{"id":11714,"date":"2024-02-23T10:47:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T15:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/?p=11714"},"modified":"2024-02-28T15:39:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T20:39:58","slug":"do-we-always-have-a-choice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/do-we-always-have-a-choice\/","title":{"rendered":"Do we always have a choice?"},"content":{"rendered":"<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/player.blubrry.com\/?podcast_id=131118078&media_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2F1465778%2Fcontent.blubrry.com%2F1465778%2F165_Human_Choice.mp3&modern=1#mode-Light&border-000000&progress-000000\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"165\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"blubrryplayer-1\" class=\"blubrryplayer\" title=\"Blubrry Podcast Player\"><\/iframe><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/1465778\/content.blubrry.com\/1465778\/165_Human_Choice.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/?powerpress_pinw=11714-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/1465778\/content.blubrry.com\/1465778\/165_Human_Choice.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"165_Human_Choice.mp3\">Download<\/a> | <a href=\"#\" class=\"powerpress_link_e\" title=\"Embed\" onclick=\"return powerpress_show_embed('11714-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Embed<\/a><\/p><p class=\"powerpress_embed_box\" id=\"powerpress_embed_11714-podcast\" style=\"display: none;\"><input id=\"powerpress_embed_11714-podcast_t\" type=\"text\" value=\"&lt;iframe src=&quot;https:\/\/player.blubrry.com\/?podcast_id=131118078&media_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2F1465778%2Fcontent.blubrry.com%2F1465778%2F165_Human_Choice.mp3&modern=1#mode-Light&border-000000&progress-000000&quot; scrolling=&quot;no&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; height=&quot;165&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; id=&quot;blubrryplayer-2&quot; class=&quot;blubrryplayer&quot; title=&quot;Blubrry Podcast Player&quot;&gt;&lt;\/iframe&gt;\" onclick=\"javascript: this.select();\" onfocus=\"javascript: this.select();\" style=\"width: 70%;\" readOnly><\/p>\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mindset.zone\/book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Free-Chapter-Banner-1024x205.png\" alt=\"Free Chapter of the MINDSET ZONE Book\" class=\"wp-image-10369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Free-Chapter-Banner-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Free-Chapter-Banner-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Free-Chapter-Banner-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Free-Chapter-Banner-1536x307.png 1536w, https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Free-Chapter-Banner-2048x410.png 2048w, https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Free-Chapter-Banner-1568x314.png 1568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, host Ana Melikian explores the concept of choice and its impact on our lives. She delves into the idea of always having a choice, examining it from different angles and shedding light on its complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ana discusses the powerful message present in the work of authors like Edith Eva Eger and Viktor Frankl, highlighting the nuanced understanding of choice in the face of challenging life circumstances. She also delves into the concept of choice overload and the impact of decision-making paralysis in our daily lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the episode, Ana emphasizes the importance of recognizing the power of choice in shaping our responses to life's challenges, even when circumstances are beyond our control. She encourages listeners to consider the wisdom in knowing when to choose and when to allow autopilot to guide our actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let's dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>This week on The Mindset Zone:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>00:00 Introduction and Welcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>00:56 Questioning the Simplistic Notion of &#8220;We Always Have a Choice&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>03:21 The Depth of Choice in the Context of Life Circumstances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>08:38 Exploring the Paradox of Choice Overload<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:49 The Role of Autopilot in Our Lives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14:04 The Power of Response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>16:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet your Host:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ana Melikian, Ph.D., advises leaders on how to amplify impact while avoiding burnout. She is passionate about teaching others how to unlock their human potential using simple and powerful approaches such as her P.I.E. method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud835\udc16\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc29\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1c\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc30\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc2d?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Set a time to speak with Ana <a href=\"https:\/\/anamelikian.com\/call\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HERE<\/a> and learn about your (or your team's) burnout risk and how to enhance well-being, effectiveness, and teamwork!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect with:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ana on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anamelikian\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3T7w1YH\">The Choice<\/a><\/em> by Edith Eva Eger <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49zyyQW\">The Gift<\/a><\/em> by Edith Eva Eger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3wu3cNu\">Man's Search for Meaning<\/a><\/em> by Viktor E. 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