What are Rational Beliefs?

Rational beliefs are key to your psychological functioning. So it’s helpful to have a reminder at hand of what they are-

They are flexible evaluation thoughts which can be practiced until they emerge from you intuitively in your surface thinking, the way you feel, and how you behave.

You can test your beliefs to see if they are rational by taking a look at their logic, their reality base, and their helpfulness to your long term goal or desire. They will feel energising and supporting, and they will help you to behave in line with what you want for yourself.