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Very well thought out article.
It’s important to work with multiple completely contradictory things at the same time
Learn to enjoy cognitive dissonance
Rationalization is a psychological defense mechanism where a person unconsciously invents logical, socially acceptable excuses to justify unacceptable behaviors, mistakes, or failures. It protects self-esteem and prevents feelings of guilt by altering the narrative of a situation. [https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/rationalization-a-closer-look, https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/understanding-the-rationalization-defense-mechanism/]
Why People Rationalize
Avoidance of Guilt: Protects the ego from uncomfortable truths or feelings of shame.
Reducing Cognitive Dissonance: Resolves the mental tension that happens when your actions don't align with your values.
Maintaining Self-Image: Preserves your positive view of yourself by shifting blame. [https://www.verywellmind.com/using-rationalization-as-a-defense-mechanism-7484497, https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/rationalization, https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/understanding-the-rationalization-defense-mechanism/, https://study.com/learn/lesson/attribution-theory-overview-examples.html]
Very well thought out article.
It’s important to work with multiple completely contradictory things at the same time
Learn to enjoy cognitive dissonance
Rationalization is a psychological defense mechanism where a person unconsciously invents logical, socially acceptable excuses to justify unacceptable behaviors, mistakes, or failures. It protects self-esteem and prevents feelings of guilt by altering the narrative of a situation. [https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/rationalization-a-closer-look, https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/understanding-the-rationalization-defense-mechanism/]
Why People Rationalize
Avoidance of Guilt: Protects the ego from uncomfortable truths or feelings of shame.
Reducing Cognitive Dissonance: Resolves the mental tension that happens when your actions don't align with your values.
Maintaining Self-Image: Preserves your positive view of yourself by shifting blame. [https://www.verywellmind.com/using-rationalization-as-a-defense-mechanism-7484497, https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/basics/rationalization, https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/understanding-the-rationalization-defense-mechanism/, https://study.com/learn/lesson/attribution-theory-overview-examples.html]