Being truly seen means risking rejection of who you actually are, rather than the curated version you present. For insecure ...

Insecurity isn’t always obvious. It doesn’t wear a sign or wave a red flag. It hides in perfectionism, self-deprecating jokes, the need for constant reassurance, or even in total silence. And while it ...

Sometimes, a person says something meant to trigger another. Unfortunately, people who are annoying for no reason almost ...

While a person's body language or actions may not indicate a lack of confidence, if someone uses these 11 phrases when they ...

One common verbal crutch is the overuse of apologies, particularly when they're not warranted. The phrase "I'm sorry, but…" is regularly used by those who are insecure, often as a preamble to a ...

All of us feel insecure sometimes. It’s unavoidable. But if you feel insecure most of the time, or in many different situations, you’re suffering more than might be necessary. Insecurity has many ...

Confidence doesn’t land the same way with everyone. For people who are still uneasy about themselves, it can hit like a mirror they’d rather not look into. The discomfort often shows in quick ...

Talking up your own accomplishments can actually make you come across as more insecure than most people, says bestselling ...

The comedy Horrible Bosses, was a ridiculous parody of the extreme awkwardness and discomfort that employees can experience when their bosses are exploitative, incompetent, or capricious. In reality, ...