The document discusses seven strategies for dealing with feelings of insecurity: 1) understand the causes of insecurity, 2) gradually face fears and uncomfortable situations, 3) step outside your comfort zone, 4) focus on personal strengths rather than flaws, 5) find hobbies you excel at, 6) reward yourself for accomplishments, and 7) keep a journal to track goals and successes. Additional tips include exercising regularly, getting support from others, practicing self-care, and being patient during the process of overcoming insecurity.

1. Manoj. D. Shah

2. Life is basically insecure. Only death is
secure. Life insurance is a contradiction in
terms; there can be only death insurance.
Life is an adventure, unpredictable. Hence
one has to live it arduously. Life is
dangerous; only death is safe. So the people
who want to live safely die before their death,
and the people who want to live without any
danger don’t live at all. - Osho

5. Once you have identified the cause of your
problem, you can move on to the second
strategy in dealing with insecurity. Since you
know the circumstances that cause the most
difficulties, try to gradually overcome your
tendency to feel insecure by introducing
yourself to those situations slowly. This could
be thought of as a sort of desensitization
process.

6. Become self-aware. Notice when you are prone to
feeling insecure and ask yourself what triggers these
feelings.
The first step involves understanding your insecurity.
Ask yourself why you have feelings of insecurity in
the first place. Determining where those feelings
originate helps you discover two vital things: first,
that your insecurities have a valid foundation and
that you are not silly for feeling insecure; and
second, that these issues have a logical cause and
can therefore be logically cured.

7. A third strategy when learning how to deal with
insecurity is to make yourself step outside of
your comfort zone by removing your usual
precautions. In other words, try to eliminate your
“safety blanket.” If you typically interact through
e-mail or shop online, try picking up the phone
instead. Once you are comfortable doing this,
remove the final barrier by taking care of
business in person. Not only will you become
more confident, others will also admire your
hands-on approach to life.

8. Does it seem as though life presents challenges
you will never be able to face? Does it seem like no
matter how hard you try, you always fail? The
fourth strategy is not only for those coping with
insecurity, but one that everyone should
remember.
Recognize that you can shape how you think about
yourself. Avoid focusing on your perceived flaws
and failures. Instead, concentrate on the positive
things you are accomplishing.

9. The fifth strategy for dealing with insecurity is
finding something you are good at doing, and doing
it. Finding a hobby in which you excel will help you
because it relieves stress and builds confidence.
You will then have an escape on those bad days
when it feels like nothing is going your way.
Use your insecurity to achieve something positive.
Many CEOs and athletes have said that a reason
for their success is their insecurity. Instead of
letting insecurity hold you back, use it to push you
forward. Tackle that task you are afraid of since
you will feel good about yourself after it is
completed.

10. Dealing with insecurity will become easier
and easier if you follow the sixth strategy and
reward yourself for successes. Any success,
no matter how small, should be recognized
and celebrated! For every goal you reach,
have a planned reward. Earn that piece of
cheesecake or those new shoes. Focusing on
the anticipated award helps to take focus off
of the problem ahead.

11. The seventh and final strategy that will help you
deal with insecurity is record-keeping. Buy a
high quality journal before you embark on this
journey. Make sure it is one that you will enjoy
writing in and keeping with you.
In this journal, write a list of the goals you want
to accomplish. You should also include a list of
the things that you find positive about yourself.
Write down any compliments you receive and all
professional or personal successes.

12. Exercise regularly. Going to the gym, taking a
run or enjoying a brisk walk releases
chemicals in your brain that improve your
mood. Exercising regularly will also help you
feel better about yourself, which will help
alleviate your insecurity.
Yoga & meditation is a way to deal the
situation while you are at home.

13. Get a system of support. Share your
struggles with your closest friends and family
and ask that they help you as you become
more secure. If you do not feel you can be
vulnerable with your family and friends, find
a support group in a church or psychologist's
office.

14. Make an effort to look your best. Knowing
that you look your best will help you feel less
insecure and more in control of your life.

15. Be patient with yourself as you strive to
conquer your insecurity. This process takes
time and you should celebrate your
successes instead of focusing on the length of
the journey. Allowing yourself time to work
on these issues allows you to better heal from
and handle your insecure feelings, which will
help you become a more secure, confident
person.

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