How to Be Humble

 WHAT IS HUMILITY?

Humble people are respectful.  They do not behave arrogantly, nor do they expect others to treat thmas special. Rather,  a person with humility takes genuine interest in others, and is willing to learn from them. 

Sometimes humilty is misjudged as a weakness. In reality, it is a strength  that helps people recognize their faults and acknowledge their limitations.  

WHY IS HUMILITY IMPORTANT?

* Humilty benefits relationships.  "Overall, humble people are more connected to others," says the book The Narcissism Epidemic.  It adds that such people find it "easier  to relate to related to other people and the wider world."

* Humilty benfits your child's future.  Learning to be humble will help your child both now and later in life- for example, when seeking employment. "That young  person with bloated self-esteem, unaware of her own dificiences, is unlikely to do well in the job interview," writes Dr.Leonard Sax.  "But the young person who genuine interested in what the recruiter has to say is more likely to get the job." 

Next time: How to Be Humble - HOW TO TEACH HUMILITY

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