Oneself Quote by Anna Freud
“Things are not as we would like them to be. There is only one way to deal with it, namely to try and be all right oneself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ego and the Mechanisms of Defense, 1936
Accept that reality may differ from desires and focus on self-reliance to cope
In simple terms: Reality may not match wishes; manage it yourself
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner resilience and personal responsibility
Themes
self-reliance
psychology
acceptance
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
psychological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal coping strategies
- self-help
- mental health practice
- building resilience
Key Concepts
defense mechanisms
ego strength
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance self-help with seeking help?
- When is personal responsibility insufficient?
A Different Perspective
Self-reliance can ignore needed external support
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
