Nurturing a Healthy Ego
The term "Ego" originates from Latin and signifies the concept of 'I'. In this episode of The Habit Coach podcast, Ashdin talks about our ego. Ego constitutes a pivotal facet of our existence. Regrettably, the adverse manifestations of ego, such as entitlement and arrogance, possess the potential to undermine our interpersonal connections. Additionally, Ashdin underscores that an ego-driven by comparisons fosters stress and discontentment, whereas personal rigidity begets stagnation and disharmony, not only impeding individual growth but also affecting those around us. Hence, a heightened awareness of our conversational employment of the pronouns 'I' and 'Mine' becomes instrumental in comprehending our ego. Now that you have assimilated the means to gauge your ego, let's explore strategies for cultivating a robust and wholesome ego. These encompass fostering self-esteem, exercising assertiveness, establishing boundaries and nurturing interpersonal bonds. Ashdin further imparts insightful practices to foster a healthy ego, such as embracing the art of refusing a minimum of three daily requests and proactively seeking assistance when needed.