7 Things You Should Do Right Now to Control Your Arrogance

 

You may be proud of your intelligence and confidence, but if you’re arrogant, it’s a problem for everyone around you. As Michael Jordan said, I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying. To stop being arrogant, you must learn to try harder and think more critically about the way you interact with others. Here are seven things you should do right now to control your arrogance and start building the respect you crave from others.

 

1) Don’t be an asshole

When it comes to arrogance, actions speak louder than words. When we meet new people, be polite and welcoming. Don’t blow up at someone for being a few minutes late or make inappropriate comments that might hurt other people’s feelings. It will reflect poorly on you and do more harm than good. Instead of letting your ego get in your way, take a deep breath and try to see things from another person’s perspective. After all, how would you feel if someone made fun of your outfit? Not so great, right? The same goes for others. Be respectful when speaking with others and never treat anyone like they are beneath you—no matter what their job title is or what they look like. Remember: kindness is key! And don’t forget about humility!

 

2) Watch your words

We all get a little cocky sometimes, and as annoying as arrogance can be, it's rarely dangerous. But there are ways you can control your arrogance and avoid being a know-it-all. It starts with monitoring what you say (and how loud you say it). So, think before you open your mouth next time someone asks for help or advice. And if you're absolutely positive you know more than anyone else in the room, go ahead and share that knowledge—just don't rub it in everyone's face. Chances are good they already know what you do!

 

We’re sure many of us have been guilty of displaying our arrogance at one point or another. The problem is, most people don’t realize when they’re doing it until someone points it out to them. However, if you take a step back and try to recognize these behaviors for yourself, then maybe we can put an end to some of our own arrogant behavior once and for all. Here are seven things we should do right now: 1) Stop making everything about ourselves . This seems like an obvious one but we often find ourselves making statements that could easily apply to other people as well—we just happen to be the best example of said statement at hand.

 

3) Watch your body language

We’re all guilty of using body language that could be interpreted as being arrogant at times. But when you do it, you may be putting yourself in a position where those around you get defensive—and where you lose their trust. Instead, practice good body language by keeping your head up and your shoulders back. Also, don’t cross your arms and make sure to look people in the eye while talking to them. If you feel like someone is getting too close or is somehow trying to intimidate you, back off immediately with a simple Excuse me for a moment; I need something from my desk. Be sure not to linger longer than necessary or talk about them in any way once they have gone out of earshot.

 

4) Challenge yourself every day

A key sign of an arrogant person is someone who has a strong sense of self-importance and acts as if they are better than others. One effective way to keep your ego in check is to surround yourself with people who will challenge you—both in and out of work. In addition, work hard every day; it’s tough for arrogance to persist when you’re busy working hard for others. And try new things—one downside of being arrogant is that you don’t always have time for other people or new opportunities because you only want to do what interests or appeals to you. Going outside your comfort zone on a regular basis can help control arrogance.

 

5) Know you are a good person, but...

 While it’s important to have pride in your work, it’s also important not to let arrogance get in your way. While you might feel that you deserve a promotion, recognize that if you don’t ask for it and make an effort to highlight your achievements, no one will ever notice. If someone is doing a better job than you and they ask for a raise or promotion... do them a favor and help them out! Don’t be so arrogant as to hold others back just because they aren't on your level. It’s not about being better than anyone else; it’s about getting ahead. And getting ahead doesn’t mean making yourself look good at all costs—it means helping everyone around you succeed too.

 

6) Stay humble at all times (e.g., don’t interrupt people)

 its important to understand that everyone has something of value to contribute, whether it’s in their expertise or background. No one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes. Staying humble at all times helps you realize that someone could be better than you in a certain area, which will ultimately help you become a more well-rounded person. So before you interrupt someone while they are speaking, ask yourself if there’s anything they can teach you. Be sure to take notes and always ask questions so that your knowledge stays as broad as possible. This will keep your mind open and help eliminate your arrogance because it allows other people who have different backgrounds an opportunity to share their expertise with you—you never know when or where learning can happen!

 

7) Remember success is relative

If you're arrogant, it's because you've got some success under your belt. Keep in mind that while it might be hard for you to see, most people aren't nearly as successful as you are. And, chances are they'll never be. Remembering that is key when trying to control your arrogance. It will help keep things in perspective and make sure you don't let your ego get out of hand. You can't please everyone: Even if you do have a lot of success under your belt, there will always be someone who doesn't like what you do or who you are. This is especially true online where trolls run rampant. But remember that just because someone doesn't like something about you doesn't mean it's a bad thing—or even a thing at all! Sometimes criticism comes from jealousy or insecurity and isn’t worth giving any thought to.