5 Ways to Stop Feeling Inadequate

There may be times when we question whether we are enough. We may wonder if we are good enough for our friends, our family, our job, and the lifestyle we choose to lead. We may start feeling inadequate.


Although this is not a great feeling to have, it is only temporary. It allows you to do some self-reflection, focus on all the positive parts of your personality, and allow those feelings of inadequacy to simply disappear!


Let’s take a look at how we can change these feelings!


How To Stop Feeling So Inadequate:


1. Remind yourself of your success.

Sometimes, all it takes is a moment where we remind ourselves how far we’ve come.


* Draw up a list of everything you are proud of. Consider any educational courses you’ve taken, achievements from your job, and the activities, events, books, television shows, and even clothes that you like and appreciate.


* Write down everything that allows you to identify yourself as an individual.


* Doing this allows you to look at your achievements, your likes, and dislikes, and all the different aspects of your personality that make you relevant, important, and interesting.


* Writing these ideas down can help you to condense, collate and organize your thoughts and remind yourself of just how far you’ve come in this difficult world!


* It is far too easy these days to compare yourself to everyone else.


* Whether it's on social media, conversations with our friends, or just judging somebody who is walking down the street, we all tend to compare ourselves to somebody else.


* It’s time to stop those comparisons. They are unhealthy and toxic and will cloud your judgment with negative thoughts.


2. Understand that you are unique.

Remember the previous suggestion, where you write down your successes, likes, and dislikes that define you as a person.


* It’s a great way of reminding yourself that you have your personality and shouldn’t be comparing yourself to anyone else. You are enough as you are.


3. Widen your social circle.

This may sound somewhat counterproductive, but it could be that some of your friends in your friendship group have inadvertently made you feel inferior or inadequate.


* Consider trying to meet new people with new points of view. They will be less likely to judge your lifestyle or your choices and they can get to know you for the individual that you are.


* Don’t ignore your current friends, just have a wider circle with new points of view!


4. Do something for yourself.

Whether you want to go on vacation for a while or you want to start a new hobby, take the plunge and do something different.


* You’ll feel much more in control if you dare to take a chance and do something for yourself. You won’t feel inadequate, instead, you’ll feel excited and full of purpose.


5. Take a social media detox.

On social media it’s easy to compare ourselves to others in the same way we compare ourselves to other people in person.


* Consider deactivating or taking a break from social media for a while and allowing yourself to live in the moment and enjoy everything that you have around you.


When we feel inadequate, it can be hard to shake that feeling off.

You just need to make sure you don’t compare yourself to others and you live your individual, authentic life to the best of your ability.

What’s your biggest issue? How do you handle it – or can you think of any additional tips you can share with others if you don’t have an issue with this in your life?
Share them with us in our Comments – or share this blog post on Twitter or Facebook or wherever you feel it could help someone you know.


Cheers, Helene Malmsio

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