In my opinion, depending on the language you are speaking in, the word self-consciousness is often used incorrectly or misunderstood in our everyday language. In German, for example, one commonly and frequently uses the word self-consciousness (which comes with a distinctive difference in the English language) to describe a person who appears to have high self-esteem. However, I believe that this is wrong.
Schlagwort: Self-confidence
When we receive news of successes and achievements from other people or from our loved ones, it is sometimes deeper feelings that influence our reaction and lead us to not share in the happiness. Our own insecurities and fears can move the success of the people closest to us and our positive reaction to it into the background. Jealousy, as well as feelings of unjust treatment, can play an equally important role.
Praxis für Hypnosetherapie 