“I Am Inadequate” — A Core Limiting Belief

This belief shows up with pressure. Pressure to be more. Do more. Get it right.
And when you don’t? It feels like proof. That you’re not enough. Not qualified. Not capable.

What It Sounds Like Internally:

• “I’m probably not the right person for this.”
• “Someone else could do it better.”
• “What if they find out I don’t know what I’m doing?”

Where It Shows Up:

• Impostor syndrome, even with evidence of success
• Avoiding new challenges unless you feel 100% prepared
• Overcompensating through perfectionism or people-pleasing
• Fear of asking for help or admitting gaps in knowledge

What It Can Lead To:

Unchecked, this belief often evolves into:

• “If I try, I’ll just prove I’m not enough.”
• “It’s safer to not even try.”
• “Eventually they’ll see I’m a fraud.”

What Therapy Targets:

We don’t just offer reassurance.
We teach your nervous system how to stop registering high standards, constructive feedback, or unmet expectations as personal threats.
With Pattern Reconditioning, you can experience growth — without shame.

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ShiftGrit Glossary

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Belief Unpairing

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Reconditioning Protocol

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Opt-Out Behaviour — When the System Ejects to Escape the Loop

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The Pressure Cooker – When Coping Strategies Build Until You Break

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Pattern Loops — The Repeating Cycle That Reinforces Itself