Maddie Ziegler
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Oct 17, 2013 · Key points. "Fitting in" means changing oneself to be part of a group, whereas "belonging" means showing up as oneself and being welcomed. Giving up the effort to "fit in" leaves more energy...
Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be in order to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are” (p. 231–32).
Mar 30, 2023 · Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be in order to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change who we...
Oct 14, 2019 · Belonging is in direct contrast to fitting in. It has roots that go deep and are unshakeable, whereas acceptance is shallow and fickle. Belonging brings emotional security, but acceptance-seeking is undependable ground that is constantly shifting beneath you.
Jul 22, 2021 · Belonging is embracing your nature and adjusting your lifestyle, friends, behaviors, thoughts, and patterns accordingly. Fitting in is shrinking your personality to fit the mold.
Dec 15, 2023 · 1. Identify the group that you want to feel a sense of belonging with. Most likely this will be the popular "in"-crowd but think of specific words that describe the group. This will help you better visualize and organize the things you will need to do to feel a sense of belonging. Use this template: The popular kids are __________.
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Fitting In and Self-Esteem. Everyone feels awkward, insecure, or alone at times—especially during adolescence. Between how media depicts growing up, mean kids at school, and puberty, it’s unfortunately common to not feel great about yourself sometimes.
