A how-to guide on keeping your ego in check
Have you ever hesitated to admit a mistake or apologize due to your humongous ego in a relationship? Well, we all have been there! Ego is basically a feeling of self-importance or a sense of personal identity that every human being possesses. However, you need to regulate your ego in certain situations. Here's how to tackle extreme ego.
Try putting yourself in other's shoes
Work on being more compassionate and empathetic by putting yourself in the shoes of others and being more open to their experiences. Reflect on people who add positivity and joy to your life. Listen to people and their experiences to set your ego aside and understand the situation well. Even when you don't agree with them, listening attentively will make you respect their viewpoint.
Practice gratitude
Developing a sense of gratitude can help silence your ego and find peace and positivity in life. Practicing gratitude every day will help you relish good experiences, build strong relationships and improve your mental health. You can maintain a gratitude journal and write two things you are grateful for in it every day to realize how much we human beings take things for granted.
Take criticisms sportingly
Criticism can often break your confidence, make you doubt yourself, and hurt your ego as you think the other person is attacking you and trying to bring you down. Instead of always taking it in a bad way, handle criticism with grace with the goal of self-development. Take the feedback sportingly and reframe it in a way that it becomes your biggest motivator.
Recognize your ego problem
Every individual possesses an ego, which contributes to our distinctiveness and uniqueness. However, this ego can sometimes negatively impact your relationships when you become excessively self-absorbed. It is essential to be mindful of your ego's presence and identify the triggers that activate it. By developing this awareness, you can take proactive steps towards self-improvement and fostering healthier interactions with others.
Don't compare yourself with others
Comparing yourself with others can affect your confidence levels and make you feel bad about yourself which in turn can trigger your ego problems. Therefore, refrain from comparing yourself with others, and instead, concentrate on improving your work to find self-satisfaction. You can get motivated and inspired by someone's work but don't compare them with yourself to keep your ego in check.
