171: Feeling like you Don't Fit In.

That self generated feeling of being an outsider when with a group of people - familiar? New word - 'self-outsidering'. What are the symptons and drivers of this unhelpful self-squashing feeling - and what reframes and actions might help. The 'self' part of this is the key! You are doing it to yourself. Something has triggered this 'outsider' feeling - what might it be? What are the FIBs that are holding you back - fears, illusions and baggage. Your host shares a couple of personal anecdotes - briefly - that might resonate ... or surprise! REFERENCES Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman  How Emotions are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett  *********   More on 'unsquashing' - have a look at my website. The Mystery of the Squashed Self - Self-help book with a difference!  Beware the self squashing prophecy - TEDx