How do you overcome embarrassment and shame?

Embarrassment and shame are deeply rooted emotional responses stemming from cultural, familial, or personal experiences. To overcome them:

Self-awareness: Recognize and label your feelings. Understand the difference between guilt (feeling wrong about a specific action) and shame (feeling bad about oneself).

Self-compassion: Treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding as you would a dear friend. Remember that everyone makes mistakes and has imperfections.

Reframing: Challenge and shift negative self-talk. Replace overly critical thoughts with more balanced and forgiving ones.

Open dialogue: Talk about your feelings with trusted individuals. Sharing can lessen the weight of embarrassment or shame and provide a new perspective.

Seek professional help: A therapist or counsellor can offer coping techniques and a safe space to explore these feelings.

How do you overcome embarrassment and shame?

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