MUST I have what I want?
Do you believe that when you want something, you absolutely MUST have it . . . and that it is terrible when you don’t get what you must have? 1,369 total views, 29 views today Originally posted 2016-05-09 02:14:28.
1,369 total views, 29 views today
A loyal reader asks about managing job burnout What a great topic! There is an expectation that has become common since the 1960’s that work is “supposed” to be fulfilling, satisfying, fun, even meaningful . . . 7,291 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2013-06-25 02:53:25.
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It’s official! “Awfulize” is now a word!
Dr. Ellis coined the term “awfulize” by transforming the adjective “awful” into a verb. The language of REBT can sometimes sound a little contorted, especially when employing “ePrime,” in it’s preference for using more verbs and adverbs than nouns and adjectives. Now, it is official! “Awfulizing” has made it to the big time and is […]
2,887 total views, 1 views today
Pissed beyond all measure!!!
Have you ever been “pissed beyond all measure”? Are you ready for your morning REBT safari? 3,739 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2014-10-17 18:57:05.
3,739 total views, 1 views today
What, more “darling shoulds?”
It’s true! I never tire of talking about my “darling shoulds.” 1,907 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2015-03-20 05:06:07.
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Masturbation is good and delicious. Musterbation is evil and pernicious! ~Albert Ellis, PhD Dr. Ellis sometimes used vulgarity and scandalous language . . . 3,718 total views Originally posted 2013-05-24 18:48:47.
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Internet addiction?
A reader shares that on occasion they find a new and interesting venue on the internet and end up using it compulsively, wasting a lot of time, and then feeling disgusted with themselves. They believe that if they make a decision to get involved with an internet venue, they can just make a decision to […]
1,815 total views, 1 views today
Disguised shoulds?
Greta Van Susteren, former Fox News Analyst Are Greta’s “disguised shoulds” showing? We have been talking about the model of REBT where demanding (shoulds, oughts, musts, etc.) are at the root of disturbance. I thought it might be a good occasion to reprise my concept of “disguised shoulds.” 4,113 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2014-10-01 […]
4,113 total views, 2 views today
Guest Author, Dr. Edelstein
REBT (according to Ellis) posits that inappropriate negative emotions come from one type of irrational thinking . . . 2,050 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2013-12-27 06:34:31.
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Three musts which hold us back
3,609 total views, 6 views today Originally posted 2017-06-03 04:17:41.
3,609 total views, 6 views today
Quotes That Matter
