Insecurities

Crooked teeth. The dental imperfection that can fuel orthodontic angst for years. For a long time, I felt self-conscious about […]

“Love handles.” The dreaded muffin top. The side bulge that seems to defy all diets and workouts. For years, I

Bald spots. Hair loss. For women, especially, it can feel like a devastating blow to self-image. For years, I tried

“Chubby cheeks.” Baby-faced, chipmunk cheeks, whatever you call them, they can be a source of self-consciousness, especially as you get

Body doubts. They creep in during workouts, in front of mirrors, in yoga studios surrounded by bendy bodies. For years,

Sucking in your stomach for photos. The universal pose of body insecurity. For years, it was my default setting in

Freckles. Childhood sunshine kisses, or teenage skin blemishes? For years, I saw mine as the latter. Annoying splatters of pigment

Height insecurity. Whether you’re “too tall” or “too short,” feeling like you don’t fit the societal ideal can be surprisingly

“Flat chest.” In a society often obsessed with curves, it can feel like a deficit. For years, I felt self-conscious

Forehead fears. “Too big,” “too small,” “too…forehead-y.” For some reason, foreheads can become focal points of insecurity. For years, mine