Title: How to Overcome Insecurity: Why Am I So Insecure?
Headings: How to Overcome Insecurity: Why Am I So Insecure?
How to Overcome Insecurity: Why Am I So Insecure?
Why am I so insecure? What causes insecurity?
The Effect of Insecurity
Insecurity at Work
Insecurity in Relationships
Overcoming Insecurity
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Content: You’re so spaced out! Can’t you figure anything out on your own?” Then, imagine the negative comments and attitudes parents express toward themselves. “ I look terrible in this. I’m so fat.” These attitudes don’t even have to be verbalized to influence the child. A parent’s absence can leave children feeling insecure and believing there is something fundamentally wrong with them. An intrusive parent can cause children to become introverted or self-reliant in ways that make them feel insecure or untrusting of others. Studies have even shown that exaggerated praise can be damaging to a child’s self-esteem. The reason for this is that children must feel seen for who they are in order to feel secure.