Unpredictable Standards or Moving Goalposts

Expectations changed without warning; success criteria were unclear, inconsistent, or retroactively applied.

“I Am Inadequate”

Feeling like you’re never enough? The belief “I Am Inadequate” often drives impostor syndrome, perfectionism, and chronic self-doubt.…

“Bad Things Are Going To Happen”

Always on edge. Always preparing for the worst. This belief doesn’t keep you safe — it keeps you…

“I Am Slow”

I Am Slow is more than a thought — it’s a patterned belief that forms when processing speed…

“I Am Flawed”

“There’s something wrong with me.” That’s the voice behind this belief — quiet, persistent, and exhausting. It drives…

Trauma

Trauma isn’t just about what you went through—it’s about what your nervous system learned to expect. At ShiftGrit,…

OCD

OCD isn’t just about rituals—it’s about the internal rules you feel trapped by. At ShiftGrit, we don’t just…