Downplaying your achievements

Whenever someone compliments you on a job well done, if your response is to say something like, “Oh, it was nothing. Anyone could have done it”, this behavior is more than just modesty. It’s a way of dismantling your own successes, making them seem less significant than they are.

It’s as if we’re afraid that owning our achievements will come off as arrogant or egotistical.

But the truth is, acknowledging your accomplishments doesn’t make you conceited – it shows you recognize your own worth.

Start accepting compliments with a simple “Thank you,” instead of brushing them off. It is a small change, but it makes a big difference in how you view yourself.