10/14/2026
"Each of us may be the only one who is aware of our feelings, and thoughts; they can be kept private, and any given thought or emotion may not have an impact on our lives. That is not the case with behaviors Once we take action-choose which road to travel-we make an irrevocable move in a certain direction. In addition, the potentially public and observable nature of behaviors intensifies their impact. Although background, emotions, and thoughts may underlie our behaviors, the actions we take are most likely to determine the direction of our lives as well as our relationships with others and their perceptions of us. Even a small act such as leaving for work early has a profound impact if it enables a person to avoid an accident, met a new friend in the cafeteria, or make a positive impression on a supervisor. Sometimes people feel overwhelmed and immobilized when they consider the possible impact of their behaviors, so they avoid making choices and taking action. However, inaction is an action in itself and does have consequences" (Seligman & Reichenberg, 2014)
