Pride in appearance is overrated. It sounds like the real issue is that you're shy and don't have confidence- work on that by taking pride in something else. You said you're 21- if you're not pursuing education currently, start.
I think seekelp offered good advice and it relates to me in a way. I have never been jealous of others because I though they looked better, I personally don't care if they do, but more so because I am a slower individual and suck at most things I try. I don't have much confidence in myself and I feel unnoticed like you.
However, there are some ways I am building my confidence. I am highly interested in the natural world. I am trying my hardest to learn about the environments and natural disasters. I have noticed that too many people have knowledge about that subject and it is way of me contributing to society and I feel more confident about myself. If you have something you are interested in, do everything you can to learn about that subject.
Try learning about other interesting topics that people aren't familiar with. Say an aboriginal tribe in Australia (just throwing ideas out).
If you find people are cutting you off when you talk, or aren't paying much attention try being more assertive than nice, which for me isn't easy. Start with small groups first, and maybe join a club where you can share your feelings about a certain topic.
Jealous of my little sister and pretty girls?
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Pride in appearance is overrated. It sounds like the real issue is that you're shy and don't have confidence- work on that by taking pride in something else. You said you're 21- if you're not pursuing education currently, start.
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I think seekelp offered good advice and it relates to me in a way. I have never been jealous of others because I though they looked better, I personally don't care if they do, but more so because I am a slower individual and suck at most things I try. I don't have much confidence in myself and I feel unnoticed like you.
However, there are some ways I am building my confidence. I am highly interested in the natural world. I am trying my hardest to learn about the environments and natural disasters. I have noticed that too many people have knowledge about that subject and it is way of me contributing to society and I feel more confident about myself. If you have something you are interested in, do everything you can to learn about that subject.
Try learning about other interesting topics that people aren't familiar with. Say an aboriginal tribe in Australia (just throwing ideas out).
If you find people are cutting you off when you talk, or aren't paying much attention try being more assertive than nice, which for me isn't easy. Start with small groups first, and maybe join a club where you can share your feelings about a certain topic.