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Feeling Embarrassed

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Hey, Lifebabblers.

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Today we're talking about feeling embarrassed,

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especially when it comes to talking about our bodies.

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We'll be babbling about the things that make us cringe,

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or the things that make us feel just a bit awkward.

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Embarrassment can make you feel like you want to blush,

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feel uncomfortable, feel like you want to cry, feel like the ground

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should just swallow you up,

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and feel like you want to hide.

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It's no fun being embarrassed.

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When I was picked to host the school talent show with my friend,

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I forgot the name of the act that was going to perform next.

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Awkward.

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I actually got the name wrong, and the teacher had to come on the stage

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and correct me in front of everyone. That was pretty embarrassing.

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So, in middle school,

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one of my good friends had this crush on a girl.

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I walked up to the girl,

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and said, "My friend really likes you."

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I was just trying to help. I really embarrassed him,

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and made him feel uncomfortable.

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So if you're watching this, man, I apologise for the hundredth time.

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We had an end of term performance -

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all my friends got together

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and did their favourite dance from one of our favourite movies.

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Originally they asked me if I wanted to take part,

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but I felt so embarrassed doing it in front of everyone that I said no.

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Now, looking back on it, I really wish I'd said yes.

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It looked like so much fun.

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Embarrassment can be a problem

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when it stops you doing the things you want to do,

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like playing sports, or doing a performance.

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Or if it makes you reluctant to talk about something

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that's been worrying you.

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Embarrassment is normal.

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It's a natural reaction to uncomfortable situations.

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It's not always easy,

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but try not to let embarrassment hold you back.

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Everyone gets embarrassed sometimes, particularly when we start

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growing up and our bodies do weird and wonderful things.

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That's called going through puberty.

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Body changes can make us feel self-conscious.

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Things like...

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Getting spots.

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Getting a more grown-up looking body.

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Smelling funny.

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-But those things happen to everyone growing up.

-So try not to worry.

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PHONE RINGS

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I felt embarrassed about the way my body had changed,

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and I didn't know why and I didn't understand.

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I felt my appearance was different to everybody else's.

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My mum took me to the doctor's,

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and they told me I was going through puberty early.

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My friends and family have been supporting me,

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and even though it's hard, I just need to accept the changes,

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and I feel a lot better now I do.

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When our bodies are changing fast

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we can be really worried about what other people think.

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Sometimes you might feel like you're the only person

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who's embarrassed about this kind of stuff.

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You're not. I know I did too.

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And half of your friends probably do also.

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So if you're feeling a bit awkward about it,

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talk about it with somebody you trust.

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Growing up should be a fun time,

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so don't let embarrassment or awkwardness hold you back.

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# Something weird's going on in my mind

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# One minute I'm angry, and then I'm fine

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# Look at all these spots on our faces

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# We're growing hair in really weird places

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# I'm embarrassed, like, 90% of the time

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# But it's OK, cos you know what?

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# I'm not the only one with a lot of spots

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# We're growing up, and it's pretty cool

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# To see that everyone's taller in our school

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# Some haven't started growing and some are nearly done

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# But we're all looking different, each and every one. #

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That's all for this Lifebabble.

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Feeling embarrassed isn't fun, but we all go through it.

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In the meantime, remember to share your thoughts, and keep babbling.

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See you next time.

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