Emotion Quote by Albert Ellis
“If human emotions largely result from thinking, then one may appreciably control one's feelings by controlling one's thoughts - or by changing the internalized sentences, or self-talk, with which one largely created the feeling in the first place.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reason and Emotion in Psychotherapy, Albert Ellis, 1977
Emotions stem from thoughts; altering thoughts or self‑talk can change feelings.
In simple terms: Change thoughts, change feelings.
Key Takeaway
Monitor and reshape self‑talk.
Themes
psychology
self‑help
emotion regulation
Mood
reflective
empowering
Type
advice
psychological
When to use this quote
- stress management
- anxiety coping
- relationship conflicts
- performance anxiety
Key Concepts
cognitive restructuring
self‑talk
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify limiting self‑talk?
- What new thought can replace a recurring negative feeling?
A Different Perspective
Changing thoughts may not instantly erase deep‑seated emotional patterns.
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