There is no fun in psychiatry. If you try to get fun out of it, you pay a considerable price for your unjustifiable optimism.
Harry Stack SullivanRead
It is easier to act yourself into a new way of feeling than to feel yourself into a new way of acting.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking action can lead to emotional change more effectively than waiting to feel differently before acting.
This quote emphasizes the idea that our actions can significantly influence our emotions. Instead of relying on feelings to change our behavior, taking proactive steps can help to create a new emotional state, suggesting a more action-oriented approach to personal change and growth.
Themes
ActionEmotionChangePersonal GrowthBehavior
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming procrastination.
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