It is quite normal to find oneself average or even mediocre. To think little of oneself. Of course there are people who think very highly of themselves, I'm sure we all know the kind. But there are far more people in the world that constantly belittle and look down upon themselves.
It is "normal", but it isn't healthy. A good self image is important to one's wellbeing and sense of self worth. I realise that it's hard for some people to think positively about themselves, but everyone is special in one way or another. Whether you have a great personality or play piano very well, doesn't matter. EVERYONE is good at something. Every human being is worth something (well, except for criminal scum).
I used to look at myself the same way as you, OP. Hell, I still do sometimes. But now, thanks to therapy and good friends, I am not afraid to admit that I am a good person. I don't have any specific talents, but I am a caring, empathic, kind person and I pride myself on that. It's not much to be proud of, but it makes me feel better about myself. You don't have to have a musical talent or be an athlete to feel like you can accomplish something in life. Just find something you're interested in (everyone has something) and practice that interest and become good at it.
Take me, for example. I suck at sports, math, instruments, fashion, cooking, etc. But I love biking and even though it is not something I need to be good at, I just love doing it. It makes me feel good. I am also good at thinking logical and I am good with emotions and talking to people, languages, computers and animals.
You can find something too, OP. I know it. Everyone is unique. The best of look to you.
Is it normal to suck at everything?
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It is quite normal to find oneself average or even mediocre. To think little of oneself. Of course there are people who think very highly of themselves, I'm sure we all know the kind. But there are far more people in the world that constantly belittle and look down upon themselves.
It is "normal", but it isn't healthy. A good self image is important to one's wellbeing and sense of self worth. I realise that it's hard for some people to think positively about themselves, but everyone is special in one way or another. Whether you have a great personality or play piano very well, doesn't matter. EVERYONE is good at something. Every human being is worth something (well, except for criminal scum).
I used to look at myself the same way as you, OP. Hell, I still do sometimes. But now, thanks to therapy and good friends, I am not afraid to admit that I am a good person. I don't have any specific talents, but I am a caring, empathic, kind person and I pride myself on that. It's not much to be proud of, but it makes me feel better about myself. You don't have to have a musical talent or be an athlete to feel like you can accomplish something in life. Just find something you're interested in (everyone has something) and practice that interest and become good at it.
Take me, for example. I suck at sports, math, instruments, fashion, cooking, etc. But I love biking and even though it is not something I need to be good at, I just love doing it. It makes me feel good. I am also good at thinking logical and I am good with emotions and talking to people, languages, computers and animals.
You can find something too, OP. I know it. Everyone is unique. The best of look to you.