Being a psychotherapist taught me that almost everyone shares one insecurity

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Many worry that they're not good enough.

• Nearly everyone shares one insecurity: they're scared of not being good enough.
• To hide this fear, people may be perfectionists, or work excessively. Or, conversely, they may self-sabotage or punish themselves.
• To overcome this, you need to be open to proving yourself wrong - and try keeping a list of reasons that you're good enough.
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Being a therapist is sort of a surreal experience. I get paid to listen to people tell me their deepest, darkest secrets.

The clients who step into my office often reveal things they've never said out loud before - not even to their parents, best friends, or spouses. Sometimes, they've never even admitted their feelings to themselves.

Maybe they're willing to share their insecurities because they know I'm a professional. Or maybe it's because they know I'll keep their information confidential. Possibly, they're just ready to finally get some relief.

But no matter the reason they choose to share their problems, it's evident that almost everyone shares one same insecurity - the fear of not being good enough.