Tuesday, December 27, 2016

One more CBT trick - a list of rational beliefs

I made this list of "rational beliefs" that I read when everything seems too overwhelming. 

  • make decisions for love, not fear. love is a choice.
  • aren't you crazy about him? and isn't this just one more crazy romantic thing you've agreed to do?
  • today's feelings are not always a reliable guide about what is good for you. 
  • your children will not starve. 
  • this new person will have a relationship with everyone you care about. 
  • take a few minutes to meditate on the miracle/what's really important and let the logistics fall aside. 
  • God, I think you made a mistake & I'm not up to this, but go ahead & prove me wrong
  • for most of your life, you will have an adult child not a newborn. 
  • you are young and healthy, now is better than later. 
  • better "too soon than never"
  • your romantic love as a couple should be a foundation, not an idol. 
  • it's the greatest adventure to share. 
  • experiencing life is the only way to gain wisdom. you will learn things you can't imagine yet. 
  • this will keep you humble. 
  • you & he will be great parents. 
  • it's not fair to deprive the world of the greatest child ever
  • aren't you curious what your fusion will be like?

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