Insecurities in Today's Youth-Are We Living for Ourselves?

When we see some perfect posts, see people doing great things, and compare ourselves with them. Even when we’re doing okay, it never feels enough. Like, why does someone else’s success suddenly make us question our own?

Do you ever feel this way too?

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Yeah even after having all the things like others we feel insecure . I too felt insecure at many situations by seeing others that why my life is like this not getting anything like others. It is natural thing we should be able to less our insecurity and build more confidence that i can anything with what iam having now.

Human minds are wired to do the comparisons. So what happens with all of us is very normal. The problem happens when we keep rethinking, because with more rethinking it takes the form of a pattern in the brain and then your mind starts to compare every bad with someone’s good, every sadness with someone’s happiness, every failure with someone else’s victory. So it’s important to let go of that feeling and for that awareness is important. How aware we are of our thoughts and emotions, so that consciously we can act on it. Most of the times, we push ourselves into a situation without realizing it much, as our thoughts and emotions are on auto-mode. Self regulation of these two are important, so that the next time when our brain goes into a comparison zone, we can gradually shift ourselves from it after a kind acknowledgement. Our feelings and thoughts are valid, but staying constantly in that loop is a choice that we can make.

Yes , people generally feel insecure sometimes when they see someone better than them but it is natural thing but to stay happy with what you have achieved is the solution to deal with this problem

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Yes, I feel that too sometimes. Even if I’m doing fine, when I see others achieving big things or posting perfect moments, I start doubting myself. It’s like, “Am I doing enough?” even though deep down I know everyone’s journey is different.We all have our own timing. Just because someone else is ahead doesn’t mean we’re behind. We just don’t see the full picture of their struggles. So it’s okay to feel this way, but also important to remind ourselves that we’re growing too, in our own way.

Yes, sometimes we think why we should have that life. But i think we should be grateful to what we have.

Why do we feel insecuree??
We should be happy with what and how we are.
We should learn that.
Being insecure is not going to give us any achievements or peace in our life.

Yes most of us are always comparing about ourselves to others which is in fact a thief of joy. Not everything we see on social media is true. Especially todays teenagers are obsessed with what others are doing in their lives than their own.

Yes, everyone feels this! Its totally normal.. Even our parents compare us with others since childhood, we are doing the same now :sleepy_face: To get peace its always best to not compare! God has timings for everything!

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Yes in Today’s youth often struggle with insecurities fueled by social media comparisons, societal expectations, and the pressure to achieve success early. Many live to meet external validations rather than personal happiness, losing touch with their true selves. Constant judgment and unrealistic standards create self-doubt and anxiety. To truly live for ourselves, embracing individuality, prioritizing mental health, and valuing self-acceptance over approval are essential for a fulfilling and authentic life.

Insecurity is a things every feels , and also as some aspects it’s not and cause it is a part of our life but don’t get effect so much

Yes, it’s normal to feel that way. Someone else’s success can make us question our own, even when we’re doing fine. But their path isn’t ours and your progress still matters. :herb:

Yes, you are describing is something nearly everyone feels at some point, especially in the age of constant social media updates and highlight reels.

I wish everyone could tackle there insecurities and live happy life

I don’t think its possible for anybody to live for themselves so long as they are active members of society. Our news and media show us what we need to know and what we must strive to become. Insecurity is very real because it makes you aware of the ideals you do not possess but over time you learn to filter ideals that are personally important to you versus the ideals you have been taught to want.

Yes , generally all are having the insecurities among themselves. Due to natural human tendency of comparison most of the people feel insecure after achieving so many great things this is mainly due to our mind which compares our self with others. But this comparison should not affect our life too much it should be minimized by focusing on ourself and self growth. With less insecurity we can enjoy the life happily and in a better way as compared to those who are highly insecure.

I think everyone feels it at some point of the other. It’s definitely not jealousy but the societal pressure and the constant comparison with others. It’s high time we stop giving into these and a lead a beautiful and happy lives.

Sometimes I feel so. Mostly when I saw things are not working out as I planned, delay in results.

Hardwork is the key to success. Need not to compare with others always. If we genuinely have done hardwork and have been discipline need not to fear about failure.

It’s very common but one should be happy in what they have for mental peace.