Emotion · Fear family
Insecurity
noun
Uncertainty about your own worth, ability or place — the fear that you are not enough or will be found out.
How it shows up in the body
Shrinking posture, avoiding eye contact, overexplaining, checking how others react.
What it is telling you
You want to belong and be respected, and you are not sure you will be. It points to a value you care about.
The urge — and the choice
To prove yourself, compare, or hide. The choice is to name one strength that is true regardless of anyone’s reaction.
One thing to try
Write three things you have done that took courage. Read them before the situation that scares you.
Practice it: Feelings journal.
