Why do I feel like I don't deserve good things?
Identity & Self-Worth
Feeling undeserving often stems from shame, past trauma, or messages that your worth is conditional on performance or behavior.
Feeling undeserving of good things often comes from deep-seated shame or messages you received about your worth being conditional on your behavior, achievements, or how much you please others. This can stem from childhood experiences, Psychological trauma, or cultural messages about worthiness. The truth is that you deserve good things simply because you exist as a human being. Your worth isn't something you earn - it's inherent. Working with a therapist can help identify and challenge these beliefs about deservingness.