This belief doesn’t always shout — sometimes it whispers: “I can’t keep up.”
But over time, it shapes how you show up in school, work, conversation — even how you feel about making decisions.
What It Sounds Like Internally:
- “I’m always behind.”
- “They must be so frustrated with me.”
- “Why does it take me so long to get things?”
- “I hate group settings — I can’t keep up.”
Where It Shows Up:
- Struggling to process under pressure or in conversations
- Avoiding situations where speed or performance is visible
- Anxiety around deadlines, meetings, or multitasking
- Constantly second-guessing or overexplaining yourself
What It Can Lead To:
Unchecked, this belief often evolves into:
- “I’m Not Capable”
- “I’ll Just Hold Everyone Back”
- “Something’s Wrong With Me”
Want to Dive Deeper into the “I Am Slow” Pattern?
Discover related beliefs, emotional triggers, and how therapy can help recondition the nervous system’s fear-based reaction to pace and pressure.
What Therapy Targets:
We don’t try to speed you up.
We help your nervous system stop flagging slowness or difference as a threat.
Through Pattern Reconditioning, we rewire the loop that connects pace with shame — and rebuild internal permission to move at your own rhythm.
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