How to be yourself when you don't fit in

Regardless of whether you always made the school sports teams or had an endless string of party invitations, there may still be certain situations in your life in which you feel like you donāt fit in. Maybe you dress differently from others, have a shy personality or youāre even too chatty. Sometimes having to socialise or make conversation about topics you donāt have much knowledge or interest in can be nerve wracking and put you outside your comfort zone. Other people might not even be aware of how anxious or stressed you feel among a particular group, because they donāt really know you. Itās not uncommon for many of us to feel out of place, and the uneasy feelings this causes can have a detrimental effect on our mental wellbeing. Recognising the signs There might be times when you start to feel uncomfortable in a situation but youāre not entirely sure why, however, there are signs that you can look out for. You start to question what everyone is thinking about you You try to act lik...