What to do about self-consciousness?
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just remember, no matter how much you may mess up, you can always just laugh it off with your friends
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status and self-image is ALL SELF APPOINTED-\n\n*STOP caring about what other people think\n\n*ALWAYS think highly of yourself\n\n*NEVER accept second class behavior from YOURSELF OR ANYONE ELSE\n\n*NEVER feel the need to explain or make excuses for ANYTHING IN LIFE,take full responsability for your choices and actions\n\n*ALWAYS do the HIGH CLASS/STATUS thing-ALWAYS!\n\n*make MORE DECISIONS and make them OFTEN\n\n*ALWAYS CARRY yourself like $1,000,000-people cue in on the VALUE you give to yourself and treat you accordingly,do the SAME to others\n\n*ELIMINATE ALL second class and poor behaviors and thoughts\n\n*NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR ISSUES OR INSECURITIES,people are way too self-absorbed and worried about themselves to care or pay attention you.It may seem like everyone is judging you and that your insecurities ares shinning through..but in reality..nobody cares! you are your biggest critic and worst enemy,it's best to accept things the way they are and yourself the way you are-and if you don't like something about yourself..improve it!\n\nin order to change the way you feel, you must first change the way you think,it helps to change the way you think by changing what you do! \nGood luck!
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Be a good listener,  and let people talk about themselves.  They love to.  But the real important thing is to really pay attention to what they say and try to see their point of view.  Express yours only if you are really sure about it.
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BELIEVE in yourself.  Feel good about yourself.  Know yourself. LIKE yourself.  Think of all the great things you do, and say. ENJOY your own company.  I bet you could easily think of a lot more things. \nTo start with, it's all about YOU.  Then you move on to others. Making others feel good about themselves.
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Try going alone when you know there's hardly anyone around like early mornings. When you do go, reward yourself with something nice besides food. Work on your postive self-talk. I had the same problems with being self conscious when I'm alone but I went and did it. What helped was having a radio or cd/tape player to distract you from your own self-defeating thoughts.
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Make it a point to be more interested, genuinely interested in the people around you!  Focus on who they are, what they are saying, with no background noice or thoughts from your head.  Stop worrying about what they think, because as long as they're talking about themselves, they wont be thinking about you!  And once they've invested things about themselves into you, they'll naturally feel closer to you, and like you!  Then, hopefully you will feel comfortable enough to share something relevant as well, otherwise, they we'll feel foolish for opening up to you and withdrawl!  This is how intimacy is formed.  Since you are shy, take the receptive role first, and then the giving role.  Try it!  Remember, Ask and open ended question, such as, "Where are you from?"  ..." oh, how is it there, I've never been?"  keep them talking about themselves until you feel comfortable enough to enterject something about yourself!  Remember to listen to what they are saying, not your self concious voice in your head!! Focus!  Good luck! ;)
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Ahhhhhhhh ... you have hit on the fundamental element of our universe.  Energy.\n\nYour actions, words and thoughts create your reality.  They WILL effect who you are and who you will become.  The past is in the past.  Look at it, process it, learn from it.  Then, create anew!
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you don't. it's natural.\n\nor, on the other hand, you could try and be sensible, and just block it out from your mind. or you can just change your attitude from i'm-mister-super-caring-all about  what-people-think-of-me to i-dont-give-crap-and-i'm-gonna act- as-though nothing's-bothering-me.\n\ngot it?  now that's how you gotta stop carin about wat otha ppl tink of ya. alrightty?
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I would recommend you first put your mind in a neutral position.  Then start reading and observing.  if you find you still have seteotypical thinking, then either you are right, you never put your mind in a neutral position or you missed something.
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Relax.  Just accept that fact that there is no god outside of yourself.  Go outside and breath the air for a while and stop thinking so hard on this stuff.  Sometimes you have to clear your mind to let the answers come.  There is no god punishing you, that is a myth.
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Focus on yourself. That doesn't mean that you should become self-centered, but it means that if you spend too much time worrying what other people think, then stop.\n\nI know that it's easier said than done, but be yourself no matter what. It's hard, but it's worth it.\n\nSometimes buying a new shirt or getting a haircut gives me a boost of confidence. It's only temporary, but sometimes it's the boost I need to get working on other areas of my life.
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Think twice before an action... don't harm yourself or others. Consider your values. Don't be selfish thinking about others, how will your actions affect them.
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List down the things you think you are good at.  Be proud of them.  List out things you cannot do.  Ask yourself whether you can live without doing these.  Ignore those you dont need to pursue. Pay attention and sharpen those skills that you wish you could develop.  Practice hard.  Dont rely on what others say.  Be good at your own work and have ample faith in yourself.  Whilst at this do not get self centred.  Look around and be sensitive to others needs.  Helping someone who is in real need will surely make you feel good - no great!  Go on - try to come out of your shell as the world outside is beautiful.  Good luck!
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Well ,your question is very profound and deep.There's  a lot of ways actually on how to know one's self depends on how you set it . How do I know myself ..hmmm..let's see... I know myself through constant self-examination- thoroughly checking my character and my actions . I also know myself through the eyes of my friends and associates. They tend to show some observations of me that me myself will not be able to see ,they are my mirrors. I know myself through the previous achievements and failure that I have garnered from the past. It makes me think of what I become and how am i doing in the present state .. hehehehh kind-a funny thing to do , checking yurself you know, but most of the time it hurts my feelings to see the blunders I have made..but anyways I am doing my best shot not to create them again. Hope this helps yah ;-)
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Knowledge of the Self.
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Hello! Can understand what you mean. Have not got too much self-esteem neither... but I have come to accept that it is not okay for me to feel that way somehow. I want to change it. Think one really needs to decide deep within to change it. There are many beautiful suggestions here. A counsellour I saw some time ago told me that I should say out loud "I am a wrothwhile person and I deserve to be happy." ... and it worked. Just that I became kind of lazy :o) . What might help you as well is the link below. It might seem childish but it really does help. Enjoy it and good luck to feeling better toward yourself :-) !
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First thing first. Consult the doctor. If its psychosomatic, conscious relaxation will help. Keeping one self bussy and cheerful is better start to work towards mental health.