0:00:08 > 0:00:10Hey, Lifebabblers.
0:00:10 > 0:00:13Today we're talking about feeling embarrassed,
0:00:13 > 0:00:16especially when it comes to talking about our bodies.
0:00:16 > 0:00:19We'll be babbling about the things that make us cringe,
0:00:19 > 0:00:23or the things that make us feel just a bit awkward.
0:00:25 > 0:00:28Embarrassment can make you feel like you want to blush,
0:00:28 > 0:00:32feel uncomfortable, feel like you want to cry, feel like the ground
0:00:32 > 0:00:34should just swallow you up,
0:00:34 > 0:00:36and feel like you want to hide.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38It's no fun being embarrassed.
0:00:40 > 0:00:42When I was picked to host the school talent show with my friend,
0:00:42 > 0:00:45I forgot the name of the act that was going to perform next.
0:00:45 > 0:00:46Awkward.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49I actually got the name wrong, and the teacher had to come on the stage
0:00:49 > 0:00:53and correct me in front of everyone. That was pretty embarrassing.
0:00:53 > 0:00:54So, in middle school,
0:00:54 > 0:00:56one of my good friends had this crush on a girl.
0:00:56 > 0:00:57I walked up to the girl,
0:00:57 > 0:00:59and said, "My friend really likes you."
0:00:59 > 0:01:02I was just trying to help. I really embarrassed him,
0:01:02 > 0:01:03and made him feel uncomfortable.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06So if you're watching this, man, I apologise for the hundredth time.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09We had an end of term performance -
0:01:09 > 0:01:10all my friends got together
0:01:10 > 0:01:13and did their favourite dance from one of our favourite movies.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15Originally they asked me if I wanted to take part,
0:01:15 > 0:01:18but I felt so embarrassed doing it in front of everyone that I said no.
0:01:18 > 0:01:20Now, looking back on it, I really wish I'd said yes.
0:01:20 > 0:01:22It looked like so much fun.
0:01:22 > 0:01:24Embarrassment can be a problem
0:01:24 > 0:01:27when it stops you doing the things you want to do,
0:01:27 > 0:01:29like playing sports, or doing a performance.
0:01:29 > 0:01:32Or if it makes you reluctant to talk about something
0:01:32 > 0:01:34that's been worrying you.
0:01:34 > 0:01:35Embarrassment is normal.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38It's a natural reaction to uncomfortable situations.
0:01:38 > 0:01:40It's not always easy,
0:01:40 > 0:01:43but try not to let embarrassment hold you back.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47Everyone gets embarrassed sometimes, particularly when we start
0:01:47 > 0:01:51growing up and our bodies do weird and wonderful things.
0:01:51 > 0:01:53That's called going through puberty.
0:01:53 > 0:01:55Body changes can make us feel self-conscious.
0:01:55 > 0:01:56Things like...
0:01:56 > 0:01:58Getting spots.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01Getting a more grown-up looking body.
0:02:01 > 0:02:03Smelling funny.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08- But those things happen to everyone growing up.- So try not to worry.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10PHONE RINGS
0:02:10 > 0:02:13I felt embarrassed about the way my body had changed,
0:02:13 > 0:02:16and I didn't know why and I didn't understand.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20I felt my appearance was different to everybody else's.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22My mum took me to the doctor's,
0:02:22 > 0:02:25and they told me I was going through puberty early.
0:02:25 > 0:02:27My friends and family have been supporting me,
0:02:27 > 0:02:31and even though it's hard, I just need to accept the changes,
0:02:31 > 0:02:33and I feel a lot better now I do.
0:02:34 > 0:02:35When our bodies are changing fast
0:02:35 > 0:02:38we can be really worried about what other people think.
0:02:38 > 0:02:40Sometimes you might feel like you're the only person
0:02:40 > 0:02:42who's embarrassed about this kind of stuff.
0:02:42 > 0:02:44You're not. I know I did too.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46And half of your friends probably do also.
0:02:46 > 0:02:48So if you're feeling a bit awkward about it,
0:02:48 > 0:02:50talk about it with somebody you trust.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52Growing up should be a fun time,
0:02:52 > 0:02:54so don't let embarrassment or awkwardness hold you back.
0:02:57 > 0:03:00# Something weird's going on in my mind
0:03:02 > 0:03:06# One minute I'm angry, and then I'm fine
0:03:07 > 0:03:10# Look at all these spots on our faces
0:03:10 > 0:03:13# We're growing hair in really weird places
0:03:13 > 0:03:16# I'm embarrassed, like, 90% of the time
0:03:17 > 0:03:20# But it's OK, cos you know what?
0:03:20 > 0:03:23# I'm not the only one with a lot of spots
0:03:23 > 0:03:25# We're growing up, and it's pretty cool
0:03:25 > 0:03:27# To see that everyone's taller in our school
0:03:27 > 0:03:30# Some haven't started growing and some are nearly done
0:03:30 > 0:03:33# But we're all looking different, each and every one. #
0:03:35 > 0:03:37That's all for this Lifebabble.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40Feeling embarrassed isn't fun, but we all go through it.
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0:03:48 > 0:03:49See you next time.