By Danel 
No one is born with inferiority complex. Inferiority is not innate, but a product of environmental influences. In other words, people learn to feel inferior about themselves from their environment. They can also unlearn what they have learned and learn something new. Therefore, inferiority complex is a changeable mindset.
Since each person is unique in nature and in the environment they grew up in, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to overcoming feelings of inferiority. However, people with this type of problem can develop a healthy/accurate view of themselves by applying the tips below.
➊ Not being dependent on other people’s opinions
When we do something as children, we want our parents or those we consider adults to tell us that it is good, right, and good. It is important to let go of such childish behavior as we grow up. While it is important to ask for feedback from others and evaluate our work, relying on their opinions can ultimately damage our self-image.
➋ Separate ourselves from negative thoughts
We need to separate ourselves/our identity from the negative thoughts that have accumulated in our minds as much as possible. In other words, when we stop weighing ourselves down with those negative thoughts, those thoughts lose their power. Of course, if they have been with us for a long time, they may not go away easily and quickly because we have developed a relationship with them. However, if we decide not to live with them, they will gradually give way. In their place, we will introduce appropriate thoughts. Just as those gradually entered and took their place, new and good thoughts will gradually enter our minds and take their place if we give them a chance.
➌ Learning from our failures rather than condemning ourselves
No one is immune to mistakes. What makes a difference is how we handle our mistakes. If we blame ourselves for our mistakes, we will find it difficult to accept ourselves. If we learn from our mistakes and think about what we need to improve in the future, we will accept ourselves and move forward. Therefore, instead of blaming ourselves and others for all the problems, failures, failures, and bad things that we have experienced in our lives, whether they are our own or others’, it is a better option to learn from the bad things and move forward.
➍ Not putting ourselves in competition
Every person is a unique being. The potential within each person may not be the same. Each person has a different upbringing and environment. Therefore, instead of always competing with others and comparing ourselves to others, it helps to identify the good things we have and devise ways to use them in a better way. We can learn good things for ourselves from the success, strength, good things, and victories of other people. Therefore, it is important to abandon the competitive lifestyle and learn from others.
➎ Growing our gifts by identifying them
Just as everyone has a gift, we also have a gift. Therefore, by identifying our inner potential, our needs, and our opportunities, we can develop our gifts through knowledge and skills. By developing more knowledge and skills in the areas we are good at or want to work and be, we can become more productive. When we are able to benefit ourselves and others with our abilities, we also find satisfaction and happiness. Being able to do something good for others also helps us to have a positive attitude about ourselves.
➏ Consult a professional
So, when we have problems accepting ourselves, we often focus on the weaknesses, flaws, and mistakes in our lives rather than the good things. Identifying the causes of feelings of inferiority can be very helpful in finding the right solution. The reasons may vary from person to person.
If we don’t accept ourselves, we become our own enemies. We are always at war with ourselves. We carry the enemy inside us. So, by accepting ourselves, we can live in peace and get rid of the feeling of inferiority!
➐ Abandoning unproductive paths
Trying to do flawless work to gain people’s approval and to feel good about ourselves is a useless approach. No one can be perfect in their speech and actions. Therefore, following this path will only lead to further self-defeat and feelings of inferiority.
Trying to be better than others in a spirit of jealousy does not eliminate feelings of inferiority. Unhealthy competition puts us in a balance between winning and losing.
Often, focusing on negative things only serves to perpetuate and increase our feelings of inferiority.
It is not always correct to assume that our self-image will be positive just because we are equal to other people in terms of ability, competence, education, finances, and other things. Therefore, the focus should not be on improving our status, but on learning to accept ourselves, no matter what our status is. We need to get rid of negative feelings about ourselves.
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