Skip to main content

"HOW HAVING A DEFEATED MENTALITY IS ACTUALLY SAVING YOUR LIFE VIA THE MAJOR SETBACKS"

First and foremost, I would like to dedicate this post to my darling Vikki. You have become such a symbol of deep empathy for me.. All while you exemplifying this illustrious softness.. one that I strive towards daily. Your hugs fill the voids when I don’t have the words. One look from you clears the clouds in my auric field and allowing me to see clearly again. You are so gifted spiritually and deserve every bit of recognition as you continue on in our journey. 

I guess its easier to feel defeated in a society that is centered solely on how we view ourselves. Back then, most people dealt with their insecurities and traumas by ignoring them however today, many individuals choose to display their defeated attitudes via over sensitivity and entitlement. Everyone is in therapy with the status quo being “Woe is me”. What was the paradigm shift that occurred to successfully move society move from extreme to more extreme? And how can this be used to benefit us? 


Well, you can’t answer the question if you aren’t able to identify or define the term. So, below are a few examples of what a self defeated mentality might look like for you. 


15 SIGNS THAT YOU ARE SUBCONSCIOUSLY DISPLAYING A DEFEATED MENTALITY

  1. You are negative about everything, it doesn't matter what it is or however you rationalize it in your mind. It's all bad and you can't seem to be able to make good of anything no matter how hard you try.
  2. In every scenario you are the "victim" choosing to discuss only the negative aspects of your life and every moment someone did you wrong. (woe is me)
  3. You feel guilty for your happy moments because you just know that they wont last (waiting for the other shoe to drop)
  4. You become jealous of the accomplishments of other people
  5. You belittle and degrade others when they make strides to motivate or encourage you
  6. Your personal hygiene may suffer because you don't see the point in looking or smelling good for anyone even if that person is you.
  7. You avoid your feelings by abusing legal or illegal substances
  8. You are afraid of being alone so you almost always surround yourself with other people
  9. You suffer from brain fog (you have a distinct inability to think or feel anything with clarity)
  10. You suffer from anxiety, depression or panic
  11. You give up before you even try in every scenario
  12. You mindlessly compare your life to everyone that you meet
  13. You hide who you are by wearing masks never really allowing others to get close to you
  14. You have unusual sleeping habits (you either sleep a lot or have insomnia)
  15. You can't figure out what it is you are good at in life
HOW IS THIS DESTROYING YOUR LIFE?

Your energy and faith is what attracts your desires to you. When you consistently display a life of defeat; you are telling yourself and every person/opportunity that you are not worthy, that you are not deserving of any accomplishments that reflect a different and higher energy. A defeated mentality keeps you stuck in a vibration (feeling) that never allows you to see the bigger picture and never allows you to be engulfed in the light and as a result you start attracting like-minded people to you that only furthers and deepens your association to defeat and darkness.  


A defeated mentality can not healthily comprehend concepts like the divine, creativity, health, success or love etc. because the mind is not attuned to the benefits of anything (due to a negative self image) - let alone empowering notions that can elevate your life. Self defeating thoughts lead to cyclical judgment of self as your mental health begins to become more critical and sometimes dangerous. The constant worrying can cause you to create a paranoia that supports the current anxiety and depression that you have developed over time. 


This affects how you act and how you show up in the world. Over time it will affect the way that others communicate and respond to you. People won't always know what to do or how to help someone that isn't committed to helping themselves first and to be honest you cant rely on any person to help you anyway because only the spirit can. Your career might also lack because you may not be motivated enough to take the necessary steps toward advancement or you might just settle for a low-vibrational career that doesn't allow for your fullest potential and spiritual capacity. These are all major setbacks that will continue to arise until you decide to make some honest  and earnest changes in your life. 


WHAT ARE THE MAJOR SETBACKS THAT EVOLVE FROM A DEFEATED MENTALITY

The most prominent setback here is not being able to grow in spirit. Imagine a life where it feels like the same day over and over again and instead of doing something differently you just merely point out the same nuances day in and day out. Does that sound fulfilling or liberating to you? If you replied no, you are on the right track. If you replied yes, I admire your candor however I am still proud of you for reading this excerpt up until this point because it means that you have the capacity to change and will eventually change for the better. Contrary to popular belief, you don't just read or watch something inspiring and transform over night. The unlearning process is rigorous and commands your full dedication and attention with every thought, task, and new happening that occurs in your life. You have to be able to identify your trauma and triggers in everything that you experience so that you can face it enough to truly let it go. How can you grow when you have subconsciously and consciously decided to remain mentally anguished and stagnant? 


THREE SIMPLE WAYS TO ACCEPT AND RELEASE A DEFEATED MENTALITY

  1. Write down the things that you feel defeated by then read them aloud afterwards think of the best case scenario for each mental defeat. Repeat this a couple of times to develop some sort of internal conversation with yourself. This technique will help you to expand your mind in light so that you can see that there is more to life than just the negative possibilities you have repeated in your mind and although you may not feel the benefit of this technique over night you will over time. In time, your mind will become more open and focused on the positivity that is developing within yourself. You will no longer be distracted by anything outside of yourself and as your mind begins to quiet down you will begin to hear your true purpose. Mind Expansion is imperative in completely releasing your defeated mentality. 
  2. Find positive ways to distract yourself. You have already been committed to the unhealthy ways now find a way that'll uplift you and encourage your optimal focus. For those of you who may not have any hobbies here are a couple of suggestions; buy an adult coloring book because art is one of the most therapeutic ways to relieve stress, buy and begin journaling your daily thoughts/to do lists/or plans for the day month or year and lastly consider learning photography formally or informally. A polaroid camera is an inexpensive way to capture the nature or people around you. I personally like photography as it was language before we had words and because it commands the hyper focus of the person behind the camera. 
  3. Dedicate your mental transformation to someone in your life, now this may sound silly however if you have someone to live happily for.. Chances are you may become more motivated because now you have someone to hold you accountable but more importantly you have someone to make proud. As humans, we thrive off our accomplishments and the acknowledgements of the people that are the closest to us and while we don't need it, it's just nice to know that there are people around that are as excited about our life decisions. Envision that one person that wants your mental to change more than you do then commit to a life steadfast decisions that will enrich your life and possibly theirs. 
Self defeat is a temporary stronghold that can actually teach you a lot of you are willing to listen.

  • Believe it or not, it can teach you that you are destined for great purpose. 
  • It’s usually an indicator that you are under stimulated and may need more challenging day to day activities to better satiate your mind.
  • Lastly, your manifested this demeanor as a defense mechanism that manifested as a way for you to cope with stress, pressure, etc. 

CONCLUSION

"Life will bring you people and circumstances to reveal where you are not free" Michael Jeffrey Joiner

I felt like this quote was the most appropriate way to end this post as it so eloquently pointed out the fact that we are all human. The human experience is definitely a perplex and difficult experience but we all have the ability to rewire our brains towards empathy through the divine (through GOD and GOD alone). The empathy that you grant yourself will allow you to openly reflect upon your life without judgment and without attachment. Empathy simply put, enables you to feel the different aspects within/outside of oneself and with that you will be able to push past the traumas that are keeping you in a defeated state of mind. In my opinion, emotional intelligence is only granted and heightened once you develop and continuously practice empathy and love towards yourself and others. Declare your current state of mind as a reminder that your greatest potential is ahead of you and that the things that you went through in life have happened to encourage your vulnerabilities and softness. A "soft life" is when you encourage your purpose/light through faith and good intentions everyday without resistance because you overstand the meaning of truly prioritizing yourself  in the way that you were intended to live. Allot time for prayer, reflection, and deep innerstanding of your heart to really be able to push past the anguish - As in the end everything that we are and experience is temporary. Choose peace within.

Editors Note: 
If you ever catch yourself experiencing this demeanor at any time in life, it’s imperative that you surround yourself with people that are dedicated to experiencing what’s in your heart. It’s not enough to simply trust these people either.. You must feel safe enough to be able to communicate with them without using any words. With that, you’ll be able to truly indicate the depth of your relationship. It will also show you - Who is appointed to elevate or help you to elevate through the next transitions in your life. Please note: If you look around and can’t find that many people (or any people at all) Don’t panic, this just means that there are some special people coming your way whom will be more than equipped to help you gain endurance during this time. 

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS MY OPINION AND IT DOESN'T MAKE ME SPECIAL. I JUST LIVE MY LIFE IN CONSTANT RUMINATION AND OBSERVATION. I SHARE MY LIFE IN THE HOPES THAT I CAN HELP OTHERS. I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IM DOING EITHER. 

For daily inspiration visit  https://viceadvicestudios.etsy.com/ for uplifting and inspiring mugs. 

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

“THE IDEOLOGY OF THE LATE BLOOMER: SOCIAL CONSTRUCT, FABRICATION, OR DIVERSION”?

Webster defines the late bloomer as someone who becomes successful, attractive, etc. at a later time in life than other people.  Scientifically it’s defined as a child who goes through puberty later than their peers. It is also known as constitutional delayed puberty, and it’s the most common cause of late maturity.  So, why this topic?  A number of reasons but I guess the main one would be a question that I proposed about myself to myself.. (writers, am I right?)  Do late bloomers actually exist or are there just people who were born to be set apart and or different.. allowing them to break free from and surpass the matrix? Biologically, yes. I’m what would be constituted as a late bloomer because I promise you I didn’t get real boobs until I was 24 and then my body changed yet again at 28…introducing my child bearing hips.. Anywho, I’m the second oldest of my moms 4 children and somehow everyone always assumes that my younger siblings are older than me. So, in that...

“222 : TRAILBLAZING UNKNOWN PATHS OF SELF DISCOVERY VIA THE HUMILITY OF CHANGE”

I don’t think highly of myself. I never have and I really think that that confuses people. I’ve been told that I’m mysterious and with every change it appears that I hide only to reemerge brand new.  It would seem as though that I live my life as if there was some truth to be revealed when in all actuality I just live. When my life calls for a transition I’m not concerned about involving anyone as I begin the lengthy and all consuming process of starting over. Instead I have learned to rely on God which typically means isolation.  Webster defines change as the following; To make different in some particular: Alter To make radically different: Transform To give a different position, course, or direction to To replace with another to make a shift from one to another - Switch To exchange for an equivalent sum of money To undergo a modification of To put fresh clothes or covering on The definitions were even broken down into transitive and intransitive verbs. So the word change is...

“A CONVERSATION WITH LOTS WIFE: WHEN DOES GRIEF ACTUALLY BEGIN” PART TWO To Maria Eva Castro, I see you baby girl. God has beautiful things in store for you. Keep moving forward. This post is for you.

There was a time when I couldn’t be trusted with disappointment. There was a time when I couldn’t see past my pain. Anger fueled my spirit allowing me to mismanage it all. It stole from me, took everything from me.. The most important thing being time.. How many times will I look back? How many times can I replay the same situation in my head when I know that the choices that I make affect too many people?! Can you hold me down without holding me back? Can you really and truly hold me down without holding me back? Hold me but please don’t hold me down only to suffocate me! Please?! Unanswered prayers, pain and heartbreak have led too many people down traumatic paths because they keep looking back to dwell in their own turmoil. Everyday they are choosing to be bound by their own “demons” continuously allowing their unhealed pain to invite darkness into their life prone heavy hearts. No more pain escape attempts No more pain escape attempts No more pain escape attempts So, how will we st...