"A poor self-image is the magnifying glass that……" — David D. Burns
"A poor self-image is the magnifying glass that can transform a trivial mistake or an imperfection into an overwhelming symbol of personal defeat."
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David D. Burns
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25 Quotes by David D. Burns
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Assert your right to make a few mistakes. If people can't accept your imperfections, that's their fault.
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Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more…
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Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero.
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When two people respect each other, the ability to be vulnerable and to reveal hurt feelings can create a powerful…
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Kindness is the cause of all anxiety.
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That's one of the peculiar things about bad moods - we often fool ourselves and create misery by telling ourselves…
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Perfection' is man's ultimate illusion. It simply doesn't exist in the universe.... If you are a perfectionist, you are guaranteed…
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You feel the way you do right now because of the thoughts you are thinking at this moment.
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It can be helpful simply to make a written or mental list of the things you do each day. Then…
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After all, this is how you learned how to walk. You didn't just jump up from your crib one day…
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Reaching for the stars, perfectionists may end up clutching air. They suffer from mood disorders, troubled relationships, and stress. They…
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Learning to accept failure on multiple levels is, to my way of thinking, the key to become a world-class therapist.…
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