{"id":39429,"date":"2016-03-09T10:16:57","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T18:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/?p=39429"},"modified":"2016-03-11T10:08:44","modified_gmt":"2016-03-11T18:08:44","slug":"8-strategies-help-let-go-inferiority-complex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/8-strategies-help-let-go-inferiority-complex\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Strategies to Help You Let Go of Your Inferiority Complex"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Having an inferiority complex<\/em> is like having recorder playing the same thing over and over in your head. Nobody is perfect that\u2019s for sure! So many of us strive for perfection every day and yet it is difficult to quiet the voices in our head that haunt us about how inferior we are. You know what I mean. \u201cHe\u2019s so handsome; he would never go out with a girl like me.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ll never get that job; I\u2019m just not smart enough.\u201d \u201cI\u2019ll never drop this weight, I\u2019ve tried everything and nothing works.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, if you don\u2019t have the talents, skills or drive that you need to accomplish what it is you want, then you are only feeding the inferiority complex fuel to keep that recorder playing on autopilot whether you like it or not.<\/em><\/strong> Maybe it\u2019s time for a change!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You developed your inferiority complex<\/strong> at some point in your past. There was a defining moment when it occurred. It could have been something that someone said. Perhaps you looked up to someone who was achieving what you wanted but you didn\u2019t have the strategies in place and instead of making a change; you simply began bashing yourself over it. What\u2019s the solution?<\/p>\n

You might think you need to do a few more affirmations or go get hypnotized or worse yet, give up on your dreams all together as an answer. No, these aren\u2019t good solutions. I can tell you that in order to get rid of your inferiority complex that you have been carrying around with you for what seems like a lifetime, you\u2019ll need to start with two things. Yes, pretty simple right? I said simple but I didn\u2019t say it would be easy. The first component is DECISION and the second is INTENTION. When you put these two things together, it\u2019s like TNT! You must decide right here and right now that you will stop the negative talk. You need to have a greater intention to banish your inferiority complex forever! This is just a start though, you\u2019ll need more ammunition So let\u2019s get to it!.<\/p>\n

The good news is that once you begin this process and put solid actionable strategies into place, you\u2019ll really be unstoppable!<\/em><\/strong> But how? How to stop putting yourself down when it is a habit that you practice on a daily basis?<\/p>\n

Below are strategies to get you on the right track to help you conquer your inferiority complex. Get serious though, you will never change your life if you don\u2019t begin by changing your behavior. Don\u2019t simply read this then move on, implement these strategies right away.<\/strong><\/p>\n

1 – Audit your life circle<\/strong>: First things first. You need to establish what is working and what is not working. If your career is going great but you are lacking confidence in the relationship area because you need to improve something, it\u2019s time to be real and make some changes. Maybe you need to learn how to be a better communicator or listener. It\u2019s up to you to discover what you need to change in any one part of your life to improve it and feel better about it in the long run.<\/p>\n

2 – Replace negative words you say.<\/strong> It might be true that you\u2019re clumsy, overweight, or uneducated. Nevertheless, that hardly suggests that you\u2019re unintelligent or that you can\u2019t be kinder to yourself. Make list of how you put yourself down and find a different, more positive way of saying it. You could say \u201cI should practice being more graceful.\u201d \u201cI am glad that I am working towards being healthier by working out and eating better.\u201d Also, make a list of your characteristics that make you feel inferior.<\/p>\n