What to do (and not do) when you feel insecure (Reissue)

About this episode

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen discusses how to cope with feelings of insecurity and what actions to avoid.

192. Whatever you call it—self-doubt, insecurity, inadequacy—it’s a universal phenomenon. We can all relate to feeling as insecure as a newly-launched cryptocurrency. Luckily, there is lots we can do. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers how to feel better about yourself in the moment (plus what NOT to do). Find a transcript here. Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack . Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

Topics covered

• self-doubt
• insecurity
• mental health
• self improvement
• psychology

Keywords

• self-doubt
• insecurity
• mental health
• self improvement
• psychology tips

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