Your learned helplessness may have taken root due to the circumstances of your development. Try to find the root of your learned helplessness. Think back on events in your early life that may have contributed to the way you think today.  For instance, in childhood, you may have been neglected or abused by your parents, and, therefore, learned that you could not expect adults to help. Or, you may have been raised by adults who felt crippled by the system and unable to improve their lives (and had learned helplessness themselves). Reflect on your early experiences to identify the starting point of your beliefs. You may even ask friends or loved ones about your behavior to see if they can spot a common denominator that influenced who you are today. Bring awareness to how learned helplessness affects your daily life. You can do this by recognizing the beliefs that influence your behavior. You should also observe your use of self-defeating, helpless language. By identifying this pessimistic language, you can work to change it.  Grab a notebook and write out some of your general beliefs about life. These might sound like “if you’re not born wealthy, you’ll never have wealth” or “good people always finish last.” Take note of your self-talk by writing down thoughts you have along the lines of “I’m a loser,” “I’ll never get that promotion,” or “if I was beautiful, maybe guys would notice me.” Your thoughts and beliefs have the ability to shape who you are as a person. How you think can influence what goals you set, what career you pursue, and even the kind of people you date. Even though you might want more for your life, your thoughts may have handicapped you into settling. For instance, from the earlier example, you believed “If you’re not born wealthy, you’ll never have wealth.” If you allow this belief to take root, it may unfold just that way in your own life. You might mess up opportunities to make more money or stay in a constant cycle of debt.
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One-sentence summary -- Look for the source of your learned helplessness. Spot negative beliefs that keep you stuck. Beware of self-fulfilling prophecies.

Q: Every person has their own perspectives and opinions that are formed based on their experiences. Acknowledging that other people have perspectives that differ from yours will help you to more holistically consider your own views and begin changing them.  You cannot begin to change your own perspectives without considering and acknowledging that your truth is not the only or right view. For example, if you believe that women can’t be heads of state or CEOs, understand that there are many people in this world who don’t share your view. Otherwise, countries like Norway or Great Britain or companies such as Yahoo wouldn’t have had women at their helms. A good exercise to help you understand different perspectives is to choose a cultural trait that you do not possess. Try to imagine how that cultural belief might impact your perspective on a number of issues. If you know someone who has different perspectives than you, ask him if you can have a friendly conversation and exchange views. This kind of conversation can help you to understand other viewpoints and may provide you context or information that may change your own perspective.  Ask your conversation mate lots of questions about his perspectives and what informs them. Ask if he’s ever had a change in his views or even how he develops his perspectives over time. Always be respectful of other perspectives and don’t debate or fight with a person about his views. Being respectful and not debating will give you the chance to consider his views and see how they fit with yours. You may find that even if don’t see eye to eye, that he has good ideas that can help you change your perspectives. Remember that you can learn from any conversation, even if it’s to support your own views. Arguing is counterproductive and may keep you from developing.
A: Acknowledge that other people have different perspectives. Talk to someone else about his perspectives and what informs them. Be respectful and don’t debate.

Article: A good general guideline is seventy degrees or above, but don't be afraid to break that rule if you've got a heavy jacket or you don't mind the cold. A party? A picnic? A trip to the mall? If you're attending anything that could be considered a formal event, save the sundress for next time. If you don't like your legs or you don't want your dress blowing up Marilyn Monroe-style, a maxi dress is probably your best bet. Solid colors work best if you're going for a simple look, although floral prints can also be very tasteful. Animal prints and sequins are best left for days when you're feeling daring, so think about your usual style as you're deciding whether or not to purchase a new, boldly patterned sundress. If you want to avoid tan lines, a strapless sundress may be the best choice for you. If you prefer not wearing a bra but still want support, try on a sundress with a halter top. You can also experiment with the various styles of shoulder straps that come on varieties of sundress models.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make sure the weather is sundress-appropriate. Next think about the occasion for which you're dressing. Decide whether you want to wear a long or a short sundress. Pick out a color and pattern. Consider the neckline of your sundress.

Article: For perfectly straight lines, use a chalk line. Gran one end yourself and have a friend hold the other. Hold the line about 2 feet (0.61 m) over the region to be cut. In one quick motion, raise the chalk line up about 1 foot (0.30 m) and snap it down so that it hits the ground and applies chalk in a straight line.  If you freehand your line with chalk, make sure to make it as thick as possible. For a 1-week chalk lifespan, use blue and white colors. Orange, green, and yellow last 2 to 3 weeks, while red and black last around 2 months. Fix a pair of vice grips to the side of the old blade to prevent it from spinning. Unscrew the center bolt in the middle of the blade with a wrench. Now, remove the small rim piece (called a flange) underneath and take the old blade out. Attach your diamond blade, taking care that the teeth point in the opposite direction as the cut. Finally, reattach the flange and bolt. Fix a pair of vice grips to the diamond blade if it's moving around while you're reattaching the bolt. If you're using a cut-off saw, you're probably cutting concrete between 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) in depth. Loosen the blade lever to release it and adjust the base plate around the saw until the correct amount of saw is exposed. After the blade is at the right depth, place your index finger under the base plate to hold it in place and tighten the blade lever. To help you accurately adjust the depth, place the saw onto a long piece of wood as thick as the desired depth. Let the blade hang down over one side and use it as a guide. Angle the saw at a 45 degrees to the concrete and stand slightly to the left of the saw so that you're also facing the cutline at a 45-degree angle. Hold the backmost handle with your dominant hand and use it to move the saw forward and backward. Grip the frontmost handle with your non-dominant hand and use it to guide the blade along the chalk line. Proceed slowly, maintaining minimum RPMs of the cut-off saw.  Face your dominant foot outward from the saw, perpendicular to the cutline. Keep your nondominant foot facing the cutline at a 45-degree angle. Cut for 30 to 45 seconds at a time and let the blade cool for an equal amount of time. Never apply water to electric cut-off saw blades.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Mark the cutlines on your concrete using chalk lines or a piece of chalk. Attach a 14 inch (36 cm) wet-cutting diamond blade to a cut-off saw. Adjust the blade depth of your cut-off saw. Cut along the chalklines at the lowest revolutions per minute (RPM) setting.