Although someone may seem like a confident individual, they could be hidden behind their insecurities. But how can you tell? It’s not always obvious when someone is deeply insecure. On the other hand, the person you call insecure may not be that way at all. Security and insecurity can be…
Some of the brightest people happen to have insecurities and suffer from psychological complexes. Why does it happen? Wouldn’t it make more sense if all highly intelligent people were confident and successful? Yes, it would, but in reality, higher intellect often goes hand-in-hand with self-esteem issues. Let’s explore a few…
Are you a people pleaser? Do you have a fear of letting people down? Well, you’re not alone in that area, but there are ways you can improve. Should we care about what other people think? Well, sometimes we should. But the truth is, we can never please all of…
We're all capable of being critical of others. Although it's important to reign in our judgments and consider what we're projecting out into the world, criticism is sometimes an involuntary reaction to something that we find upsetting. However, there is a world of difference between being a little snarky about…
If you’ve done something wrong, it is natural to apologise. But, whilst some people find it hard to say sorry, others get into the habit of saying sorry too much. It’s easy to make assumptions about people who never say sorry when they are wrong. We assume they are arrogant,…
When we talk about confidence, we often center those conversations around women - but what about men with low self-esteem? Increasingly, our awareness of mental health issues is expanding to recognize that everybody can suffer from anxieties. These can be debilitating not just for the sufferer but also for the…
Let me say, first off, that you’re a valuable person. So, if you’re feeling unappreciated, don’t let this damage your self-worth. So many times, I’ve felt unappreciated. Unfortunately, when I tried to heal from this damage, I went too far the other way. Before I realized what was happening, I…
My life hasn’t always been stable. I have often asked myself, “Why do I feel like everyone hates me?” So, it’s okay if you’ve asked yourself this same question. In my younger adulthood, I struggled terribly with my self-esteem. I asked myself many questions about the worth and validity of…
Have you ever said, “I don’t deserve to be happy”? You’re not alone in this statement, and there’s a reason for this feeling. Many times in my past, I’ve said that I don’t deserve to be happy. I truly felt like a burden on other people’s lives. It was often…
Do you always place a high value on the opinions of others or please others before yourself? You might be showing signs of approval-seeking behavior. Why Do We Seek the Approval of Others? Of course, we all like approval. It reinforces that what we’re doing is right. It builds our…
