The American psychologist Albert Ellis is credited with coining the phrase 'stinking thinking' to describe the human tendency to persistently engage with thoughts that do not serve us. ... Perhaps you've experienced that moment of awareness when you fully comprehend the direction and meaning of your thoughts.
What are some examples of stinking thinking?
Just a few examples of Stinking Thinking:
- Rationalizing acting out so that it sounds like a good idea.
- Blaming others versus focusing on what you can control.
- Resenting other people versus learning to forgive.
- Attributing others' behavior to negative motives versus giving them the benefit of the doubt.
How do you get rid of stinking thinking?
The good news is that you can combat your stinking thinking by making a few changes.
- Surround yourself with positivity. ...
- Make the effort to do the work. ...
- Recognize your thought patterns. ...
- Look at how you treat others. ...
- Start doing things that will improve how you think of yourself.
