06/04/2026
What's a belief that doesn't belong to you?
Ever find yourself believing something about who you are… and you’re not sure where it came from?
Maybe it’s a voice in your head that says, “You’re too much,” or “You’ll never be good at that.”
Chances are, that message isn’t yours.
In Gestalt, we call these introjects, statements or beliefs we swallowed whole from someone in authority (a parent, teacher, or partner) without stopping to question if they were true.
These beliefs quietly erode self-esteem, creating a distorted inner image. But Gestalt gives us a way to hand that message back and say: This doesn’t belong to me.
What’s one belief you’re ready to question or give back? Share it in the comments, we’d love to hear.