Do you live under a self fulfilling prophecy that you aren't good enough?

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strawberreez123 · Accepted Answer

Yes, I set really high expectations for myself and it's like there's a mini me on my shoulder comparing me to everybody else, especially if they do or are something that I'm not. If my parents are mad at me, I cry basically for the entire day and blame myself and call myself a bad daughter and that I ruined my parents lives. I started to feel this way when I was 10 because I was failing math, and it gradually got worse. I always say things like, "you're worthless", "no one wants you", "you're useless", "you'll never be good enough, that's why people don't like you." It's really hard sometimes, but it's okay.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Accepted Answer

I don't worry if I'm good enough, I worry if I'm "too much"..😂

ohshee · Accepted Answer

Not in those exact words no
But I can tell you this just because I think something or just because I think I'm good at something or just because I think I know something does it mean I know anyting in life everything changes everyday there's always a better way and if I can find it I'm going to find it it doesn't matter what I do I'm going to do it good I'm really do to the best of my ability like I said you have to experience something to understand it that's the foundation can you keep growing from there

ZackBan · Accepted Answer

More like I live under the prophecy of "I'll be the greatest of all time before I'm finished".
I grt called delusional sometimes but my delusion has taken me very far in life compared to many of my, more "grounded" peers.
Bottom line is: dare to dream

Shark_61695 · Answer

Yup, my mum regularly called me useless , at least it isn't so much these days. I also lack confidence which reduces the chance of me actually starting something. Add in my history of failing even simple tasks and I may as well just hide from the world and hope it all goes away.

ChiPaPa · Answer

Yeah, it developed over time for me. I haven't bothered with even putting myself out there and talking to women any more. Unless it's necessary, like it's a cashier, or a coworker, I haven't struck up a conversation in three years. I've been shot down so much, that I don't see a possible outcome besides some form of no or I have a blank.

TrueConfection · Answer

Sort of? I feel like "good enough" is not enough. I try to be better, but I do feel like I fall short.

DonkeyDan · Answer

No, my parents always thought I'd amount to nothing, not based on anything other than their hatred of everything and everyone. It made me want to be the opposite of them and as a result I worked hard to get out from under their roof and have done well in life, I believe I am a good person and more than good enough, certainly too good to part of their toxic family.

EmbraceThePain · Answer

No, I do not. I live under a rule that says that I can be better if I work hard at it and I will not be better if I do not work hard at it. Whatever it may be.

WowwGirl · Answer

No I missed that thankfully. I was more of a " I'll show you " type of person.

DaisyOpal · Answer

I have before. That's really dangerous for me because it leads to stuff like suicidal thoughts and porn addiction.

purplepoppy · Answer

I live under the belief I'm good enough for somethings, need improving in others and too good for somethings.

19magic · Answer

Only for a decade plus lol it's a hard habit to break

Alyssa11 · Answer

Nopeeeee life’s too short to do that I’d be missing out.

Ninani · Answer

I used to. Most days I feel useless, but I know it's all in my head.

melanieeeB · Answer

I despite that feeling!!
I grew up believing that I wasn't good enough and I worked really hard and I'm still working on it, to change it and so I don't tolerate anyone or anything in my life who does make me feel that way

MCheetah · Answer

"Most likely" to "definitely." It's kind of a chicken and the egg thing in who started the cycle; me or all the women who rejected me for being too short/fat/dark/ugly/small dicked/etc.

exitseven · Answer

Maybe years ago but not in many years. I have made my detractors eat their words.

Anonymous · Answer

Mostly yes. Probably guess back to childhood. I was a math prodigy but felt inadequate and unattractive.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Kinda hard not to when you're the fuck up of your inner circle.

ChiTown33 · Answer

No. Just the opposite. I busted my ass to be this nobody.

KingofCups · Answer

I am enough. I deserve good things in my life. I'm constantly looking to improve myself and help other people too.

lonelyguyintheworld · Answer

Afraid my ex beat me down enough that yea sometimes im not good enough I feel.

Deserter · Answer

Sometimes. I reach my goals but then just want more

Hermes-Paris · Answer

I have several cats. Prophecy or not they all agree I am not good enough. I need a dog!

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Nope i think that i'm good enough but the world ain't good enough for me because it's corrupted and the good ones are a minority these days worldwide...

BigKevHanma · Answer

I stay in my own lane I don’t try to do better when better ain’t tryna do me

Mynameisbobby · Answer

I used to a lot I would think that girls were better than me so I would let them treat me like I was dirt.

dreamstar72 · Answer

I would think more like, “are they good enough for me” This could be good or bad

es20490446e · Answer

My self fulfilling prophecy would be that many people are shit.

Guardian45 · Answer

No, I am good enough, but it's NOT a given. I have to work at it EVERY DAY!

SaoirseS · Answer

No, quite the opposite.

NathanDavis · Answer

yes, I am not good enough for basketball

Nazgol · Answer

Sometimes. But then I remind myself that it's not me, it's them e. g. something like race

noohair · Answer

Every day I wake up and I am glad to be alive and I expect things to be better.

Anonymous · Answer

I constantly feel that I am not good enough for my crushes. They usually date blondes with blue eyes and I am a brunette with hazel-green eyes.

dorno · Answer

I wake up everyday curious on how I can be better than yesterday when I'm already the best

legalboxers · Answer

every day - but I dont give a fuck

ChrissyLuv80 · Answer

Yes. Because I am a black women.

Passion_Devil · Answer

Briefly have. I wasn't enough. I failed.

Gwenhwyfar · Answer

No..

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Nope. I truly believe in myself a lot.

EaterPeter · Answer

Sometimes.

Vikkrram · Answer

Yes i have.

jimmy2 · Answer

Oh come on life hard enough

Anonymous · Answer

I do. I am always an asshole to people I love.

Soremain · Answer

No I don't.

Not_a_baddie · Answer

Nope

Ironic_Method · Answer

Nope.

Anonymous · Answer

yeah :(

Jamie05rhs · Answer

No. But I'm honest.

imfreeze95 · Answer

Every day

Fuentes · Answer

Nope im the best

BillyBalls · Answer

Sure

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