I had pretty crooked teeth.I begged my dad for braces, and when they came off I looked amazing. Now almost 3 years later, all but a couple of my teeth are chipped. I hate it, and I hate the way it makes me feel. Im obsessed with my teeth but I cant do anything about it because my dentist says the chips are to small to bond (even tho im missing half of my lower canine.) I want to become a dental hygienist so I can i finally fix my teeth.

But in the meantime im struggling with my self confidence. Its rare if I dont shed a few tears every night when I look Into the mirror. How can i even overcome this. Im tired. Im an adult and want to feel happy in my own skin.

Starting a fitness routine can be intimidating, especially when you feel like everyone else already knows what they're doing.

Training at home removes some of that pressure. You can learn movements at your own pace, repeat the basics, and track progress without comparing yourself to people around you.

At the same time, training alone can make it harder to know whether your form is correct or whether you're actually improving.

For anyone who started exercising at home as a beginner, what helped you build confidence?

Was it keeping a workout log, mastering a movement, gradually increasing the weight, getting feedback on your form, or something completely different?

I do think im pretty but sometimes it just hits hard. Need tips!

im not confident.

i cant make eye contact with people, i feel this unleashing glimmer being shot out onto me when i lift my eyes up to meet theirs, i feel naked and gross and monsterous.

i cant walk right, walking, i second guess it, i change my posture, arm movement, leg movement every second. i look jittery as fuck.

i cant talk right, i pause briskly, i sometimes yell by accident, i whisper by accident, my voice turns unlike my own, i dont even recognise who i am around anyone. not even by myself.

i cant win, whenever i am placed in a position where i may potentially win something, i retreat harder than heaven, exam wise, mock wise, silly competition wise, quiz wise. anything wise.

the spotlight makes me feel dizzy, eyes looking upon me, even if they are supportive, i feel sick.

smiling makes me feel weird too. showing any type of emotion, weird.

jesus christ. and this happens almost every other day. one day i can do it all! all of it all. then the next? point nemo. i need some tips, please. because this is too often for it to not be a concern anymore.

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For 10 yrs I've been feeling low in life to a point even my personality has changed. Majority of people say become strong and get your life together. Stop being soft and slow. And I don't know why I let such things like failure, shame,fears and social anxiety keep me stagnant.

Deep down I know nothing will change unless I make the changes. Whether it's toughning out , making the hard choices and simply being determined and consistent with it. But I still don't understand what is holding me back. What is the road block. Is it my old pattern and routine. Is it lack of self belief and confidence. Am I avoiding hard work and failures. Am I avoiding stress that comes.