“Weird walk” insecurity. The body image anxiety that extends to your gait. Feeling self-conscious about how you walk, convinced your walk is awkward, clumsy, or just…weird. For years, I felt this “weird walk” anxiety. Then, something unexpected happened. My “weird walk” got compliments.
People started commenting on my walk. Not negatively, but positively. “You walk with such confidence,” “I love your stride,” “You have a really unique walk.” It was baffling. What I saw as a weird, awkward gait, others saw as…confident and unique. “Weird walk” compliments weren’t about suddenly having a perfect walk (still not a model!). It was about reframing self-perception and realizing that what you perceive as a flaw, others may perceive as a feature. “Weird walk” insecurity faded away, replaced by a newfound appreciation for my unique stride and a realization that confidence trumps perceived “flaws.” Your walk, whatever it is, is uniquely yours. Walk with confidence, own your stride, and let your unique gait be part of your individual style.