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Can we sabotage ourselves unconsciously?
Posted by Rex Alexander on Wed 10 Apr 24 in ABC Technique, Addictions, Alcoholism, Compulsions, Basics, REBT & Other therapies compared | ∞
A reader asks if we can sabotage ourselves unconsciously Originally posted 2013-05-26 07:21:34.
To achieve anything in life, you have to make it a “must” ???
Posted by Rex Alexander on Wed 3 Apr 24 in Albert Ellis, Demanding, must, musterbation, musty thinking, Needs vs. Preferences, Wants vs. needs | ∞
We have been having a fascinating, wide-ranging discussion which I think boils down to a few basic-but-important questions: 1. Is it necessary to avoid shoulds, oughts, musts and why’s? in everyday speech? 2 What is the difference between “task-perfection” and “self-perfection.” 3. Can we be motivated without . . . Originally posted 2013-02-25 23:01:10.
Aim for success, not perfection
Posted by Rex Alexander on Tue 12 Mar 24 in David Burns, Perfectionism, Success & Achievement, Task Perfection vs. Self Perfection, Your Opinion Matters | ∞
Aim for success, not perfection. Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life.” ~Dr. David M. Burns Originally posted 2013-05-02 22:53:14.