It's a matter of ABC: When we encounter ADVERSITY, we react by thinking about it. Our thoughts rapidly congeal into BELIEFS. These beliefs may become so habitual we don't even realize we have them unless we stop to focus on them. And they don't just sit there idly; they have CONSEQUENCES. The beliefs are the direct cause of what we feel and what we do next. They can spell the difference between dejection and giving up, on the one hand, and well-being and constructive action on the other. The first step is to see the connection between adversity, belief, and consequence. The second step is to see how the ABCs operate every day in your own life.

Summary

This quote highlights the connection between adversity, beliefs, and consequences, emphasizing the importance of recognizing this relationship in our daily lives. When faced with challenges (adversity), our thoughts (beliefs) quickly form, often becoming so ingrained that we might not even be consciously aware of them. However, these beliefs have significant implications as they directly influence our feelings and actions (consequences). Understanding this ABC framework allows us to recognize the power our beliefs have over us and enables us to choose well-being and constructive action over dejection and giving up. It emphasizes the need to be mindful of how the ABCs operate in our lives to cultivate positive outcomes.

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