.

Chris Warren-Dickins
Psychotherapist in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Explore Transform LLC