Quiet your ego
The paradox of humility: those who are genuinely humble are also the most secure in who they are, with a strong sense of self-worth, self-acceptance, and self-compassion. When you quiet your ego, you will expand your joy.
A quieter ego does not mean losing or diminishing who you are. It’s something that creates harmony between yourself and others, one that recognizes that we are all connected and worthy of compassion. Far too often, our egos are what get in the way of this greater goal. We’ve all felt the sting of being unrecognized because someone’s ego got in the way. And we’ve all surely failed to recognize others’ gifts because of our egos, too.
People with quieter egos take greater responsibility for their mistakes, are less defensive about them, seek to grow as people, and are open to new perspectives. One recent study found that quiet egos are also correlated with life satisfaction and a stronger sense of authenticity.
One way to help quiet your ego, and make a difference in the world at the same time? Celebrate other people. Gratitude and humility support one another, with a positive relationship found between the two of them. When you see someone shining, doing well, or making a difference, let them know. Thank them for their contribution. Elevate people who you see doing good in the world. When we all quiet our egos a little bit, we can create a world of more joy.
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