Its not the events in our lives that upset us
Its not the events in our lives that upset us
Its not the events in our lives that upset us. Its how we think about them. If something bad happens, we may complain and fear well never feel better again.
But someone else in the same situation might say, “Gee, that’s too bad, but I know I can handle it.” The same event, two different perspectives. We can’t control many of the things that happen to us, but we can control how we react to them.
I’d like things to go my way, but, really, there’s nothing that says they should. I need to remind myself that I have what it takes to improve my mood—and my life.
People don’t just get upset. They contribute t0 their upsetness. ”
-Albert Ellis
