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5 Steps To Change Your Circumstances
Learn how to make choices and take control of your life.
Are you stuck in a situation that you want to change but feel hopeless?
People often face stress that overwhelms them, such as conflicts, frustrations, setbacks, and injustices in various aspects of their lives.
Sooner or later, we all experience the downsides of life and must deal with them within our human limitations.
But here’s some good news: research shows that you can challenge your circumstances as long as you believe in your ability to do so, regardless of your situation.
Instead of letting these conditions control you, you can shift from being a victim of circumstances to being an active participant who overcomes obstacles and perseveres despite hardships.
How people handle their situations depends on their beliefs about their ability to navigate their environment. — A.Bandura
In other words, people can choose to either be victims or agents of change.
Which path will you choose?
Victims are passive recipients of their surroundings rather than active contributors. They surrender to the social, political, and personal environment they find themselves in.
