Self-conscious self-doubt

Inferior

Also known as insignificant, small

Strength 3 of 4

Small and lesser beside others, measured against them and coming up short, as though they count for more and you count for less.

In the body

  • Shoulders rounding and sinking
  • A smaller, quieter voice
  • Eyes avoiding others’
  • A heaviness settling in the chest

Needs behind it

When these needs aren’t met

Self-worthEqualityTo matter

Softer and stronger

  1. Insecure
  2. Inferior

Often confused with

Ashamed

Inferior is about ranking below others by comparison; ashamed is a sense of being flawed in yourself, with or without anyone to compare against.

Envious

Inferior is a sense of being worth less than others; envious is wanting something a particular person has.