Why We Often Feel Stuck In Negative Emotions
Many people struggle with sudden frustration, anxiety, or even sadness that seems to appear out of nowhere.
We blame the event itself, like a harsh comment from a boss or a friend not replying to a message. But in reality, the root of our emotions is not the event. It is how we interpret it. If we can manage these interpretations, we can better manage our emotions and actions.
What the ABC Model Is
The ABC Model is part of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), created by psychologist Albert Ellis in the 1950s.
Ellis believed that people are not disturbed by events themselves, but by their beliefs about those events. He called this process the ABC Theory of Emotion.
This model is now widely used in psychology, coaching, and personal improvement because it gives a practical tool to identify and change unhelpful thinking.
