Views writer Reghan Chartrand argues that self-labeling turns behaviors into identity, reinforcing patterns and limiting personal growth.

"“I will find myself in an airport, for instance, and I'll order an airport hamburger... it's an insignificant thing, it's a small thing, it's a hamburger, but it's not a good one. Suddenly I look at ...

Much has been written about cognitive distortions—those fixed, inaccurate patterns of thinking that can cause so much unhappiness. A quick Google search turns up dozens of articles that list any ...