Exercise 1: Core beliefs

Everyone looks at the world differently. Two people can have the same experience, yet have very different interpretations of what happened.

Think of core beliefs like a pair of sunglasses. Everyone has a different ‘shade’ that causes them to see things differently.

Exploring your core beliefs

To begin challenging your negative core beliefs, you first need to identify what they are. Some common examples are: ‘I’m not good enough’ or ‘I’m undeserving’.

1. What is one of your negative core beliefs?
2. Write down any emotions that you have about your core belief.
3. List three pieces of evidence contrary to your negative core belief.
4. Write down your emotions again; have any of them changed?

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