It was about three years ago that I heard these words for the very first time and being someone who has not yet been on the pedestal of life issues, I did not understand what it means until recently when I was actually getting inferior in my mind.
Inferiority complex as defined by Merriam-webster 'is a belief that you are lessworthy or important than other people' and this is actually what I was feeling, I most times felt dejected and unworthy to be in some gatherings because of my mindset of the fact that I was inferior.
It happened to me recently after graduating from the college and getting back to my hometown where I have tons of other university students and without them saying a word, I was so inferior in my mind being only a diploma holder and not a degree holder. I started ostracizing myself from them, when they talk, I will rather keep shut and I even dislike them seeing me and it went on an on. It did not help me a bit and as a matter of truth, I constantly get drained with this attitude of mine towards my situation.
In life, it mostly certain that you will feel inferior compared to others. I often hear people say "my mates that we graduated from secondary school together are now in the university and here I am, still at home", among other common statements and as it were, your joy consequently gets stolen away because you are feeling inferior, perplexed and dejected. Inferiority complex will only drain you of power and it will create worry in you and when you start worrying, you stop thinking because worrying is worrying nothing more, nothing less.
I do not know the areas of your life that you are feeling inferior in but I know your pain and anguish and that is why it was laid in my Spirit to share with you the breakthrough keys that will help you as they have helped me...
1. Understand that where you are today is the necessary place you need to be.
It is hard to admit this but I want to let you know that where you are today is not the end of your life's journey, it is just the point that you need to be before achieving the greatness that lies ahead of you.
Albert Einstein was regarded as a dummy by his teacher and the teacher thought and even said to his father that he would not amount to anything. If he had been way more inferior and stopped at that point, I might not have referenced him on today's article. Benjamin Carson was also regarded as dummy and yet he made it. Stop thinking too low about yourself. You are where you need to be and that is God orchestrating things in your favour.
2. Your destiny is quite different from others.
Most people think that they are the same with their mates. This is not all together true. There are up to 7 billion people in the world and each of us have different purpose and destiny. In as much your destiny differs, so will your destination. When you see people ahead of you, complement them and know within you that you are not going along the person's path.
3. Speak uplifting words to yourself.
Breaking inferiority complex is a great job because you are battling with your mind and a great job requires a great action and that is why you need to start using your mouth to say positive things about yourself. I shared with you 'Going through the day with affirmation' on Monday. Digest it more and more uplift yourself with inspiring words to move you out of your present state of despair.
4. Listen to tapes and read books.
If I want to tell you what helped me overcome mine earlier, it was the habit of listening to tapes and reading great books. Buried in these materials are words that will change your life forever and if you do not make a move of listening or reading, then you are against change and growth. I could remember some books that I have to read back then: Act like a success, Think like a success by Steve Harvey; Attitude is Everything by Keith Harrel; Talent is never enough by John C. Maxwell, among others. Read and Listen because your lifetime treasure is in the materials.
5. Stop worrying and start thinking.
As said earlier, inferiority complex creates worry and when you worry, you stop thinking. Instead, reshuffle your system and think your way to the top. Think of the possible ways that are good ways and are in God's plan for your life that can help you to the top. Start Thinking right now !
6. Surround yourself with confidant motivators.
These are your inner circles. When things were not right for me, I beckon on them and they inspire me to living life to the fullest. I can boldly say that without them, I would not have been this better.
7. Believe in God for the absolute best.
God has always been my refuge in terms of trouble. When needs arise, He magnificently settle them. Trust and believe in Him for the best in your life because that is what I am doing and I am grateful for that. Study his words and get the direction for your life, pray to him and commit your ways to his hands.
God is my refuge. Make him yours too.
Afterthought
This is a battlefield of the mind that you have to win if you want to experience massive growth and success.
Get this shared to people you care about because at a point in our lives, we all feel inferior against the superior. God bless you !
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