How to overcome inferiority complex?

Are there parts of your self-concept with which you aren't happy? For instance, do you expect to be rejected by others? Do you evaluate your own performance less favorably than others? Do you feel threatened by people you view as superior in some way? If you answered yes to these questions, it is possible you have an inferiority complex.Lack of confidence and low self esteem can make a person feel inferior and much less talented than the people around him/her. Difficult though, overcoming inferiority complex is vital, because it builds up negative thoughts in a person's mind. As a result, he/she finds it difficult to do even those things that he/she could accomplish very easily earlier. If you are also facing the same problem, then you should learn to get rid of it as soon as possible. The tips listed below will help you learn how to overcome inferiority complex and increase your self esteem as well as your confidence tremendously.

How to overcome inferiority complex?

1. If your inferiority stems from the company you keep, stop associating with all those who make you feel small, inadequate or insecure of your place and position.

2. If the causes of your feeling of inferiority are your tasks at work or at social functions, stop accepting them. Know your limitations and the extent of your abilities. Refuse to become involved in anything that you cannot follow through successfully just because it puts you in the limelight for a while.

3. If people with names or titles make you feel small, self-conscious and insignificant avoid close contact with them. Why play "second fiddle" to them? Associate with those who come nearer to your standards and those who make you feel comfortable.

4. Place a price on yourself, on your knowledge, ability, dignity and self-respect. Refuse to serve as a mat for others to walk upon. Speak up. Voice your displeasure, your likes or dislikes. Do it again and again and before long your fear of speaking up and your feeling of inferiority will be gone.

5. It is commendable to seek higher levels but only when you have prepared yourself and not at the expense of your self-esteem and self-confidence.

6 The lack of proficiency also makes one feel inferior to others. If you are in the same situation, then you need to concentrate on improving your skills. Develop your aptitude. Keep yourself updated about the events happening around you. If you are more talented, at least equally skilled, than others, you won’t feel inferior at any point of time.

7 Some people enjoy degrading others. They deliberately wish to hurt and humiliate other people, in order to feel superior about themselves. If you are surrounded by such people, learn to handle them. Answer them back confidently. Remember, you should not let anyone hurt your self esteem.

8 Every person is gifted in at least one way. Give time to yourself. Explore your talents and try to improve them. This will build up your self esteem and make you feel good about yourself, banishing the inferiority complex.

9 Last, but not the least, learn to be happy and enjoy life to the fullest. Smile whenever you can. Do not frown. Do things that you enjoy. This will help you a great deal in overcoming inferiority complex.

If we follow the below given advices, the inferiority complex can be easily tackled.

1. Be a team member and work along with others.

2. Be balanced in self analysis and self consciousness.

3. Participate in group activities, so that inferiority complex can be over come to some extent

4. Never compare yourself with others unnecessarily.

There are number of people who were more unlucky than you. Some are even physically and mentally handicapped. But they are striving daily to lead a normal life. They are not blaming anybody and including God.

5. Don’t neglect your studies and your career.

6. See positive points in you only and utilize them utmost.

7. Read the life histories of 1.Abraham Lincoln, 2.helen Keller. They never get despired, but reached the top positions in life with hard work only. They were not born with silver spoon. Hard work and perseverance will never let you down.

Overcoming inferiority complex is entirely in your hands. Consult psychiatrist if necessary.

Cheers

Arun K.K