A poor self-image is the magnifying glass that can transform a trivial mistake or an imperfection into an overwhelming symbol of personal defeat.

- David D. Burns

You're not a bad person. But you sometimes do bad things. You know what that makes you? Human.

- David D. Burns

Accept yourself. But realize your behaviors can be bad.

- David D. Burns

The best way to confront your fears it to stop avoiding the situation you're most afraid of.

- David D. Burns

Every time you feel depressed about something, try to identify a corresponding negative thought you had just prior to and during the depression. Beca…

- David D. Burns

You feel the way you do right now because of the thoughts you are thinking at this moment.

- David D. Burns

Cognitive therapy is based on the idea that when you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel and behave. In other words, if we can …

- David D. Burns

Forgive yourself and be ready to forgive yourself in the future. You're gonna screw up. It's okay.

- David D. Burns

You're human. You'll screw up. Denying that is crazy. Forgiving yourself has all the benefits of self-esteem without making you a narcissist that's o…

- David D. Burns