We can easily let our ego take over and cause us to have excessive pride which will then cloud our judgement. Pride can be a good thing if it’s rooted in doing important things but is bad if is rooted in trying to be an important person. This type of pride doesn’t create anything long lasting or help create a better future. Not taking help because you’re too prideful in looking weak also makes the environment harder than it has to be.

Humility is having a modest view of your own importance. If you’re showing the world your importance with your actions versus words, then you’re doing things that will create a more authentic experience for yourself and those around you that can handle more shocks to the system. It’s okay to say you’re great at something, just make sure your actions can prove and don’t worry about asking for help when needed.

Journal Prompts

1. Is your pride making things harder or worse off than they should be? How can you know if your pride is doing so?
2. How can you use humility to create more authentic experiences and ensure you’re growing in the right areas?