There is a lot of talk about self-esteem these days. It can be too high or too low – both are bad.
But some are in no hurry to admit problems and continue to enjoy themselves, perceiving an immaculate image of themselves and not noticing shortcomings.
Let's find out whether it is possible to understand that self-esteem is clearly overestimated, and what to do about it.
Signs of over-inflated self-esteem
1. You might suspect something like this if you are used to bragging about your achievements, while nullifying someone else's efforts or contributions.
2. The next point is a painful reaction to criticism, failure to acknowledge one’s mistakes, wrongness, imperfection.
3. Also, with high self-esteem, people expect in advance some special attitude, attention, respect towards themselves.
And all this against the background of an appropriate attitude towards other people and their interests.
4. And these people are completely incapable of empathy, sympathy and understanding other people’s worries.
5. And the icing on the cake is total control and manipulation of the partner, colleagues, and acquaintances.
What to do about it
If you want to deal with the problem, it is better to immediately contact a specialist.
And if at some point it seemed that the experts don’t know anything, then you really need to acknowledge the fact that there is definitely something wrong with your self-esteem.
Previously we talked about how to protect your personal boundaries .
