Say hello to healthier you: How to develop positive relationship with your ego

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Say hello to healthier you: How to develop positive relationship with your ego

Monday 03rd June, 2024 11:12| By Njeri Wambui

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Throughout our lives, our ego remains a major part of us as it influences our sense of self-worth, competence, identity, and the ability to declare who we are.

The ego has a great influence on self-perception and plays a major role in our interpersonal relationships. It influences our actions in a wide range of ways, including influencing our self-identity and self-awareness.

Over time, our self-worth and self-awareness are shaped by how we perceive ourselves, which is an integral part of interpersonal relations.

Ego in shaping our interactions

Our ego plays a significant role in how we relate to each other. Having a healthy ego allows you to empathize with others while simultaneously maintaining healthy boundaries.

Alternatively, having an inflated ego can lead to arrogance and difficulty forming healthy relationships.

Below are some ways we work on having a healthier relationship with ego. They include;

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Refrain from negative self-talk

You don’t have to let your ego define you through self-criticism. Develop self-compassion and acceptance, and you’ll be a happier person.

Self-awareness

To understand how your thoughts and behaviours are affected by your ego, Become aware of your ego’s motivations and how they affect your thoughts and behaviours by practising mindfulness and introspection.

Learn acceptance

Learn to take responsibility for your strengths as well as your weaknesses. Acknowledge that you have imperfections and they are part of what makes you human.

Be compassionate

While working on your ego, you need to extend kindness to yourself and others.

Embrace growth mindset

Make sure that you see challenges as opportunities for you to grow positively, not as threats to your self-esteem.

Self-confidence vs Humility

It is important to find a balance and acknowledge your limitations while maintaining self-confidence. Aim to find the right balance between self-confidence and humility.