““Feelings of joy and contentment can quickly reverse the narrowing, defensive thinking style that’s induced by stress. Over a period of weeks, people who experience more positive emotions become more creative in their coping skills and more resilient in the face of stress. And, in an example of a virtuous circle, better coping and greater resilience lead to more positive emotions. So it’s vital that we be willing to take on our own minds and find ways to minimize the damage we do to ourselves, limit our self-defeating behavior, and learn that we don’t need to deny, or intellectualize, or project our own emotions.””
