How to Be Enough

an unpleasant emotion caused by the perception of danger, real or imagined

It creates doubt, fear, and a constant need to prove your worth.

anxietydreadworry

To give the appearance of being or having, often deceptively

When we pretend, people don't get to know our true self.

feignsimulateaffect

To form an opinion or evaluation of; assess

They judge my ability.

assessevaluateappraise

A fault, defect, or imperfection

We believe that if we work hard enough to hide our flaws, people will approve of us.

blemishesimperfectionsfaults

to feel uncertain about : to waver in opinion or judgment : lack confidence

you may still doubt yourself

waverlack confidencequestion

Understanding and kindness toward oneself when facing personal shortcomings

Practicing self-compassion can improve mental well-being.

self-kindnessmindfulnesscommon humanity

to start

The class begins at 8am.

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The process of becoming sound or healthy again

Healing from the wound took several weeks.

recoverycure

having worth or value

She is worthy of respect.

valuabledeservingrespectable

to feel unworthy or not good enough

What if we feel rejected?

abandonedostracized

The writer

The author mentioned social anxiety.

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In a genuine or sincere manner

You try to say what you think others want to hear instead of what you truly feel.

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