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Negative Core Beliefs


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Core beliefs have become negative for me around my pessimism, helped somewhat by a negative work culture and the struggles of growing up in a poor immigrant family. I think leaving a few relationships with a negative view of me was part of the reason for the break up, since there wasn’t respectful behaviour.  My upbringing in a major religion helped buoy my optimism somewhat, and still does.

It was helpful to be reminded to observe something positive daily, as I reverse my negative core beliefs and record them as evidenced that I am worthy, loveable and competent.

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Core beliefs are what you believe about yourself, others, the world and your future. The formation of our core beliefs begin when we are young and are rooted in our experiences as children and adolescents.

Our core beliefs are usually unspoken or outside of our immediate awareness. They are often accepted as 100% true and rarely examined for accuracy.

Negative core beliefs are associated with many issues such as low self-esteem, self-worth, depression and anxiety.

A negative life event can activate negative core beliefs about the self, others, the world & the future.

Some examples include …

* A lay-off from work or a break-up could result in feelings such as feeling unlovable or useless

Have you ever experienced a negative core belief? Where do you think you formed them?
 
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