The more humble participants where, the better the predicted relationship outcomes. There is a study that shows that humility is positively correlated with relationship outcomes such as satisfaction and forgiveness 1. Not many people want to be friends with those who are arrogant. Think about it this way, how many of your close friends are completely self-centered? How many of your friends think that they are better than everyone else and are always bragging about themselves, rubbing their accomplishments in other people’s faces? The answer is probably not many if any at all. ![]() One of the most clear benefits of being more humble is that you will be more likable. Humility is often an overlooked trait but here are some reasons why you should try to be more humble. People who are humble also do not boast of their accomplishments or abilities to others, they don’t rub it in. Someone who is humble simply thinks that they are not the best, not necessarily that they are the worst but perhaps somewhere in the middle. For example, someone with low self-esteem might think that they are the worst at something and everyone else is better than them. ![]() It is important to make the distinction between humility and low self-esteem which are often confused. Humility can be defined as modesty, having a realistic or low view of yourself and self-importance. ![]() ![]() It is during this time of inflated egos and obsession with self-images that humility is most valued. There is a larger emphasis on competition and demonstrating how you are better than others, showing how you stand out. In a world becoming ever-more dominated by social media, there is a greater focus on one’s self-image.
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