Feelings Quote by David W. Earle LPC
““Your feelings do not lie to you; however, they may be based upon a false thought,or a true thought, or based upon incomplete information.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Cognitive Therapy Handbook, 2015
Feelings can be misleading; they depend on thoughts that may be false, true, or incomplete.
In simple terms: Emotions reflect our thoughts, which may be inaccurate.
Key Takeaway
Question the basis of your emotions.
Themes
self-awareness
psychology
critical thinking
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
psychological
advisory
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- decision making
- self-reflection
Key Concepts
cognitive distortion
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- What thought underlies your current feeling?
- How can you verify the information?
A Different Perspective
Emotions are not always reliable guides.
