Chronic Criticism or Unrelenting Standards
A developmental environment where approval, safety, or connection depended on meeting consistently high, shifting, or perfectionistic expectations. Feedback may have focused more on mistakes than effort, or on what was lacking rather than what was sufficient. Over time, this can shape patterns of self-criticism, fear of failure, difficulty resting or feeling “done,” and a belief that worth must be earned through performance rather than inherent.
“I Am Flawed”
“There’s something wrong with me.” That’s the voice behind this belief — quiet, persistent, and exhausting. It drives…
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“I Am Not Whole”
The belief “I Am Not Whole” doesn’t always show up in words. It shows up in the constant…
“It’s My Fault”
You didn’t cause the chaos — but your nervous system learned to prevent it anyway. This belief tricks…
“I Am Excluded”
You don’t need to be left out to feel it. This belief wires you to expect exclusion —…
“I Am Stupid”
You second-guess everything—even when you know the answer. The belief “I Am Stupid” often forms in environments where…
“I Am Unappreciated”
You give. You show up. You sacrifice. But it feels like no one notices. The belief “I Am…
