"It is easier to act yourself into a new way of feeling than to feel yourself into a new way of acting"

This quote by Harry Stack Sullivan suggests that it is easier to change our actions in order to alter our emotions, instead of trying to change our emotions initially and then acting differently. In other words, our actions have a higher impact on our sensations than our feelings have on our actions. This can be seen in situations where we might not feel motivated or confident, however by doing something about it and pressing ourselves to do something, we can really start to feel more determined and positive. It highlights the power of our actions and how they can affect our feelings and ultimately cause personal development and modification.