Key points

It's important to accept the reality that feelings are not facts.

Emotional reasoning is a harmful cognitive distortion that impacts self-esteem, hopefulness, and achievement.

Awareness is the first step in breaking free of this negative thought pattern.

Believe it or not, emotional reasoning is neither rare nor uncommon. It is present when we feel jealous and conclude that our partner is cheating on us, with no reason or evidence to back this assumption up. It is in play when we feel judged and scrutinized, without a single remark or event as proof. It can negatively impact our impression when meeting a prospective employer triggers anxiety . It is what keeps us up at night when we doubt a major life decision—like a house purchase—even without reason to feel anxiety o

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