15 Ways That Can Help You Be A Humble Person

Proud people are annoying, right? They are those who always think they are better than others and never get tired of flaunting about their accomplishments. Worse, they can be aggressive if you outshine themóthey would not accept defeat.

As you do not like prideful people, you have to be careful not to be like them so others would not be annoyed with you as well. You have to evaluate yourself from time to time to make sure your feet stay on the ground.

If you are struggling with pride and you want to get rid of it, here are 20 ways that can help you do it.

Do not compare yourself with anyone else

This is the usual culprit of prideócomparison. So that you will not think too good about yourself, avoid checking how you do by comparing your achievements and capabilities with other people.

Do not compete against anyone

In connection to the first tip, do not aim to be better or higher than anyone else. This will affect how you treat others because everyone becomes a potential threat to you. If competition is an effective motivating force for you, then just compete with your past self so you will be determined to be better.

Acknowledge the Strength of others

If someone does better than you in one area or another, then accept that truth and do not resent the person. Remember that there will always be someone greater than you so accepting this fact and being happy for those who standout will save you from bitterness and poor social life.

Encourage those who are weaker than you

If someone does not do well like you do, cheer that person up and sincerely encourage him/her. If you can, then be willing to help him/her to improve. Do not be afraid that s/he might exceed you.

Admit your Mistakes

Whenever you have committed a mistake, be humble enough to admit it. Knowing when you are wrong and admitting it is a sign of maturity and wisdom. Moreover, only courageous people can do this.

Be willing to Apologize if you have done wrong

It is not enough that you admit your mistake. You have to sincerely face the people you have hurt or done harm and apologize. Together with this, you need to accept open-heartedly whatever their response would be to your apology.

Practice sportsmanship

In competitions, it is normal that someone wins and someone loses. Prepare your heart for the truth that you cannot be the winner all the timeóbut that is part of improving your craft. In case you lose, stop crying foul but rather genuinely congratulate the winner.

Do not let appreciations get into your head

Too many praises and appreciations could make your head grow big. To avoid this from happening, just treasure in your heart those appreciations you receive but do not meditate on them. Always evaluate yourself to make sure pride has not got into your head.

Do not envy others

Envy and jealousy can cause pride too. Since you want to prove you are better than the subject of your envy you tend to compare yourself with that person, highlight your advantages and his/her flaws.

Be content and thankful for what you have

This does not mean that you should not aim for greater thingsóyou always have to persevere to achieve them. However, while you do not have them yet, be content and grateful for what you currently possess. This will stop you from being envious of what others have, which could lead you to compete.

Put others before yourself

Another trait of being humble is being selflessóputting the needs and interests of others before yoursójust do not overdo it so your kindness would not be abused.

Do not demand attention and respect

Never demand special treatment, acknowledgment, or respect from others no matter what your position or credentials are. Like trust, respect is earned, and being unassuming is the first step to it. As the Bible says, do not exalt yourself because even God resists the proud.

Treat others like how you want to be treated

If you want to be respected, then you have to respect everyone else. If you want to be served, then you have to serve others too. Never think you deserve a better treatment than how you treat others.

Serve others

Do not wait to be served like youíre a royalty. Be willing to serve anyone, especially those who are less privileged than you. Even Jesus washed the feet of His disciples.

Do not think highly of yourself

No matter how high your education level is or how much you have in the bank, never think that you are better or more important than anyone else. The more blessings you have received, the humbler you should be. Notice how the more fruits a tree branch has, the lower it bows.