Aware and Aggravated 90. The Insecurity Mindset & How To Break It
Aug 20, 2023
Exploring the subconscious beliefs and thought patterns of insecurity. Strategies to shift the mindset and break free from insecurity. The importance of connections with multiple people for security. The significance of sharing experiences and finding comfort and support. The flawed mindset of viewing emotions as a competition.
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The 'Cancel Out' Mindset
- The mind often assumes other people's strengths 'cancel out' your own value and instantly discredits you.
- Leo argues this subconscious 'cancel out' belief fuels sudden insecurity around attractive people.
Feeling Erased By Someone Hot
- Leo recalls feeling confident then instantly 'shrinking' when someone hotter or taller entered a room.
- He describes feeling gray, small, and like an NPC when compared to someone else.
Talk Back To The Cancel-Out Thought
- Remind yourself another person's attractiveness does not erase your attractiveness.
- Reassure yourself with a phrase like "My value is not gone" when insecurity spikes.