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Feelings Quote by Stephen Guise

“It's hard to change your feelings by thinking.” quote by Stephen Guise
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““It's hard to change your feelings by thinking.””

Stephen Guise

About This Quote

Thoughts alone rarely shift emotions; feeling change requires experiential or behavioral actions.

In simple terms: Thinking can't easily change feelings.

Key Takeaway

Act to change how you feel.

Themes

psychology emotion behavior

Mood

pragmatic insightful

Type

self‑help psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • habit formation
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

cognitive dissonance behavioral activation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions have helped you alter a feeling?
  • When does thinking support emotional change?
A Different Perspective

Emotions may resist change despite rational effort.

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