never measuring up

Periodic tile labeled “Lb” with the belief “I’m Only Valuable If I Succeed” — part of ShiftGrit’s identity-based therapy framework.
Core Beliefs

“I’m Only Valuable If I Succeed” — A Core Limiting Belief

ByByShiftGritMay 14, 2025

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Emotional reactivity illustrated as a ripple of fire erupting from a small spark, symbolizing anger triggered by deeper unresolved patterns.
Minimalist line drawing of a looping calendar representing the burnout feedback loop and internal pressure patterns.
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