WHAT ARE NEGATIVE BELIEFS

Negative thoughts about oneself that have been used repeatedly to such an extent that they become deep rooted and affect everything a person does in his/ her life.



TYPES OF NEGATIVE BELIEFS

RESPONSIBILITY/ I AM SOMETHING “WRONG”

I don’t deserve love. 

I am a bad person. 

I am terrible. 

I am worthless (inadequate). 

I am shameful. 

I am not lovable. 

I am not good enough. 

I deserve only bad things. 

I am permanently damaged. 

I am ugly (my body is hateful). 

I do not deserve . . . 

I am stupid (not smart enough). 

I am insignificant (unimportant). 

I am a disappointment. 

I deserve to die. 

I deserve to be miserable. 

I am different (don’t belong). 

RESPONSIBILITY/ I DID SOMETHING “WRONG” 

I should have done something. 

I did something wrong. 

I should have known better. 

SAFETY/ VULNERABILITY

I cannot be trusted. 

I cannot trust myself. 

I cannot trust my judgment. 

I cannot trust anyone. 

I cannot protect myself. 

I am in danger. 

It’s not okay to feel (show) my emotions. 

I cannot stand up for myself. 

I cannot let it out. 

CONTROL/ CHOICE

I am not in control. 

I am powerless (helpless). 

I am weak. 

I cannot get what I want. 

I am a failure (will fail). 

I cannot succeed. 

I have to be perfect (please everyone). 

I cannot stand it. 

I am inadequate. 

I cannot trust anyone.