Belief Quote by Albert Ellis
“When people change their irrational beliefs to undogmatic flexible preferences, they become less disturbed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Reason and Emotion, 1962
Replacing rigid, irrational beliefs with flexible, rational preferences reduces emotional distress.
In simple terms: Flexible thinking eases mental suffering.
Key Takeaway
Adopt adaptable viewpoints to stay calm.
Themes
psychology
cognitive flexibility
mental health
Mood
introspective
hopeful
Type
self‑help
psychological
When to use this quote
- Therapeutic counseling
- personal decision making
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
Rational emotive therapy
belief restructuring
Questions to Reflect On
- What irrational belief holds you back?
- How can you practice flexible thinking daily?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated beliefs can be challenging.
