The majority of people have insecurities. Those insecurities are most likely rooted in our life experiences from those with our families to other experiences throughout life. If we didn’t receive the support and praise we needed as children, we often grow up feeling insecure. In addition, if we experience any verbal abuse, bullying, or other negative experiences, this has a great impact on the way we perceive ourselves. Other things that may make us feel insecure is the way we’ve been conditioned to believe by society. The following questions have been created to help us work through some of our insecurities.
- Think about something that makes you feel insecure.
- Why do you think this is an insecurity?
- Think back, way back to an experience you had related to your insecurity.
- What are things that trigger this insecurity?
- Is any of what you believe about this insecurity true?
- What are some things that someone has told you about your insecurities?
- Is there any evidence to support these things?
- What would make you feel differently about this insecurity?
- What is something that makes you feel less insecure about this thing?
- What is something you can focus on instead that makes you feel more secure?
- What are some affirmations you can write down to overcome this insecurity?
- How can you change your mindset to focus on your securities instead of insecurities?
Work through the steps every time you feel insecure and see what happens!
