Understanding "Should"

"Should" Defined

Either "should" is a responsibility you have voluntarily chosen based on your values and priorities, so own it.

Or "should" is simply an obligation you have assumed unnecessarily, so let it go.

In either case, "should" is never anything you have to do against your will.

Cognitive Distortion

"Should" is a cognitive distortion that is part of a rigid or fixed mindset that can contribute to shame and depression. Learn more here:

• Stop Should-ing on Yourself
• Cognitive Biases & Distortions

Related

• How shall I live?
• What should I do?
• What do you really want?
• What do you want to want?
• Limitations of "Why" Questions