Not-Good-Enough
What is Not-Good-Enough?
Chronic sense of inadequacy. Achievements don't touch this belief — it runs deeper.
When you might feel not-good-enough
Not-Good-Enough is a specific form of impostor, which itself is a type of worthlessness. You might experience this feeling in situations where worthlessness is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define not-good-enough.
Emotional Hierarchy
Explore Not-Good-Enough on the Interactive Wheel
Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore not-good-enough and discover related emotions.
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