Being blended with burdened, conditioned, and unhealed [[Parts]] with limiting beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors harms our ability to learn, perform, and create. On the other hand, [[Self]] embodies the qualities that are ideal for learning, performing, and creating. See: [[Self provides all the resources we need to heal, grow, and thrive]] and [[IFS helps us release burdens and constraints]] and [[Removing constraints is often more effective than cultivating skills or qualities]].