How to stop cringing at myself?

[Anonymous]

I started focusing on and improving myself lately like around June/July. My first goal was to be comfortable being seen on social media because I hated and I mean a deep intolerance for pictures of me just didn’t want it. I took pictures on vacation and during the holidays. They got plenty of likes but I just feel weird about it. I don’t have a problem with other people doing it either. I did go to therapy but ended it like 2 months ago but he said I tend to be very hard on myself and need to treat myself like others.

[Oliverlogan263]

Yo dude, I feel you on cringing at yourself - it's totally normal! Here's some tips that help me:

- Remember everyone feels a little awkward sometimes, even the confidence kings. We're all just figuring it out as we go.

- When a memory pops up that makes you wince, force yourself to think of something positive about it too. Like people were chill or you learned something.

- Laugh it off! Messing up is funny sometimes if you don't take yourself too seriously.

- Pics are tough, I get shy with em too. Just rock what makes YOU feel good. Forget what anyone else thinks.

- Be kind to yourself like you would a bro. Cut that inner critic voice some slack, ya know?

It takes time to feel comfortable in your skin, but you're doing the work man. And that's dope. Keep improving at your pace - you got this dude!

[StarWarGirl]

It's okay. Any progress doesn't come just on one day or all of sudden. It's gradual process. You might not be not at the level you have decided your goal but I'm sure you must be surely ahead of the initial point where you were standing before. Continue taking baby steps. Keep moving ahead. I'm sure one day you would surely get yourself having in such form as you have decided for yourself to be.

All the best!!

[Sonorous]

Well why are you embarrassed?