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Self-Worth & Core Beliefs

The "not good enough" pattern

What this is about: "I'm not good enough" is one of the quietest yet most powerful core beliefs there is. It rarely shows up directly – more often as perfectionism, difficulty accepting praise, or the feeling that you must earn success over and over again.

up to 60 min. · Core cognitive beliefs, defectiveness/shame schema, work with the inner critic (chair-dialogue principle).

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The sentences that quietly judge you in the background: where they come from, whose voice they really are, and what function they still serve today.

"I'm not good enough" is one of the quietest yet most powerful core beliefs there is. It rarely shows up directly – more often as perfectionism, difficulty accepting praise, or the feeling that you must earn success over and over again.

Why it's relevant

Beliefs like this usually form early and unnoticed – and then keep working in the background for years, even long after the original situation is over.

A glimpse into the guide

  • When did you first consciously notice the feeling of "not being good enough"?

  • In which situations does this feeling still show up today – and what exactly triggers it?

  • What would you need to believe for "enough" to actually feel right?

An excerpt from six conversation parts – the full guide accompanies you during the conversation itself.

From conversation to assessment

In the conversation we trace the origin of this pattern. The assessment reveals the difference between what you believe and what's actually true.

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Observe rather than judge – there are no wrong answers.