5 Signs Of People With Low Self-Confidence
There are traits that some people see as being strong or fiesty, but could actually hint at low self-confidence.
The core value around their behaviour is putting others down or trying to dominate a room.
Let’s get right into it!
#1 Always Talking Loud
You may think the loudest person in the room has the most confidence. Think again! People who always need to be the center of attention tend to have low self-esteem. This is because they’re not satisfied with sitting back and learning from other people, they want to always be in power.
They often talk to talk rather than to listen.
The concept of quiet confidence is lost on these types of people. If they’re not dominating the conversation they feel as though others are upstaging them.
I’m not saying all people need to have soft voices, but if you always need to be the loudest person in the room, you may lack real confidence.
#2 They Are Often Envious
Rather than be motivated, inspired, or even neutral toward others who have succeeded in some way, they tend to feel intense jealousy or envy.
Envious behaviour tends to come out via backhanded compliments, passive aggressiveness, or overt statements like “It’s not fair they got that bonus when I worked harder!”
#3 Putting Others Down
Those who feel the need to bring you down with insults or lies are already below you.
Confident people don’t usually throw insults at other people who are doing nothing wrong.
#4 Afraid To Be Alone
Some people love being social and that’s okay. However, if someone fears being alone and can’t do anything without someone else around them that’s a sign they don’t have a lot of self-confidence.
Confident people are happy to eat alone, walk alone, and work alone when necessary. Some people even welcome alone time.
#5 Crossing Boundaries
When people demand more time than others can give, it shows a lack of confidence as they need external validation in order to be happy.
If someone isn’t available or interested in talking to you yet you continually try to win them over, that’s a sign you want them to fill a void. You only like them, because their lack of attention is a “challenge”.
Confident people seek friendships with those who are available and willing to spend time with them. They don’t demand attention from uninterested parties.
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