Reasons That Make You a Better Person than you think are often overlooked, especially in our busy lives. Let’s be honest, in the hustle and bustle of 2024, it’s easy to feel like you’re spinning your wheels and going nowhere. As someone with a university degree and who’s juggled a million different responsibilities, let me tell you: you're doing better than you give yourself credit for.
Think about your daily routines. Whether you’re a parent, a student, or a professional, every day you’re taking small but crucial steps towards being a more awesome version of yourself. And sometimes, even the smallest victories feel like winning an Olympic gold medal. Trust me, doing the dishes without being asked for the third time this week? That’s superhero stuff.
So why do you often feel like you’re just not cutting it? It all boils down to that pesky inner critic who loves pointing out flaws while ignoring virtues. This article will shine a light on how incredibly awesome you really are, focusing on areas like self-awareness, empathy, resilience, and yes, even how you treat your pet goldfish. We’ll also delve into specific traits that highlight your awesomeness. Get ready to say, “Whoa, I DID do that!”
First things first, let’s talk about self-awareness. Most people think being self-aware means having life all figured out. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. Self-awareness is actually about knowing where you stand, strengths and all. It's about recognizing your own emotional triggers and making a conscious choice to respond rather than react. {Developing Self-Awareness}. Remember that time when you didn’t lose your cool at the family dinner despite your cousin’s questionable political views? Yeah, self-awareness right there.
Next up, empathy. This underrated gem significantly boosts your people skills. Ever listened to a friend vent about work without drifting off into Instagram stories? Kudos, my friend. Empathy helps you connect on a deeper level, making you not just a good friend but a great one. {Practicing Empathy}. Just being there for someone can make all the difference, and you’re doing it more often than you think.
Then there’s resilience. Everyone loves a comeback story, and guess what? Yours is in the making. Life throws curveballs, and in 2024, it feels like those curveballs are coming faster than ever. But each time you get knocked down and pick yourself back up, you're proving just how resilient you are. {Building Resilience}. So the next time your plans go astray, remember: you’ve already overcome so much, what’s one more hiccup?
Maybe you’re not convinced yet, but stick around. By the end of this article, you’ll see just how much of a rock star you are—day in and day out.
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1. You've Achieved a Lot
You probably think that you've not done much that's noteworthy in your life. But if you had to write a list of everything you've done in your life, you'd realise that you've done all sorts of things. Maybe you've coped with personal difficulties or health problems. Perhaps you've done a lot to help other people. Be as complimentary about yourself as you would other people.
2. People Admire You and Your Accomplishments
Chances are that even if you think you haven't done much with your life and that there's nothing particularly admirable about you, other people think highly of certain things about you. They may think that you're really determined, or admire the way you look out for others. And if other people think well of you, why aren't you thinking well of yourself?
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3. The Perfect Person … Does Not Exist
Nobody's perfect. I say this again and again, because I think that too many people criticise themselves for not being perfect. But it's something that's impossible to live up to. So don't do yourself down for not being perfect, or aspire to something that can't be achieved. Accept yourself as the human being that you are.
4. Life Can Be Tough, and You're Doing Your Best
Nobody has a life that's free of problems. Nor does it come with an instruction manual. We have to do the best we can to cope with life, and that's not always easy (in fact, it rarely is!). So appreciate that you're doing your best and always have done. Don't be critical of yourself because you haven't always got it right. That's just impossible!
5. We're Not Nearly Nice Enough to Ourselves
How often do we give ourselves messages that we'd never say to someone else? We are really quite rude about ourselves and think that we're just not good enough. So be nicer to yourself and recognise what you have to offer. You're a smart, caring, decent person and the world is lucky to have you!
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6. You're a Unique Individual
You may not be perfect (so what!), but you are a unique individual. There's nobody else quite like you in the world, and it would be a different place without you. You are important to a number of people who care about you. Everyone has something to offer, so recognise what your contribution to the world is, even if it doesn't seem to be that significant.
7. You Can Be Too Modest!
Why is it considered so bad to be proud of yourself and your accomplishments? You know, you can be too modest! So you're probably a much better person than you think you are. Start being proud of what you've achieved and what you have to offer!
What five things do you most like about yourself? Go on, make a list!
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