Sunday, February 6, 2011

Disqualifying the Positive

One of ten common cognitive distortions first identified by Dr. David Burns in his book Feeling Good (1980). For a more complete explanation, see this great article in Wikipedia.

Don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Contentment



Contentment, that pinnacle of emotional states, is being happy with what you've got: choosing not to go on searching (endlessly) for something a little more perfect.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011