Reduce insecurities with action-orientation.

Very few people don’t have insecurities; some seem better at hiding them or have learned to manage them better than you. But, yes, everyone worries about what others think of them or about failing.

Social media has created a culture of getting us to seek approval with likes and retweets. It shows off amazing bodies and travels; food only exacerbates the problem. The question is, how do we overcome some of these insecurities? How do we overcome fear generated by past failures? Keep family and friends close and don’t delay seeking advice and support.

There is an internal dialogue that accompanies our feelings of insecurity; it’s called your inner voice. You will notice it being more vocal in one area or another. Many obstacles can wear you down. However, if you can focus on becoming more action-oriented, you will be pleasantly surprised by how your self-confidence will improve.

Accept the best version of yourself; it’s your life and your only one. Forgive the past and forget your past failures and anyone who has wronged you. Learn all you can about positive thinking.

Stop unnecessary comparisons; there are always people better and worse than you. Instead, develop more trust in your ability and capacity to get the job done. Take time to learn the lessons mistakes and failures have to teach you.

Many things shape our critical inner voice, including negative attitudes toward ourselves. Successful people leverage fear to their advantage. When you can control your fears, direction and focus take over. So often, Nike is right: don’t procrastinate; do it.

Quotable Quotes

“Often, it is the fear of actually starting or failing, which holds people back. Remember nothing ventured; nothing gained, so become action-oriented”. Peter Sergeant

“Doing as well as thinking is critical; if something feels right, take action, and understand what you like and don’t like. We are nothing else but what our action-orientation makes of us”. Peter Sergeant