Embarrassment

Everyone gets embarrassed or feels ashamed from time to time. 

There are lots of reasons that you might feel embarrassed:

• Getting something wrong in class
• Other people laughing at you or judging you
• Meeting new people
• Your body changing as you grow up
• Other people laughing at you or judging you
• You may even be embarrassed because of someone else's behaviour

Remember feeling embarrassed is normal – it happens to us all.

Here are some tips to help you with feeling embarrassed:

• Laugh it off – try to see the funny side. Ask yourself ‘is it really such a big deal?
• Move on – smile, shrug your shoulders and do something else.
• Take responsibility – if you upset someone, just say sorry. Remember to forgive yourself too!

What if embarrassment doesn’t go away?  

• Talk about it – talk to someone you trust. Ask them what they do when they feel ashamed. Talking will make you feel better.
• Be nice to yourself – try not to upset yourself. Give yourself a break and try to focus on something else.
• Make it into a joke to tell your friends –make a funny story and have a laugh with your friends about it.
   

We all know what it feels like to be embarrassed. You’re not alone!