Updated: May 20, 2021
Of the many limiting beliefs that hold people back in life, the big one is: 'I'm Not Good Enough.' These words make up the internal dialogue of almost every person on the face of the planet. If they resonate with you, you're not alone! Somewhere along the way, we bought into the idea that we weren't good enough, so we decided to try and become perfect, which is an endless, tireless pursuit.
Of the many limiting beliefs that hold people back in life, the big is: 'I'm Not Good Enough.' These words make up the internal dialogue of almost every person on the face of the planet. If they resonate with you, you're not alone! Somewhere along the way, we bought into the idea that we weren't good enough, so we decided to become perfect, which is an endless, tireless pursuit.
Once this belief 'I'm not good enough' is formed - we continually look for ways to validate and prove it's true. For example:
- My parents didn't stay together = There's something wrong with me = I'm not good enough
- Someone's not interested in me = There's something wrong with me = I'm not good enough
- I didn't get the job I wanted = There's something wrong with me = I'm not good enough
Take some time to reflect and consider how this limiting belief 'I'm not good enough' affects your own life. Use the following questions to help guide your thinking:
