Self-Reflection and Introspection
This cluster discusses the value, pitfalls, and processes of personal self-awareness, introspection, recognizing flaws like ego and self-defeating thoughts, and pursuing self-improvement.
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Have you tried some self-awareness? That might help you understand the point being made.
I don't think so. You seem to have a very negative view of your own self but just the fact you can notice and more over write here that clearly makes me think you're on the right track to solve them whenever you might want it.
Glad to see I'm not alone in my "self defeating" thoughts
I wouldn't use the word narcissism to describe this. I'm worried about suggesting too many things, so maybe just consider these two:1. Your traits and actions, both good and bad, what are they? Can you describe them, in other words, can you describe yourself through them? Try to do it, and do not use the word "am." Try to write down as many as you can.(In other words, never "I am a fisherman", only "I fish.")2. Spend time trying to consciously imp
Yes. People don't like being confronted with their shortcomings. Cultivate humility - you'll learn more.
Thanks for the explanation. Congratulations on figuring that out. I have similar tendencies to your old self and it definitely holds me back. I'm working on it!
Self correcting - first you talk to yourself, then you start answering yourself, then you argue with yourself - then you sulk and stop talking to you.
Try to honestly criticize yourself (don't be mean!) and after hearing the "what" (your criticism; something that you would like to improve), you can more clearly consider the "why" and "how".
you are stuck; over analyzing your life. I mean it's not bad to be self aware of what is wrong with you. but the point is "what's next?". yes you know all this about yourself. what are you going to do do about it?don't try very hard because you'll probably fail. 0.01% percent improvement every day is enough. read one page, walk 100 meters, ... you get the idea.never victimize yourself. it's a self fulfilling prophecy.your problem is that you are unable
It's good to learn from this that your personal introspection isn't as dependable as you think it is. Introspection is a liar.