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Chapter 17 - how to cope with insecurities

👉How do I know I'm insecure?

One sign of insecurity is low self-esteem or negative self-image, particularly when that image seems to be inconsistent with external observation. Low self-esteem means you think badly about yourself or your abilities. It can lead to other problems, especially concerning mental health.

👉List of Insecurities:

Insecurity Examples You'll Recognize and How To Overcome Them

I'm Not Pretty Enough. Our culture and society value attractive women. ...

I'm Not Thin Enough. ...

I Don't Have Enough Friends. ...

I'm Not Feminine Enough. ...

I Look Old. ...

I'm Not Smart Enough. ...

I'm Not Sophisticated Enough. ...

I Don't Have the Right Wardrobe.

👉Types of insecurities

Professional insecurity

Physical insecurity

Being unsure of yourself

Harsh criticism of yourself

Perfectionism

Attachment insecurity

Body image

Jealousy

Anxiety

Comparison to others

Insecurity over basic needs

Job insecurity

Traumatic events

Controlling behaviors

Fear and failure

Feeling overwhelmed or behind on everything

Looking down on others

Questioning your relationships

Trust issues

👉What is emotional insecurity?

Emotional insecurity

An insecure person lacks confidence in their own value, and one or more of their capabilities, lacks trust in themselves or others, or has fears that a present positive state is temporary, and will let them down and bring about loss or distress by "going wrong" in the future.

How do I stop being so insecure?

👉5 things to do if you feel insecure

Try to embrace your differences. To find peace of mind and be well with your insecurities, try to accept what you cannot change. ...

Consider self-compassion. ...

Try to care for your physical health. ...

Consider developing your social skills. ...

Seeking support from a therapist can make a difference.

👉Why am I feeling insecure?

Insecurity may come from your attachment style, a personality disorder, living with anxiety, or not having emotional support. Working with a mental health professional can help as well as working on embracing your differences and developing specific skills like non-verbal and verbal communication

👉Signs of insecurity in a relationship

Constantly seeking reassurance

Your conversations always revolve around reassurance

Constant need for reassurance

Difficulty with intimacy

Erosion of trust

Jealousy

You have trouble trusting your partner

He checks your phone

Apologising for small things

Cannot handle criticism

Causes of relationship insecurity

Constant fights

External validation

Fear of losing your partner

He becomes jealous easily

He tries to flatter you

Ineffective communication

Lack of independent social life

Paranoia

Playing the victim card

Trust issues

You feel isolated or alone

👉How to stop being insecure in a relationship?

Communicate with your partner

Cultivate confidence

Establish boundaries

Identify the root cause

Communicate

Foster independence

Identify your triggers

Speak to a therapist

Stop asking for reassurance

Stop overthinking

Trust in yourself

Trust your partner

Accept yourself and your partner

Address your emotions

Be mindful of your thoughts

Be okay with having insecurities

Consider professional help

Get control of your defensiveness

Get Support

Learn to love yourself first

Learn your value

Seek professional support

Talk about your feelings

Try journaling

👉How do you deal with personal insecurity?

The answer is yes – there are strategies you can use to shift your perspective and your mindset and overcome insecurity once and for all.

Face your feelings. ...

Challenge your limiting beliefs. ...

Stop perfectionism. ...

Face your fears. ...

Adopt a growth mindset. ...

Shift your perspective. ...

Be prepared for obstacles.