I know you probably think you don't have an ego but the truth is, everyone does. Your ego is a part of who you are and, when it is in balance, it can be a good thing. Our ego drives our desire to look good, professional, presentable. Without it, we simply wouldn't care. It can drive us to success and to achieve what we want in life. It helps build our confidence and reminds us that we are good enough, and that we are amazing! Ego also inspires a leader’s ability to take charge and to take initiative. I'm sure you've heard yourself say, "This isn't my ego talking here but..." That's an unconscious understanding that an ego exists within you. But when our egos aren't in balance, it can cause us to be insecure, judgmental, and unforgiving. How do you know when your ego isn't in balance?
So how do you balance your ego to a healthy state?
Your ego is a key to your self development and self awareness so it's important to ensure that it is healthy and balanced. When we release control and any denial of who we are, it offers an interesting and new feeling of freedom. You give light to what's within you. We can't change what we don't acknowledge and if you want to work on balancing your ego, first understand your ego exists. Acknowledgment and responsibility create change. "Try to understand the ego. Analyze it, dissect it, watch it, observe it, from as many angles as possible. And don't be in a hurry to sacrifice it, otherwise the greatest egoist is born: the person who thinks he is humble, the person who thinks that he has no ego." ~ Osho |
Vanessa Marie Dewsbury
Mind & Body Wellness Archives
May 2023
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