Hey, welcome to my blog! Today I want to talk about something that I think affects many of us: the ego.

The question that many people ask themselves, especially when they are trying to improve their self-esteem, relationships, or happiness. Ego is the part of your mind that identifies with your personal story, your beliefs, your opinions, and your emotions. It’s the voice in your head that tells you who you are, what you want, and how you should act.

Ego is not necessarily a bad thing. It helps you to navigate the world, to express yourself, and to protect yourself from harm. But ego can also cause problems when it becomes too rigid, too attached, or too defensive.

A negative ego is when the part of our mind that tells us we are not good enough, that we need to compare ourselves to others, that we need to please everyone, and that we need to avoid failure at all costs. The negative ego is the source of many of our fears, insecurities, and self-sabotaging behaviours. It’s also the reason why we sometimes feel unhappy, dissatisfied, and unfulfilled in life.

A positive ego is a healthy sense of self-worth and confidence that allows you to pursue your goals and dreams without being held back by fear, insecurity, or self-doubt. A positive ego is not arrogant, narcissistic, or selfish. It is not based on external validation or comparison with others. It is based on your own inner values and strengths, and your ability to learn from your mistakes and grow as a person.

When your ego is out of balance, you may experience:

– Anxiety: You worry too much about what others think of you, or what might happen in the future.

– Anger: You react strongly to any perceived threat or criticism or feel resentful towards others who have what you don’t.

– Pride: You overestimate your abilities or achievements or look down on others who are different from you.

– Envy: You compare yourself to others and feel inferior or superior or want what they have.

– Guilt: You blame yourself for everything that goes wrong or feel unworthy of love or happiness.

These negative emotions can make you unhappy, stressed, and isolated. They can also prevent you from growing, learning, and changing. That’s why it’s important to have a healthy relationship with your ego. A healthy ego is flexible, adaptable, and open.

It allows you to:

– Accept yourself: You recognize your strengths and weaknesses and appreciate yourself for who you are.

– Respect others: You acknowledge the diversity and uniqueness of other people and treat them with kindness and compassion.

– Learn from mistakes: You see failures as opportunities to improve yourself, and welcome feedback and criticism.

– Embrace change: You are willing to try new things, explore new perspectives, and challenge your assumptions.

– Enjoy life: You are grateful for what you have, optimistic about what you can achieve, and curious about what you can discover.

A positive ego helps you to be authentic, assertive, and respectful of yourself and others. It enables you to cope with challenges, setbacks, and criticism without losing your motivation or self-esteem. It also allows you to appreciate and celebrate your achievements and successes without becoming complacent or arrogant.

It is not something that you are born with or that you can acquire overnight. It is something that you can develop and nurture over time by practicing self-care, self-compassion, and self-improvement. By doing so, you can cultivate a positive ego that will empower you to live a fulfilling and meaningful life.

How can you cultivate a healthy ego? There are many practices that can help you to balance your ego, such as meditation, mindfulness, journaling, therapy, coaching, or reading. The key is to find what works for you and make it a habit. By doing so, you will be able to live more authentically, peacefully, and joyfully.

Start to balance and align your ego, with your values today!

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and stay tuned for more posts from me I hope you found it useful. As always, I welcome comments and feedback, and please do share with anyone else who might enjoy the read.

Until next time, love and blessings

Jo

The High Vibe Therapist