Insecurity

6:00 AM Elizabeth Seckman 64 Comments


 Insecurity. It's so real, it even has its own Wikipedia page. 

 It's born from fear. 

 Fear that you're wasting your time. Fear that you will never reach your goals. Fear that people are laughing at you behind your back about how stupid you are to think someone like you could succeed. 

 But take comfort. 

There are plenty of us who feel just as stupid as you do. 

 We've just decided, we don't care. 

We'd rather squelch the insecurity and ignore the naysayers rather than give up on a dream. 

Now, go get to work. 

 This is an IWSG Post

 Purpose: To share and encourage. Writers can express doubts and concerns without fear of appearing foolish or weak. Those who have been through the fire can offer assistance and guidance. It’s a safe haven for insecure writers of all kinds!

Posting: The first Wednesday of every month is officially Insecure Writer’s Support Group,  day. Post your thoughts on your own blog. Talk about your doubts and the fears you have conquered. Discuss your struggles and triumphs. Offer a word of encouragement for others who are struggling. Visit others in the group and connect with your fellow writer - aim for a dozen new people each time.
Let’s rock the neurotic writing world!

Thanks to our IWSG creator, Alex J. Cavanaugh and this month's co-hosts: Allison Gammons,Tamara Narayan, Eva E. Solar, Rachel Pattison, and Ann V. Friend! 

64 comments:

  1. Murees DupèFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:46 AM

    Thank you for writing this post. I really needed the inspiration.

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  2. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:56 AM

    I don't want fake perfections, either!
    It's own Wiki page? Wow...

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:11 AM

      I thought about editing it to add the IWSG...if only I knew how!

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  3. Cathrina ConstantineFebruary 3, 2016 at 8:07 AM

    Thank you Elizabeth for the encouragement!!!

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  4. Madeline Mora-SummonteFebruary 3, 2016 at 8:59 AM

    Absolutely love that last quote! Thanks for sharing all of them.

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:13 AM

      I liked that one too. It rings true for writers, I mean honestly- we can't stop if we wanted to. I believe writing is more like addiction than a job or hobby.

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  5. BethFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    Great quotes! Thanks for the encouragement.

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  6. Diane BurtonFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Very encouraging post. Thanks.

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  7. Yolanda RenéeFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:35 AM

    Funny how that hit home. It is a daily fight not to fall for all that crap! I'm thankful each day I step over it - although some days I step into it - I'm all for the fight!

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:08 PM

      Same here. Good days and bad days. I have to remind myself every now and then that we really are brave...maybe not ducking bullets brave...but putting-ourselves-out-there-for-criticism brave.

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  8. Jacqui Murray--Writer-TeacherFebruary 3, 2016 at 10:43 AM

    Wonderful reminder. I tend to get wrapped up, forgetting it is simply an emotion, no more powerful than happiness or resolve.

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:08 PM

      Resolve. That's a good word. I should put that on a note card and keep it.

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  9. Roland D. YeomansFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:06 PM

    A great, uplifting post. We are not alone. All of the great writers came to a point when they felt they could not keep on. But then, they somehow found the inner resolve to do just that: keep on. Thanks. :-)

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  10. Chrys FeyFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:15 PM

    "We've just decided, we don't care." LOVE IT! Here's to not caring! Cheers! ;)

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  11. Sheena-kay GrahamFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:40 PM

    Yeah! That's why "Never Surrender!" is one of my favorite blogging lines to write. Onward to the battle of perseverance my friends.

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:10 PM

      You're so right. The only way we can fail is to quit. You're right- Never Surrender!

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  12. Pat GarciaFebruary 3, 2016 at 12:57 PM

    Hi,
    I just love this, especially making mistakes is better than perfection!
    Thanks for the encouragement. I need it right now because I am working on the middle section of my manuscript and the middle section is always the toughest for me.
    Shalom,
    Patricia

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  13. J.L. CampbellFebruary 3, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    A nice dose of inspiration, Elizabeth. Thanks!

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  14. LidyFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:03 PM

    Love that last photo. Needed to be reminded of that that. Thanks

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:07 PM

    I love the 'Making mistakes is better than faking perfections'. Ain't that the truth. Love you! Thanks for the quotes. Eva, IWSG Co-host
    http://lilicasplace.wordpress.com

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:18 PM

      Hugs Eva!!! Isn't that perfect- genuinely perfect? LoL

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  16. Pat HattFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:50 PM

    Mistakes beat the fake perfection crap any day

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  17. M PaxFebruary 3, 2016 at 4:12 PM

    Never give up, never surrender. Being stupid is fun. So there's that :)

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:18 PM

      That is so very true. I've been fun my whole life :)

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  18. UnknownFebruary 3, 2016 at 6:02 PM

    What a fabulous post. It is so right on. NOW, all I have to do is keep on truck'in Thanks!

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  19. Tara TylerFebruary 3, 2016 at 7:12 PM

    True, true - great post and thanks for the encouragement!

    Now to test signature...
    The Really Real Housewives

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  20. Doreen McGettiganFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:09 PM

    Oh my did I need to read this today, you have encouraged me! Thank you.

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  21. Chemist KenFebruary 3, 2016 at 9:37 PM

    The fear never stops, does it? the trick is to use the fear to drive us to do better. At least that's what I do. Thanks for the inspiration, Elizabeth.

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:36 PM

      Nope, it never does. We just fake brave and keep moving forward.

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  22. dolorahFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:16 AM

    Great quotes, and timely advice :)

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  23. Olga GodimFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:47 AM

    This post is like an answer to my post today. I was whining, and you prod me to stop and smile and keep going. Thanks.

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  24. Juneta keyFebruary 4, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    Love the pictorial blog post. Did you make all those? I love the theme of the post. Great job and inspiring. Happy Belated IWSG DAY,
    Juneta Writer's Gambit

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:27 PM

      I got them from Dollar photo and added words.

      Happy IWSG day to you too!

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  25. S.P. BowersFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:46 PM

    I've stopped caring what others think. I'll never get everything right and I spent too much of my life in fear. Now I'm breaking free. :)

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:28 PM

      Yay!! Me too. The older I get, the less I worry about the trivial stuff.

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  26. Tyrean MartinsonFebruary 4, 2016 at 2:53 PM

    Thank you for this kick-in-the-pants post, Elizabeth!!! You rock!

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  27. MarkFebruary 4, 2016 at 3:11 PM

    Perfect is overrated anyway. Better to be unique and enjoy it:)

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  28. LisaFebruary 4, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    Did my earlier response make it here? A few blogs aren't letting me comment...?

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:29 PM

      I believe I saw one on an earlier post- and this one worked!

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  29. KalpanaFebruary 4, 2016 at 11:50 PM

    Love the images you've put up. Hope I finally stop procrastinating and then beating myself up!

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    1. Elizabeth SeckmanFebruary 9, 2016 at 2:30 PM

      I still procrastinate. I think sometimes we have so many things to do, our brains freeze up a little.

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  30. Gwen GardnerFebruary 5, 2016 at 9:51 AM

    Yes, ma'am! This was so inspiring. Now I'm ready for another month of writing. Thanks, Elizabeth <3

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  31. cheerfuloptimisticFebruary 6, 2016 at 9:49 PM

    It's good to know that somebody understands the insecurities.

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  32. NicolaFebruary 9, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    Thanks so much for the inspirational post!! Made me smile. I'll refer to this post whenever I'm feeling a bit glum :) Have a great week.

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  33. AnonymousMarch 1, 2016 at 6:58 AM

    I love the encouragement. I joined IWSG after seeing numerous inspiring posts as well as writerly posts that I could relate to.

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