Feeling great is not necessarily the same as being arrogant. You can choose to feel happy and healthy. How you feel about yourself begins with you. If you think you're great at what you do, that you make a valuable contribution to the lives of others, it shouldn't matter what other people think. Do the best you feel you can do at what you're passionate about. Reach out for advice to build on your skills. Yous self-esteem and self-worth can develop alongside your self-confidence. If other people don't think you're great, step back to look at things yourself. You can ultimately measure your own achievements based on your previous efforts.
Remind yourself that Western societies in particular often idealize individuals in sports, entertainment, leadership, thrill-seekers and even romance adventure. On the covers of magazines, on TV and in other media, you're confronted with the faces you condition ourselves to admire. Ask yourself why you may wish to emulate these people? Why do you need to have what they have? It's good to set the bar high and work to achieve standards that make you feel good about yourself. Just take time to explore the real you. You need not try to become someone you're not. Successful people may inspire you but your own talents and potential are waiting for you to discover.
