Think you know yourself well? Psychology suggests our self-image can be surprisingly inaccurate. Discover five ways cognitive biases, memory and social comparison can influence how we judge our own personality and behaviour.
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Judging your personality based on one mistake
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Overestimating your abilities
We can’t be completely unbiased when we judge our own skills. Sometimes, a person with less skill might think they are an expert. On the other hand, some people might seriously underestimate their own talents. That’s why it’s best to judge yourself based on your actual performance, not just feelings.
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Thinking you know everything about your decisions
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Assuming you know what others think
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Believing the stories you tell yourself
We often label ourselves with things like, “I’m very shy,” or “I can’t handle stress.” Over time, these labels start to feel like our fixed identity. But our self-concept is always changing with new experiences and situations. So, it’s wrong to let old beliefs decide what you are capable of today.
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