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Failure Schema

Belief that you have failed or will inevitably fail

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What Is Failure Schema?

This schema involves the belief that one has failed, will inevitably fail, or is fundamentally inadequate relative to peers in achievement.

Common Signs

You might have this schema if you frequently experience:

  • Avoiding challenges or new opportunities
  • Comparing yourself negatively to others
  • Giving up quickly when things get difficult
  • Focusing on failures while dismissing successes
  • Feeling inadequate compared to peers

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Real-Life Examples

Here are some common ways failure schema shows up in daily life:

  • •Not applying for jobs because "I won't get it anyway"
  • •Seeing others' success as proof of your failure
  • •Catastrophizing minor setbacks
  • •Underachieving despite having the ability

Related Schemas

Failure Schema often co-occurs with these other schemas:

Defectiveness SchemaDependence/Incompetence Schema

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