Emotional reasoning

Emotional reasoning is when we base our thoughts and beliefs on how we are feeling rather than on facts and evidence. This means that we might think something is true because we feel a certain way, even though it might not be true in reality.

For example, let's say you're scared of dogs. You might believe that all dogs are dangerous and will attack you because you're feeling scared. But the truth is, not all dogs are dangerous, and many dogs are friendly and would never hurt you.

Another example could be when you feel sad and believe that everyone hates you. You might think this is true because you're feeling down, but in reality, it's not likely that everyone hates you.

It's important to recognize when we're using emotional reasoning because it can lead to negative thoughts and behaviors. Instead, we should try to use facts and evidence to form our beliefs and make decisions.