#14 Wisdom of the day: Your Inner Agreements
Becoming Aware of Your Inner Agreements you made as a child! Many of us carry silent “agreements” we made with ourselves long ago — beliefs about life, about who we are, and about what is or isn’t possible. 🧒 These ideas may have felt true at the time, but it’s worth asking: Are they still accurate today? Do they still serve you as an adult❔ Sometimes these old agreements quietly shape our decisions, our confidence, and even our life situations without us noticing. Becoming aware of them is the first step toward choosing new, healthier beliefs that support who you are now — not who you were years ago. Examples of Inner Agreements We Carry Into Adulthood 1. "I must not make mistakes.” - Often formed in childhood when mistakes were punished or judged. - As an adult, this can create fear, perfectionism, or paralysis when trying something new. 2. “I have to please everyone to be accepted.” - Maybe you learned early that approval came only when you behaved a certain way. - As an adult, this can lead to burnout, resentment, or losing your own identity. 3. “I’m not good enough.” - Sometimes rooted in comparison, criticism, or lack of encouragement. - This agreement can limit your confidence, relationships, and opportunities. 4. “Life is supposed to be hard.” - Many people grow up hearing this from family or society. - As an adult, it can make you reject ease, joy, or success because it feels “wrong.” 5. “I must handle everything alone.” - Formed when asking for help wasn’t safe or available. - As an adult, it can block collaboration, support, and emotional connection. 6. “My needs are less important than others’.” - Often learned in families where you had to be the responsible one. - As an adult, this can lead to self-neglect and imbalance. 7. “I shouldn’t expect too much from life.” - A protective belief to avoid disappointment. - But it can also limit your dreams and keep you from aiming higher. If this message resonates with you, feel free to share it in the community. Someone else might need this reminder too. 🤍