Carol Yepes/Moment/Getty Being insecure means feeling like youre inadequate or not good enough. Insecurities arenegative thoughtsthat can cause you to doubt yourself. You may assume others dont want to be around you or fear that they might abandon you. Carol Yepes/Moment/Getty This can cause you to play it safe and hold you back from pursuing opportunities you want. Furthermore, a lack ofconfidencecan work against you. Being confident in the workplace is important because people accept what you project....

Being confident, assured, and commanding isnt a bad thing. It can help people take you seriously in the workplace, social situations, and ininterpersonal relationships. But there is a difference between being confident and being intimidating. Hinterhaus Productions/Stone/Getty Confidenceis marked by self-belief and a willingness to assert your ideas. If people feel threatened by you, they are less likely to confide in you or seek your help. They may even give a shot to avoid interacting with you at all....

It’s a common habit that we all engage in. However, it’s important to remember there’s a big difference between making judgments and being judgmental. For instance, when we meet someone, we judge their looks and make assumptions about their lifestyle. PeopleImages / Getty Images Dr. Marcum lists some characteristics of judgmental people compared to those more open-minded. Learning how to be less judgmental can help you feel less stressed and strengthen your relationships....

It tends to be particularly common when you are the focus of attention or are being evaluated by others. There’s good news, though! Instead, there are some strategies can help you become more outward-focused and less self-conscious. Frederic Cirou/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/Getty Images What Does It Mean to Be Self-Conscious? This heightened awareness of the self can contribute to distress, discomfort, and anxiety. Being self-conscious can make your anxiety symptoms worse....

Maskot / Getty Images Being sensitive means you sometimes overinterpret or overreact to perceived criticism or judgment. Sensitivity is not necessarily a bad thing. Having this quality means that you are observant, conscientious, and thoughtful. Maskot / Getty Images However, it can sometimes lead to overwhelming emotions when faced with social conflict, criticism, or rejection. If you tend to be a highly sensitive person, you are more likely to sense social threats....

While its normal to feel stressed from time to time, beingchronically stressedcan affect your mental and physical health. Fortunately, there are steps you might take to be less stressed. Click below to listen now. Verywell Mind / Getty Images National Library of Medicine.Stress and your health. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.Stress. National Institute of Mental Health.Stress fact sheet. National Library of Medicine.Stress. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services....

In fact, allowing yourself to fully experience an uncomfortable emotion is a sign of strength, not weakness. Its easier to push your feelings aside or pretend they dont exist, rather than work through them. There are lots of ways to work through tough feelingssome are healthier than others. Verywell / Julie Bang Understanding how to work through emotions and when to shift youremotional stateis key to mental strength. But, you might control how you respond to those things....

Being more approachable helps put others at ease. It makes others more open to initiating conversations and helps encourage social harmony in groups. There are many reasons why others might not find you approachable. Westend61 / Getty Images In other cases, being unapproachable might be linked to having poor interpersonal skills or an anxiety disorder. How then can you improve your body language to appear more approachable? Below are ten tips to get you started....

MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty Assertiveness is a character trait that helps you communicate confidently and effectively. It helps people understand exactly where you stand and what your boundaries are in conversations. While being assertive comes naturally to some people, it can be a struggle for others. MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/Getty People withsocial anxietyor low self-esteem often struggle with being assertive. Being assertive is a character trait that can be learned and honed. These are some ways you’re able to do that....

Why Is Self-Confidence Important? Grab OurFree eBookto Learn How toGrow Your Wellness Business Exponentially! How Confident Are You? How to Be More Confident 1. Be More Confident by Believing You Have Worth 2. Be More Confident by Believing You Have Good Qualities 3. Be More Confident by Believing You Do Things Well 4. Be More Confident by Being Nice to Yourself 5. Be More Confident by Finding Ways to Be Useful to Others...

A feeling of trust in your abilities, qualities, and judgment? Research suggests that confidence is important to health andpsychological well-being. As cheesy as it sounds, you do have to believe in yourself! Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Fortunately, there are several ways you’re able to increase your self-confidence. Stop Comparing Yourself to Others Do you compare how you look to people you follow on Instagram? Or maybe you compare your salary to what your friend earns....

It takes some time to become more disciplined, but it’s worthwhile! How to Improve Your Discipline Wondering where to begin? Let’s break down how to become more self-disciplined step by step. 10'000 Hours/DigitalVision/Getty Images Some people thrive when working around others, while some do better working alone. Some people aremotivatedby rewards, while others prefer consequences to keep them in line. That’s called “carrot versus stick.” next, you want to understand why discipline is important to you....

To say a person is emotionally available means being present in a way that goes beyond physical proximity. Emotional availability is a critical component in any pop in of relationship. Here are some examples. Westend61 / Getty Images. Authenticity is about being genuinely ourselves. It’s about not judging ourselves with harshness, she adds. You’re not afraid to apologize No one gets it right all the time. They are happy to discuss their thoughts and feelings, but seem to give little regard for yours?...