Rational psychology is a discipline that currently has experts such as Rafael Santandreu, known for the success of his book “The art of not making life bitter.” A title that is a direct evocation of the attitude as a decision to be happy, in the face of the spirit of need that prevails in today’s society. That is to say, this expert advises not to turn a desire into a vital need so as not to fall into what he calls “necessititis.” Or what is the same, the belief of thinking that we will actually be happier by having more money, a new car, more clothes in the closet…
Therefore, the author invites you to put into practice the rational psychologyone that shows that human beings have the ability to provoke emotions in themselves through thought. Therefore, if you suffer from stress, for example, previously, based on this school of thought, you have to analyze what ideas you tell yourself because these ideas produce a direct effect on the emotional level. By internalizing this message, the human being can empower himself to learn to better control his emotions through beautiful, positive and stimulating thoughts.
Through thought, any person defines reality in a constant way. Therefore, based on the assessment you make, you also confront events in a certain way. Rational psychology is based, in part, on the work of a first-century philosopher named Epictetus. We must not lose sight of the fact that psychology has its roots in philosophy. But rational psychology is also deeply infused with the thinking of Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck.
It is not easy to reach the point of power better control and manage emotions through thinking. It is a long-term inner work that requires practice.
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