Insecurities
Episode 11 of the How to Be Human podcast, hosted by Anna Toonk, titled "Insecurities" was published on January 11, 2022 and runs 46 minutes.
January 11, 2022 ·46m · How to Be Human
Summary
In this week’s episode of How to Be Human, we will be taking a deep dive into the topic of insecurities. Many of us — at one point or another in our lives — have struggled with low self-esteem. Its constant presence can influence the way in which we live our lives, but why is that? In today’s episode, we'll be diving into the nitty-gritty of why we experience these issues and how we can better cope with these negative feelings.
Episode Description
In this week’s episode of How to Be Human, we will be taking a deep dive into the topic of insecurities. Many of us — at one point or another in our lives — have struggled with low self-esteem. Its constant presence can influence the way in which we live our lives. It can be caused by various factors such as past traumas, social anxiety, fear of rejection, and loneliness. However, once we realize our own strengths and importance, when we see the ways we’ve been hurt and can feel these issues on a deeper level, we can then break free from our insecurities.
Therefore, changing our beliefs about the world, our perception of ourselves, and the ways in which we face adversity can help us feel more secure in ourselves. This allows us to build stronger connections with our friends, family, and strangers and permeates into other aspects of our life. The long-term solution to overcoming insecurity is self-acceptance. When we accept ourselves for who we are, we are able to shed our insecurities because we no longer care whether we are being judged. This, however, is a lot harder said than done.
In today’s episode, we will be sharing some effective strategies and coping mechanisms to help you become the most secure version of yourself. We also touch on the topics of social media’s influence on our self-worth, how to feel more grounded in ourselves, and stories from our own experiences. Stay tuned as we explore this topic and divulge some of our best tips with you!
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Topics Covered:
- Defining insecurity and how it manifests in our lives
- Learning how to deal with low self-worth
- What is the difference between insecurity and sensitivity?
- How social media filters are impacting our sense of worth
- How do you feel grounded in yourself
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