For example, we have a process for baking a cake, writing an expository essay, and changing a tire. Figure 1.1 shows the connection amo…

Every process requires inputs to produce some output.

To assist in getting a grip on rational thinking, we need to use situations which generate a troubled state of mind; we need a problem, because rational thinking therapy is very solution oriented, and there is no solution without a problem. A process is a meaningful, repeatable series of steps that produces an outcome. Here is a story about rational thinking that we hope you will appreciate.

It doesn't mean we are insane (because we automatically have some rational thinking, without trying to think it), but it does mean that we are less effective in life. You’re a highly rational thinker, and you’re able to put your emotions aside and do what’s necessary and correct, regardless of how you feel about it.

Often, these individuals see the world as a puzzle or machine where their actions change the circumstances and thus end result. Not thinking rationally leads to poor decisionmaking - indeed, it is the basis for being further toward the side of the spectrum that is called insanity.

Much of what we do in everyday life involves a process—a series of actionable, repeatable steps that can be performed to accomplish a desired goal. Most notably this type of thinking can be considered as A+B=C. You can keep track of what you need to do and when you need to it for the best chance of achieving the success you seek. Rational thinking helps you understand the value of tracking. Rational thinking has a lot of substantiated merit as an antidote to anxiety and depression and is one of the ingredients in the treatment of trauma. Many times emotions can keep us from thinking rationally and coming to a potentially obvious conclusion. Rationality implies the conformity of one's beliefs with one's reasons to believe, and of one's actions with one's reasons for action. Rational thinking is where an individual will think in a logically consistent way. However, you know better; you never let your emotions blind you from the obvious truths. "Rationality" has different specialized meanings in philosophy, economics, sociology, psychology, evolutionary biology, game theory and political science.

We need to make a distinction between thinking logically and thinking rationally.

Rationality is the quality or state of being rational – that is, being based on or agreeable to reason. Have you ever seen 14 pieces of…