Ego Defense Mechanism-Rationalization

When we rationalize the presence or absence of a behavior that is socially unacceptable, we shut the door to any chance of engaging in introspection. Rationalizing behaviors is another way of giving ourselves permission to continue to engage in that behavior, because after-all, we have a reason for doing it and that indirectly makes it OK-but what if that behavior is harmful to us and others? To learn how to stop rationalizing and start introspecting, please listen. Enjoy!