reappraisal
ree-uh-PRAY-zuhl
Definition
The act of reassessing or evaluating a situation, feeling, or thought from a different perspective to change one's emotional response.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 're-', meaning again or anew, combined with 'appraisal', which originates from the Old French 'apraisier', meaning to estimate the value of something. It evolved to describe the process of conducting a fresh evaluation.
In the news
In the context of Frankl's philosophy, reappraisal involves shifting one's internal perspective when an external situation cannot be altered. It highlights the human capacity to maintain agency by choosing how to interpret life's hardships.
Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: ‘When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to
Read the full article ↗The Economic Times