
… harmful perfectionism and low self-worth and can lead you to misunderstand other people’s emotions. Life is complex and ambiguous, and staying happy and sane demands an appreciation of its subtleties. Here’s how to change your thoughts to be a little more realistic and a little less extreme.
As Albert Ellis said, “The best years of your life are the ones in which you decide your problems are your own. You do not blame them on your mother, the ecology, or the president. You realize that you control your own destiny.”