onBeing self-conscious

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on being self conscious

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Being self-conscious means being excessively aware of yourself, especially how you appear to others or how others might be judging you. It’s something everyone experiences at times, but when it becomes a constant presence, it can limit your confidence, relationships, and ability to enjoy the moment.

Common Causes of Self-Consciousness:

• Social comparison – Measuring yourself against others, often unfavorably.

• Past criticism or embarrassment – Early experiences of being judged or ridiculed.

• Perfectionism – Feeling like you have to be flawless to be accepted.

• Cultural or social pressures – Expectations around appearance, success, or behavior.

What It Feels Like:

• Worrying about how you look, sound, or come across.

• Overanalyzing your actions or words after social interactions.