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Unrelenting Standards: The belief that whatever you do isn't good enough, that you always have to try harder. The motivation for this belief is the desire to meet extremely high internal demands for competence, usually to avoid internal criticism. 14. Entitlement: The belief that you should be able to do, say, or have what you want immediately, regardless of whether it harms others or seems reasonable to them.15. Insufficient self-control: the inability to tolerate any frustration in achieving one's goals, as well as the inability to restrain the expression of one's impulses or feelings. When the lack of self-control is extreme, addictive behaviors (substance abuse, eating disorders, gambling) can develop.16. Approval Seeking: Placing too much emphasis on gaining approval and recognition from others. It may also include an overemphasis on status and appearance as a means of gaining recognition and approval.17. Negativity/Pessimism: A pervasive pattern of focusing on the negative aspects of life while downplaying the positive ones. 18. Punishment: The belief that people deserve to be severely punished for making mistakes. You may be overly critical and unforgiving of yourself and/or