All posts tagged: insecurities

Emotionally Happy People Do 3 Things To Let Go Of Shame Instead Of Hiding It

Emotionally Happy People Do 3 Things To Let Go Of Shame Instead Of Hiding It

Published by Jenni Sidey

Everyone has experienced shame at some point in their lives. But not everyone is aware that the emotion is there until it creeps up to the surface in the form of panic, anxiety, depression, or other negative feelings and behaviors. Shame can be the hidden flaw you don’t notice until it’s too late. In that moment, you ask yourself: How long has this thing been here? You wonder if anyone saw it — or, worse: did people judge you for it? You quickly retrace your steps, wondering where and how it happened, all the while wishing you knew how to deal with shame and could have prevented the problem in the first place. Like a shirt stain, shame can go unnoticed. And like a stain, how you respond to shame can make or break your chance to save the day. Do you beat yourself up over it, or shrug your shoulders, laugh, and love yourself the same? For some people, learning how to love yourself is complicated, and even the tiniest mistake can trigger feelings of low self-esteem. But what if …

9 Reasons Someone Deeply Irritates You & You Don’t Know Why, According To Research

9 Reasons Someone Deeply Irritates You & You Don’t Know Why, According To Research

Published by Jenni Sidey

We’ve all interacted with someone or a group of people who somehow manage to always get under our skin. Even though they haven’t done anything wrong, you still feel yourself rolling your eyes and having to bite your tongue so you don’t lash out at them. You can’t quite put your finger on why you feel this way. But if someone deeply irritates you and you don’t know why, research shows it’s probably for one of these specific reasons, whether it’s rooted in jealousy or overstepping boundaries.  Psychotherapist Kaytee Gillis explained that while irritability can be influenced by a variety of factors, including biological, psychological, and environmental influences, a lot of people who struggle with feeling irritated by others all the time usually have deeper reasons. Traits that you may find annoying in someone else are usually just things that you’re uncomfortable confronting in yourself, or other people’s traits might just be triggering for you. Whatever the case is, it isn’t always about the other person acting with malicious intent. If someone deeply irritates you …

Anne Hathaway opens up about overcoming her body insecurities

Anne Hathaway opens up about overcoming her body insecurities

Published by Daniella Wilson

Anne Hathaway got candid about how she was able to overcome her insecurities and practice self-love, particularly after giving birth to her two kids, Jonathan and Jack.  The 43-year-old, who stars in the highly-anticipated Devil Wears Prada sequel, spoke to Harper’s Bazaar about the one trick she uses to feel empowered and confident in her body.  “Some days you look in the mirror, and you’re just like, ‘Not bad.’ And some days you look in the mirror, and you’re like, ‘What?’” she told the publication.  © Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesAnne got candid about feeling insecure in a swimsuit Her foolproof method to instantly feel better is to put on the “aspiration swimsuit” that she usually wears on a “good day”, rather than the bathing suit “that’s got you no matter what”.  “I’m ready to have this great day with my family. And I am going to be in front of strangers, and people have phones. And all of the things. But my family is waiting for me. And I looked [at my body], and I just …

People Who Truly Love Themselves In Midlife Tend To Let Go Of These 5 Insecurities | Nadine Macaluso

People Who Truly Love Themselves In Midlife Tend To Let Go Of These 5 Insecurities | Nadine Macaluso

Published by Jenni Sidey

Loving yourself in midlife doesn’t happen all at once; it’s something you grow into, often after years of second-guessing yourself, people-pleasing, or carrying around insecurities you didn’t even realize were shaping your life.  Research suggests that learning to truly love yourself is one of the hardest things to do, but people who truly love themselves in midlife have learned to stop letting certain insecurities control how they think and feel. Instead of chasing approval or avoiding discomfort, they start to trust themselves, speak honestly, and let go of the habits that once held them back. Here are the insecurities people who truly love themselves in midlife tend to leave behind. People who truly love themselves in midlife tend to let go of these 5 insecurities: 1. The need to suppress or avoid their emotions Miljan Zivkovic via Shutterstock Recall a time when you felt anger, sadness, or anxiety. You probably felt it in your throat, chest, heart, or stomach — this is the core of your body. A study helped show how you can self-reference by …

This is how we do it: ‘Having sex with other people brought us closer, but also exposed insecurities’ | Life and style

This is how we do it: ‘Having sex with other people brought us closer, but also exposed insecurities’ | Life and style

Published by Sam Flores

Todd, 49 The first time we had sex with a couple, I didn’t anticipate how destabilising it would feel I became friends with Amber in the summer of 2021, when she was still married. One night, we talked until sunrise and I found myself opening up in a way I never had before. When we eventually became a couple in 2023, she was the most satisfying sexual partner I’d ever had, and she says the same. That level of communication, trust and respect doesn’t come naturally to me, but Amber makes it possible. We have similar sex drives, but my body doesn’t respond the way it used to. We’re both experiencing hormonal changes; Amber is perimenopausal, and I joke I’m in “manopause” – my testosterone is low and sometimes I struggle to maintain an erection. When Amber told me she was sexually attracted to women, we decided to explore it together. The first time we had sex with a couple, I didn’t anticipate how destabilising it would feel to see her with another man. Watching her …

3 Insecurities Most Men Hide From Their Wives Because They’re Afraid To Be Seen | David Schroeder

3 Insecurities Most Men Hide From Their Wives Because They’re Afraid To Be Seen | David Schroeder

Published by Jenni Sidey

Many of us feel some measure of insecurity when dealing with life. But when it comes to relationships, there are unique insecurities that men struggle with, in particular. But being the men they are (and by that I mean, living in a culture that doesn’t support men in sharing their insecurities), they’ll never tell you about them. So, I will. Because the insecure man in your life (if you truly love him) needs you to understand how much he struggles with these things.  You see, insecure men live with a quiet, gnawing fear rather than a confident, positive intention. If your man can’t (or won’t) replace his fearful view with an optimistic outlook, his insecurity will remain, holding him and your relationship back. Self-improvement begins with his willingness to imagine and create different possibilities for his life. And the way out of darkness is to turn on a light. You can help him by showing him compassion, support, and understanding. Here are 3 insecurities most men hide from their wives because they’re afraid of to …