Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public and got laughed at? Say, have you accidentally knocked over the water when you were talking with someone? And it's okay-you should even have a laugh about them.
Most of us have insecurities, or feel bad about ourselves because of past misfortune. However, it's normal to be imperfect. You should stop worrying about having to convince others of your worth or maintaining an ideal image of yourself. You should be honest with yourself about who you are and accept yourself despite your weaknesses. You won't be able to laugh at yourself without first accepting yourself.
Being a little sceptical about yourself actually helps to promote your confidence.
And optimistic people tend to be more successful. This is because making fun of ourselves contributes to our mental health and helps lift our mood in the face of difficulties or embarrassment. More importantly, it helps us realize our own weaknesses so we know which areas to do better in.
When you laugh at yourself, people will probably like you more because you're being real.
While laughing at someone else may hurt their feelings even if you didn't intend to, laughing at yourself does not - you might even bring a smile to their faces. People actually appreciate it when you laugh at yourself. Laughing at yourself shows that you are being real about your imperfections.
Just remember: it is human to make mistakes, and you have to accept yourself just as you are.
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A. Think about some past mistakes you made. B. Don't worry about losing respect from others. C. Chances are that we all have this kind of experience. D. Past experiences are perfect materials for good jokes. E. Laughing at yourself means accepting who you really are. F. Learn to laugh at yourself and you will be so much happier. G. Usually, people who are able to laugh at themselves are the optimistic ones. |
