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Habits that can lower our self-confidence

Building confidence and being confident in our own abilities can take time. However, certain circumstances can delay this process and make us feel that we are not enough. " These habits form a web that entangles confidence, feeding into a state of mind that decreases self-worth and suppresses personal growth. If we can recognise and address these habits, we can begin nurturing a healthier self-image and bolstering confidence," wrote Therapist Nawal Mustafa. Here are a few habits that can lower our self-confidence.6
Published on Nov 27, 2023 10:10 IST

What does empathy look like

Empathy is a virtue that helps us to see ourselves in someone else's shoes and feel for them deeply. " Typical traits of an empath are the ability to imagine yourself in someone’s situation, to understand someone else’s emotions, build strong connections with people, to help others feeling better, to feel compassion for someone and knowing how someone feels about something," wrote Psychologist Alf Lokkertsen. The expert further noted down what empathy looks like.6
Published on Nov 23, 2023 14:08 IST