I have noticed that when I’m on solo trips, I’m more aware of how I look compared to the other people around me. I’m not the most fashionable person, and usually I’m wearing whatever I find comfortable, not worrying too much about what others think. But when I’m around people who are quite obviously putting a lot of effort into their looks and outfits, I can’t help but feel a little out of place and a bit self-conscious.
Regardless of how I’m feeling, I still go out and have a great time and make friends. But I’m just wondering if anyone else has experienced this, and if so, how did you cope with it?
Traveling solo can be a great way to meet new people and explore a new city, but it can also be intimidating at times. I’ve noticed that on some of my trips, I’ve felt more aware of how I compare to the other people around me in terms of fashion and style. I’m not the most fashionable person and usually I just wear whatever I’m comfortable in, not worrying too much about what others think.
But when I’m surrounded by people who are obviously putting a lot of effort into their looks, I can’t help but feel a bit out of place and self-conscious. On my recent trips to Berlin and Madrid, I was staying in social hostels for the first time and had the opportunity to meet a lot of people. It was great to meet new people and experience new cultures, but I also noticed that many of the other young women (and guys too) were very well dressed and put-together.
I’m always up for meeting new people and going out and having a great time, but I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this feeling of being a bit self-conscious in comparison to others? How do you cope with it?
Traveling solo can be an incredibly rewarding and eye-opening experience, but it can also be intimidating and can make us more aware of how we’re perceived by others. Whether it’s the people at the hostel we’re staying at, or people we meet on bar crawls and in clubs, it can be hard not to compare yourself to others.
It’s important to remember that everyone is on their own journey and we all have our own unique style and manner. It’s okay to have days where you don’t feel as confident in your own skin, but it’s important to take a step back and remember that you don’t need to conform to any particular standard.
Everyone is different, and we all have our own unique ways of expressing ourselves. So, if you ever do find yourself in a situation where you’re feeling self-conscious, remember that you don’t need to worry about what anyone else thinks. Just take a deep breath, remind yourself that you’re on your own journey and be your own unique self.