My Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life

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Feeling Angry, Resentful, or Self-Critical? Make the Positive Argument.

I’ve discovered an almost uncannily effective strategy to keep myself from going into downward spirals of resentment, blame, and self-accusation — when, for instance, I find myself brooding over thoughts like, “I’m not getting enough work done” or “My daughters don’t get along very well.” When I realize I’m having thoughts like this (and I’ll admit, just realizing that I’m …