Universal Beliefs

• I need to know what to do. • I need to understand.

• I don’t know what to do. • I need to do it right.
• I know what is best for others. • I did it wrong.
• I know what is best for myself. • There’s something wrong with me.
• Something terrible is going to • S/he rejected me.
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
• I can control how others feel about (medical research, food, etc.).
me. • The world isn’t a safe place.
• I feel your energy. • People are destroying the
• I need more money. 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.

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