By Kimberly Monaghan, Feb 18, 2025
“When you believe you have no power over your life, you surrender control,” says Dr. Noah Kass, DSW, LCSW, Psychotherapist. “You assume that others, your past, luck, fate, or external forces determine your destiny. This belief makes you miss opportunities and avoid risks due to a lack of confidence.” He states that over time, this becomes a fulfilling prophecy. “If you believe you have no power, you will act accordingly — and remain powerless. Those with a victim mentality have an external locus of control, blaming others, while those with an internal locus of control take responsibility for their own lives.
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