To achieve anything in life, you have to make it a “must” ???
Posted by Rex Alexander on Mon 28 Oct 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.
Will Unconditional Self Acceptance make me lose my edge?
Posted by Rex Alexander on Sat 21 Sep 24 in Acceptance, Ask Rex, Perfectionism, Self esteem, self vs. behavior, Success & Achievement, Task Perfection vs. Self Perfection, USA | ∞
Sean B. in Florida asks Rex. I think I understand the idea of unconditional self acceptance, in theory at least. But I am afraid that adopting it will cause me to lose my edge and stop striving for excellence in my career. If I accept myself unconditionally, then do I have to accept it if […]