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Psychologist's Explanation: What are the Causes of Uncertainty
11.06.2023 21:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
There can be many reasons for uncertainty. In the article, we will talk about the main factors and how to fix it.
What does an insecure person feel
Signs of self-doubt: embarrassment at praise or gratitude: a person is not able to adequately perceive the words of gratitude and praise, starting to be embarrassed and mumble something indistinct. fear of being in the center of attention: an insecure person begins to blush, be embarrassed. His speech is stuttered, his voice is trembling.
What is self-doubt
The American Psychological Association defines self-doubt as a feeling of inadequacy, an inability to cope with life's challenges, accompanied by a sense of general uncertainty and anxiety about one's goals, abilities, and relationships with other people.
Causes of uncertainty
Wrong upbringing - parents constantly scold children, deprive their "I". Copying the behavior of adults in childhood.
Negative influence of the social environment. People fall under the influence of others, do not have their own opinions (“template” and stereotyping).
Self-confidence is formed when the "I" appears, at about three years. The child feels like an independent person and understands that there are other children besides him. Nevertheless, at the same time, he remains small and vulnerable - a compensatory mechanism is being formed, which manifests itself in the desire to become a superhero.
