Here are my 5 techniques to learn to let go of our egos and enjoy life.

Intuition is usually less of a verbal thinking action, and more a deep sense or vibe that you feel inside you. Overthinking is less deep and occurs more in your head – often as an incessant chatter. Sometimes one can lead to the other, for example, if you ignore a gut feeling, it might turn into overthinking.

If you’re feeling anxious, insecure or tense from the thought, it’s likely you’re being guided by your ego. If you’re feeling uplifted and like the idea is coming from a loving, authentic place, it’s your intuition. Always pay attention to the feeling behind the thought and let that guide your next move.

1. Practice forgiveness & letting go. “The weak can never forgive.
2. Practice honesty and being open.
3. Surrender your need for control.
4. Enjoy silent moments with yourself.
5. Practice gratitude.

15 Ways to Connect with Your Authentic Self

1. Forgive Yourself. You are not perfect, as no one on this planet is.
2. Love Yourself.
3. Have your own back!
4. Put yourself first.
5. Listen to your body.
6. Do something you’ve always dreamed of.
7. Say what you need to say.
8. Do what you love!

Your ego is your conscious mind, the part of your identity that you consider your “self.” If you say someone has “a big ego,” then you are saying he is too full of himself.

The ego prevents us from acting on our basic urges (created by the id) but also works to achieve a balance with our moral and idealistic standards (created by the superego). The ego operates based on the reality principle, which works to satisfy the id’s desires in a manner that is realistic and socially appropriate.

Ego Strength Background According to Sigmund Freud, personality is composed of three elements: the id, the ego, and the super-ego. Finally, the ego is the component of personality that mediates between the demands of reality, the urges of the id and the idealistic, but often unrealistic, standards of the super-ego.

You can of course look for ways to soothe the Ego’s hurt – you can take drugs, take alcohol, watch TV, eat “happy” food, vent your anger, throw a tantrum, or whatever else feels like a quick fix solution to making the Ego feel good about itself again.

Acknowledge that exceptional performance can’t be achieved without developing an ego; the best believe in themselves. Just, be wary of people who can’t control their ego; they’ll lack humility.

When you have a big ego, you’ll spend a lot of time worrying about what other people think. You’ll do just about anything to be held in high regard — even if it means compromising your values. When you have mental strength, you’ll be more concerned with your character rather than your reputation.