Week 10: Challenging Beliefs
Building a New Self-View
Old Core Beliefs are stubborn. They act like a magnet, attracting evidence that supports them ("See? I failed again!") and repelling evidence that contradicts them ("That success was just luck").
To change a core belief, we must actively collect evidence for a new, more balanced belief.
Step 1: Define the Beliefs
| Old, Negative Belief | New, Balanced Belief |
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Example: "I am incompetent."
(Write yours here)
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Example: "I have strengths and weaknesses, like everyone else."
(Write yours here)
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Step 2: The Evidence Log
This week, act like a detective. Look for any small piece of evidence that supports your NEW belief. Write it down immediately. Even tiny things count!
Evidence for New Belief:
- Example: I cooked a decent dinner tonight.
- Example: I figured out how to fix the leaking faucet.
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