Print this page or copy and paste it into a word document and then circle those you say to yourself. They will be the ones we will dispute. But only after we've "set the table" for how your belief system will be re-formed into a workable whole. For more sentences, of course, go to the Individual Beliefs section.
I'm afraid of
Criticism, judgment
Not meeting expectations
People putting their attention on me
Being rejected
Change
Change is difficult.
Good enough
I'm not good enough.
I'm not worthy.
What makes me good enough or feel worthy is having people think well
of me.
Nothing I do is good enough.
What makes me good enough or important is doing things perfectly.
Inadequate
I'm weak.
I'm not enough.
I don't deserve to be.
I'm not capable.
I'm not competent.
I'm inadequate
I'm stupid
I have to be smart to be loved
Mistakes, failing
Mistake and failures are bad.
If I make a mistake or fail I'll be rejected.
I'm a failure.
Powerless
I never get what I want.
I'm powerless. I'm helpless.
Unimportant
People aren't interested in what I say.
What I have to say isn't important.
I'm not important.
Something bad will happen
It is dangerous to have people put their attention on me.
It's hopeless.
About others
Others are not trustworthy.
About life
This isn't it.
Life is hard.