Imagine a scenario where you go somewhere, whether it be to work or a special night out, and you wear your favorite outfit. Your hair is doing what it should, so you are feeling pretty good on the outside. Your friends or workmates notice you, your confidence, and even compliment you on how you look. You smile broadly and say thank you!

After a few minutes, you suddenly begin to doubt your outward response. Did you appear too cocky when they complimented you? Did your response come off as egotistical? Were you just showing confidence or a big ego?

People tend to become cautious when carrying themselves with confidence, concerned their confidence may be misconstrued as egotistical. Many people allow that belief to dictate their actions and behavior. Continue reading →

We all feel the need to be validated by others at one time or another. We get a certain boost of confidence when people see our positive side, while we try to make our less desirable traits less evident to others. We can attribute this behavior to our ego.

When you hear the word ego, what springs to your mind? Do you immediately think about people with an inflated sense of self? If so, that’s a common thought.

However, all of us possess an ego. Ego simply refers to a person’s sense of self-esteem. A healthy ego means we have a favorable view of ourselves, making it essential to our identity, whereas for some people, having too much of a positive view of themselves can also pose a problem.

An unhealthy ego can harm a person’s emotions, thoughts, and reactions. An unhealthy ego can become an unpleasant trait once it causes a person to exhibit excessive qualities of self-importance. Continue reading →