Insights into the Mind

1. I look to others’ opinions to make sure I’m making the right decision.

2. Life is harder for me than most other people.

3. I like who I am as a person.

4. I’m a worthwhile person.

5. I feel others value my thoughts and opinions.

6. Socializing with others is easy.

7. I am concerned about my appearance and what others think of it.

8. I’m not good enough.

9. I find it difficult to accept praise or compliments.

10. I’m boring to talk to.

11. I hold myself to higher standards than I do others.

12. I avoid voicing my opinions and feelings in group settings.

13. I’m afraid of letting people down.

14. I felt inferior as a child.

15. I procrastinate or avoid doing things because I’m afraid of failing.

16. I had a difficult or dysfunctional childhood.

17. People won’t help me if I need it.

18. I’m afraid of my mistakes being seen and pointed out by others.

19. I’ll avoid doing certain things alone (e.g. going to the movies, eating at a restaurant).

20. I get defensive when someone gives me feedback.

21. I only believe I’ve done well if someone else acknowledges it.

22. I make decisions based on what pleases others, without considering my preferences.

23. I’ll lie to avoid criticism, rejection, confrontation, or conflict.

24. I’m easily discouraged by less than favorable feedback.

25. I’m sensitive to criticism.

26. I have many good qualities.

27. It’s hard for me to know who and when to trust others.

28. I feel inferior to others somehow.

29. I worry about saying or doing the wrong thing in front of others.

30. I’m a disappointment.

31. I mess things up.

32. I need and seek reassurance from others to make sure they still care about me.

33. I minimize my successes and maximize my failures.

34. I compare myself to others.

35. I’m easily embarrassed.

36. I feel offended or upset when someone criticizes or rejects my ideas.

37. I won’t follow through if it can’t be done perfectly.

38. People will only respect me if I’m attractive and/or successful.

39. I won’t amount to anything in my life.

40. I need validation from others to feel good about myself.

41. It takes a lot of effort to make and keep friends.

42. I need to prove I’m worth someone’s love and respect.

43. People don’t like me when I’m being myself.

44. Either I overshare or say nothing at all when I’m around others.

45. I worry that others will mistreat or take advantage of me.

46. I avoid disagreeing with people so they continue to like me.

47. I’m a failure.

48. I’m afraid of my mistakes being seen and pointed out by others.

49. I worry that people will turn against me or reject me.

50. I’ll avoid situations where I may feel uncomfortable, or look stupid or incompetent.

51. I’m afraid I’ll be ridiculed in public.