These days, whether you’re scrolling through social media or sitting in a meeting, it can feel like everyone’s trying to prove a point. Being confident is good, but if you always need to be right, win, or stay in control, that’s your ego talking. And when ego takes over, it often leads to more stress, more fights, and less peace.
The truth is, we all have an ego. It doesn’t always show up as a big attitude– it can be as small as not liking criticism or feeling bad when someone else gets the credit. The good news is, you can learn to handle it. All it takes is a bit of self-awareness and a few simple daily habits. Here are some easy ways to keep your ego in check and stay grounded.