Emotional reasoning (DW#494)
Nov 14, 2018
Emotional Reasoning is a thinking pattern whereby we are in the habit of interpreting our experience of reality based upon how we are feeling at any given moment.
If we are experiencing negative emotions about work or family for example, it influences how we experience our work or family. Instead of recognizing that we are having an off day, we assume that our emotions are giving us an accurate picture of what reality is. "I feel it therefore it must be true".
If we are experiencing negative emotions about work or family for example, it influences how we experience our work or family. Instead of recognizing that we are having an off day, we assume that our emotions are giving us an accurate picture of what reality is. "I feel it therefore it must be true".
For example:
I feel that you never listen to me, therefore it must be true.
I feel that my boss is out to get me, therefore it must be true.
I feel that my children are throwing tantrums just to embarrass me therefore they must be really sneaky children.
In order to counteract this type of thinking, we need to recognize that when we are having a bad day or are emotionally triggered, it is most likely preventing us from thinking clearly.
By the way: It is NOT a good idea to make decisions when we are thinking and feeling this way!
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