Summary of Olivia Purvis's The Insecure Girl's Handbook

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#1 The inner critic is the voice that tells us we are not good enough, and it shows up when we are least expecting it. We can learn to recognize it and not let it dictate the things we say to ourselves, especially when we’re learning how to handle difficult situations.

#2 Insecurities are often developed from small, unnoticed moments in our pasts. They can come from not-so-subtle comments about our outfits or food choices, to friendship fallouts and uncomfortable job interviews.

#3 There are always going to be the small moments that stick with you, and the unshakable ones that seem to stay with you forever. You'll never be able to forget the time your ex-boyfriend shouted HAIRY MUFF! across a train platform, leaving you thinking body hair was unattractive.

#4 The inner critic is the voice in our head that constantly judges us, and it is often triggered by our emotions. We are more likely to give ourselves praise when we’re feeling joyful, and more inclined to give ourselves a knock when we’re feeling sadness, fear or anger.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 12, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822513570

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Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

The inner critic is the voice that tells us we are not good enough, and it shows up when we are least expecting it. We can learn to recognize it and not let it dictate the things we say to ourselves, especially when we’re learning how to handle difficult situations.

#2

Insecurities are often developed from small, unnoticed moments in our pasts. They can come from not-so-subtle comments about our outfits or food choices, to friendship fallouts and uncomfortable job interviews.

#3

There are always going to be the small moments that stick with you, and the unshakable ones that seem to stay with you forever. You'll never be able to forget the time your ex-boyfriend shouted HAIRY MUFF! across a train platform, leaving you thinking body hair was unattractive.

#4

The inner critic is the voice in our head that constantly judges us, and it is often triggered by our emotions. We are more likely to give ourselves praise when we’re feeling joyful, and more inclined to give ourselves a knock when we’re feeling sadness, fear or anger.

#5

Our inner critic is constantly telling us how awful we are, and how our failures are going to ruin our lives. But we create an inner monologue that makes these things feel much more serious than they are.

#6

When we add emotion to the situation, sometimes a simple bit of useful feedback can turn into a personality assault for the insecure girl. We are so bombarded with critiques that we didn’t ask for that genuine feedback can get our back up.

#7

The first images we see of women’s bodies are a tale of two halves – absolute scrutiny in the press, and #goals on Instagram – with the unattainable ideal