The Psychology of Depression and Anxiety - Dr. Scott Eilers How To Cope With Feeling Under Appreciated And Invisible
Nov 21, 2024
Feeling invisible can be a heavy emotional burden. Humans often struggle with seeking appreciation, which can lead to misery when lacking it. Explore the tendency to undervalue others' efforts while overinflating our own, creating rifts in relationships. Discover three practical strategies to shift your mindset and enhance recognition from others. The importance of self-worth is emphasized, encouraging open communication and self-advocacy to foster appreciation in your life, without waiting for others to change.
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Misjudging Effort
- Feeling underappreciated stems from a feedback loop of incorrect assumptions and distorted thoughts.
- You might be the hardest working person in your life, but the gap isn't as wide as you think.
Egocentrism Bias
- We overestimate our workload and underestimate others' because we have more data on ourselves.
- We also miss the invisible efforts others make, like emotional struggles.
Request Appreciation
- Request more appreciation by communicating your efforts and their importance to you.
- This approach often falls short because others don't see all your work.