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Originally Posted by WayToTwilight  These feelings of self-worthlessness always come up whenever I do poorly on exams or am unable to grasp concepts in [my college] classes, or whenever I compare myself to the "really genius" people who easily do well in a class that I find extremely difficult.
I also think I have trouble accepting that I'm not a super genius with a huge IQ. However I often get so envious of others' gifted academic prowess. Is there a something in my way of thinking that needs to be changed? |
I certainly can relate to that. What helps me at least a little is to at least try to accept the truth, to remind myself that I'm only human, that I don't have a huge IQ, that there are limits to what I can do. I apologize to myself and vow to do better next time, avoiding the depression-phase. It doesn't always work, but it is better than nothing.
As for the classmates doing better: Keep in mind that everyone has different abilities. That does sound like a stock phrase, but it is true. I try to remind myself of things I do well in comparison to them and it lightens my mood just a little bit. I guess that is my take on what Michael Chui was advocating above.
Best Wishes.