Universal Beliefs

• I need to know what to do. • I need to do it right.

• I don’t know what to do. • I did it wrong.
• I know what is best for others. • There’s something wrong with me.
• I know what is best for myself. • S/he rejected me.
• Something terrible is going to happen. • S/he doesn’t trust me.
• It’s possible to make a mistake. • There shouldn’t be war in this world.
• People should not lie. • Women shouldn't be so emotional.
• People should respect me. • People shouldn’t use animals (medical
• I can control how others feel about me. research, food, etc.).
• I feel your energy. • The world isn’t a safe place.
• I need more money. • People are destroying the
environment.
• Life isn’t fair.
• People are judging me.
• Parents should love their children.
• I know what they’re thinking.
• Children should love their parents.
• They should agree with me.
• I need to make a decision.
• I have to work hard.
• I can’t do anything right.
• People should keep their promises.
• I can disappoint people.
• Other people can hurt me.
• I don’t want to look foolish.
• Money will make me happy.
• There’s too much to do.
• I’m too fat (thin).
• There’s not enough time.
• I need to be in control.
• I know what you need.
• My body should be healthy.
• I am worthless.
• People are not trustworthy.
• It’s my job to make you happy.
• _______ betrayed me.
• I need a partner to be happy.
• There is a purpose to my life.
• It’s my fault.
• I need to know my life’s purpose.
• I should be different.
• Life is difficult.
• I missed my chance.
• People should be grateful.
• I need to be careful in life.
• My boss should appreciate me.
• People should listen to me.
• I don’t belong.
• I’m not good enough.
• People shouldn’t be angry.
• I am a failure.
• _______ did it wrong.
• _______ doesn’t care about me.
• I am right.
• I need to understand.

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