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"I'm a Failure" Audit

"I'm a failure" needs 5 evidence + 5 counter. Write them.

10 min Intermediate

Goal

Confront "total failure" thought with objective evidence.

Steps

  1. 1
    Write "I'm a failure" at top.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Thought shrinks.

Evidence base

School: CBT

Founders: Aaron T. Beck (1979)

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Frequently asked questions

How long does ""I'm a Failure" Audit" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of ""I'm a Failure" Audit"?
Thought shrinks. In the short term: Don't generalize failure.
Is ""I'm a Failure" Audit" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on CBT (Aaron T. Beck (1979)). Beck.
Is ""I'm a Failure" Audit" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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