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There is an innate awkwardness to being human. With each decision we make,
there is the potential for self-doubt, and it is this-self doubt that forms
the root of insecurity -- a complex emotion that is a mix of equal parts
inadequacy, isolation, fear, and hopelessness. Yet these feelings of
insecurity that prevent us from fulfilling our potential by inducing us to
abide by arbitrary self-limitations are nothing more than erroneous
perceptions. We feel unconfident and unsure of ourselves because we judge
ourselves to be so. Banishing insecurity is often simply a matter of
challenging ourselves in order to prove that we are indeed intelligent and
able.
When we feel insecure, we not only perceive ourselves as incapable of meeting
life's challenges but also fraudulent and unworthy of true happiness. We move
through life plagued by a sense that others have judged us and found that we
are lacking. As a result, we are robbed of our personal power and rendered
unable to feel positive about the choices we make. Everyone feels insecure
from time to time because each of us is born into the world with unique
strengths. If you should find yourself with feelings of insecurity, however,
endeavor to understand their source. Perhaps you were repeatedly berated as a
child or seldom receive positive reinforcement in the present. A tendency to
withdraw from risk or uncomfortable situations can amplify feelings of insecurity.
When you have pinpointed the origin of your insecurity, focus on your
abilities. The more you utilize your personal power -- by taking risks,
boldly facing challenges, and acting decisively -- the stronger it will
grow.
Remember that insecurity is not objective. Rather, it is an emotional
interpretation of your value unconsciously based on doubt, shame, and fear.
As you overcome those underlying emotions through courageous action and
copious self-love, you'll discover that you are capable of achieving more
than you ever thought possible.
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