Feeling Embarrassed Lifebabble

Hey, Lifebabblers.

Today we're talking about feeling embarrassed,

especially when it comes to talking about our bodies.

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

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

Embarrassment can make you feel like you want to blush,

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

should just swallow you up,

and feel like you want to hide.

It's no fun being embarrassed.

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

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

Awkward.

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

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

So, in middle school,

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

I walked up to the girl,

and said, "My friend really likes you."

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

and made him feel uncomfortable.

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

We had an end of term performance -

all my friends got together

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

Originally they asked me if I wanted to take part,

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

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

It looked like so much fun.

Embarrassment can be a problem

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

like playing sports, or doing a performance.

Or if it makes you reluctant to talk about something

that's been worrying you.

Embarrassment is normal.

It's a natural reaction to uncomfortable situations.

It's not always easy,

but try not to let embarrassment hold you back.

Everyone gets embarrassed sometimes, particularly when we start

growing up and our bodies do weird and wonderful things.

That's called going through puberty.

Body changes can make us feel self-conscious.

Things like...

Getting spots.

Getting a more grown-up looking body.

Smelling funny.

-But those things happen to everyone growing up.

-So try not to worry.

PHONE RINGS

I felt embarrassed about the way my body had changed,

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

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

My mum took me to the doctor's,

and they told me I was going through puberty early.

My friends and family have been supporting me,

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

and I feel a lot better now I do.

When our bodies are changing fast

we can be really worried about what other people think.

Sometimes you might feel like you're the only person

who's embarrassed about this kind of stuff.

You're not. I know I did too.

And half of your friends probably do also.

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

talk about it with somebody you trust.

Growing up should be a fun time,

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

# Something weird's going on in my mind

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

# Look at all these spots on our faces

# We're growing hair in really weird places

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

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

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

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

# To see that everyone's taller in our school

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

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

That's all for this Lifebabble.

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

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