Flaws and All (Part 1)

An insecurity is a feeling of inadequacy and uncertainty. The causes of insecurities can be rooted from internal and external causes such as life experiences. Insecurities can cause anxiety in the areas of life you feel doubtful about and can result in disabling you from handling certain situations, or viewing yourself in a positive light.

There are different types of insecurities, but I would like to dwell on the insecurities that hinder our personal growth. A friend of mine had a Whatsapp status that wrote ‘love yourself enough that the insecurities have to become beautiful’. This got the wheels in my mind turning. I believe that the above quote is befitting for body image insecurity whereby, social standards have imposed an unpopular body image that every person should measure themselves too, which is completely wrong and unfair.

The highlighted quote though, I think can lead to a hinderance with certain insecurities we need to pluck, groom and nurture; in order to grow and be better. I will make an example; I deal with, not believing in the work I produce is good enough, I am not articulate compared to my peers, and I am not confident when speaking my home language around strangers. I can love myself, flaws and all as Beyonce would sing, but I also love myself enough to recognize and acknowledge that my insecurities hinder my growth in my profession and, hinders who I choose to socially interact with and not.

I need to now find ways that are going to better me till I am no longer crippled by my insecurities. Insecurities can not only hinder your personal growth but also, your relationships, career, social life, sex life, mental health and more.

For the next post, I would like for you to recognize your insecurities, write them down and save them for next Sunday where I will post the signs, causes and how to deal with your insecurities.

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