Why do so many of us feel the burning need to defend ourselves even when we're not being attacked? Most people are aware of defensive behavior. It's easy to identify from the outside. It says more about our lack of stability and self-esteem than anything else. The only reason we stay in that mindset is because our insecurities are triggered by the implications that we've done something wrong. It's time we understand that we need a change in mindset, and the way we begin our healing process is through self-acceptance.