Insecurities


    (Disclaimer: In no way, shape, or form am I trying to be vain or cocky).

    I think it is safe to say that everyone has felt self conscience about a part of themselves. It could be their nose, stomach, hair, skin, legs, etc. I will admit I have had my fair share of insecurities. My main ones were my side profile and my stomach. For a while I just didn't think I was pretty. I thought this because no guys would DM me or talk to me like they did with my friends. No guys really complimented me either so I thought that it must be the way that I look.
    I joked about how guys didn't like me or anything all the time. I tend to joke about the things that make me insecure, sad, scared, etc. I guess it's one of the ways I cope with things. Later I decided that I'm not going to be so insecure about myself and work on feeling more confident. Let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions I've ever made!
    My trick to making me feel confident was pictures. Lots and lots of pictures. Whether it be selfies or little self photo shoots. What I do is I dress up and take pictures and pose like I am a model. I pick out my favorites and I post them to my Instagram (go follow me at: itsteffie_louise17), and a lot of the time I get feedback (mainly from my friends) about how pretty I look. I like doing this because it is fun, I get to dress up, and it fights those pesky insecurities.
    One of my favorite methods about overcoming insecurities is to take pictures of them. For example, my side-profile insecurity had been something that bothered me for a long time. I took a picture of my side profile and I absolutely loved it! I also got a lot of good feedback on it to saying it was one of my best pictures! It is now my profile picture for most of my socials. 
    I am still insecure about a lot of the same things, but I accepted them as a part of myself, and you should too. Nobody is perfect in any way, shape, or form. But if we mope around about it, it won't make a difference. You have to find your beauty, and once you find it you will feel so much better, trust me. So my advice to you would be to whip out your camera and take pictures of your insecurities and have your own little self photo shoot! (Tip: take a video of you doing different poses and then screen shot the ones that are your favorites). 
    Remember, you are beautiful just the way you are. God created you to look and act just the way you do now. He spent time making you different and unique from anyone else who has ever lived. That is pretty spectacular. Don't forget that.

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