Negative Thoughts

Helpful Alternatives

Inferiority

Other people seem so much more confident (or successful, popular, etc.) than me.

I don't have any talent.

I have no discipline, no will power.

I'm a complete failure.

I'm worthless, no good.

I have no patience whatsoever.

I'll never be able to ...

I don't have any brains.

I'm a born loser.

I'm so weird.

Dwelling on concerns about status.

Dwelling on unattractiveness.

In all areas of life, you can always find people who are better or luckier than you and people who are worse or less fortunate than you. 

I'll try to do the best I can.

I'm not going to give up!

Making mistakes is only human.

My qualities include ... (make a list)

I can do anything if I put enough time and effort into it.

I have a good family life. That's all that matters.

Many things are more important than looks

Lack of Charm

Who would want to date me?

I have no sense of humor.

I'm such a bore.

I'm so dull.

I make a lousy impression on other people.

I'm a wallflower and I always will be.

I don't know how to flirt and I never will.

I'm the worst conversationalist in the world. 

I always say the wrong thing.

The more I do this, the smoother I'll be.

People are often nervous at first. 

Just concentrate on being friendly.