Why Am I So Stupid? 12 Reasons Why You May Think That and What to Do About It

We all feel stupid from time to time. I've certainly done it plenty of times. But I've also learned what to do when you feel stupid to improve upon that situation. So those negative thoughts and feelings don’t start taking over your whole life and outlook. And in today’s post I want to share my best insights and tips from past 15 years or so. Here are 12 reasons why you may feel or think you're stupid and what to do about that to improve the situation you’re in, your opinion about yourself and your life. 1. Feeling stressed. I’ve often found that in certain situations where I've been feeling like I just don’t get it or I’ve felt stupid then that’s not about me actually being dumb. I’ve just been stressed and so my ability to think clearly doesn't work well at all. What to do about it: The simplest and quickest way to calm and slow down if you’re stressed is in my experience to just focus on your breathing. Sit down if possible. Close your eyes. Breathe a little deeper than usual and breathe through your nose. For 2 minutes just focus on your breathing. Nothing else. Just on those breaths going in and out of your body. I usually find that it's a lot easier to think clearly, to focus and to understand things after I’ve done that. If you're in a situation where you can't take 2 minutes for that then take 3 deep breaths in and out through your nose. That can bring a bit of clarity and calm to your mind and body. 2. Letting your inner critic walk all over you...
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