Comments on: How To Respond When You Embarrass Yourself. . .

By: Anamika

Anamika — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:27:05 +0000

Hi, Matthew!
So I have been reading your articles and watching your videos, but trust me this one really spoke to me. I mean it takes a hell lot of courage to actually accept your fault in front of the entire world and turn it into a real life lesson.
Honestly for me, all of this “embarrassment”, “mental interview” has been a constant part of my life. Given then I have suffered from depression and loneliness since the young age of 9, it always felt that I lacked something in me, because of which people wont talk to me as it would be embarrassing. And it was such a vicious cycle, that people would never notice me or acknowledge my presence due to which my lack of self worth increased further.
Today, I am 19 and even though I am healed from depression and suicidal thoughts, I am still insecure that I cannot speak about my feelings, pain or problems to people, because if I will, then it will be embarrassing as people might label me as an “Attention Seeker” or laugh at me saying that it is all very normal…
Well! Suicidal thoughts are not normal…are they? :p

But, reading your article today made me feel that being afraid of such embarrassing situations is not wrong and my feelings in this regard are not invalid.
Thank you for this and this will help me hope that I will be lesser and lesser insecure about my behavior and I’ll be free of these insecurities one day.

By: Annette

Annette — Sun, 15 Aug 2021 09:33:37 +0000

I just loved the enactment, it´s a wonderful idea, just hilarious, AND SO REAL. Thank you so much. p.d : it is an oportunity to grow, and it never ends…

By: Hiliary

Hiliary — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:23:16 +0000

Lol, my brain is a war zone. Constantly berating myself for saying something stupid or questioning my appearance or anything else it can come up with. This was super refreshing, humble and comforting.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 17:19:30 +0000

Like (ha!) you, Matthew, I love words. I’m practiced at using words effectively to engage people and “win them over.” Therefore, sometimes I go over the top when I should just shut up. When I date men, I’ll usually be asked on a second date, though recently, I met two men who I fell for that didn’t reciprocate. What? How could this be? I panicked. I clicked into high-gear to win them over with my charm, humility (ha!), and wordsmith skills. They wouldn’t budge – in fact, my fervent interest likely pushed them further away. In the aftermath, I feel arrogant and foolish.

Matthew, your vulnerability speaks volumes.Thanks for putting a face on the highs and lows of being human. I know I have the ability to grow and alter my behavior in the future – and I’ll do just that!

By: Fannie

Fannie — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:38:47 +0000

Ha ha ha. We all do it. Classic way to poke fun at yourself. Having a sense of humor is sexy, right?

By: Nadine Vanderpoorten

Nadine Vanderpoorten — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:34:24 +0000

Hi Matthew,

I have the program ‘ Impact ‘ :) it is funny, cos I know I use ‘ like ‘ a lot too. My own conference press would be very funny, cos I jump from one thing to the other in my mind, or talk to myself a lot. Have a great weekend :) x

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 13:06:17 +0000

You are way too hard on yourself! You’re doing a great job, your videos and advice are amazing. I probably wouldn’t have even noticed it if you hadn’t pointed it out. Keep up the good work and thank you for the emails you send.