There's nothing wrong with thinking you're average, amirite?

Nothing wrong with being average at all, you will be surprised how far you can go by mastering the basics. The 10/10 stuff is more so a false pride and ego to make yourslef feel better when really it will make you feel worse. If you say you are perfect but not getting the perfect results your ego will kick in and say "no it's men fault, women fault, your parents fault, etc".

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Spot on

by Anonymous 1 week ago

The 2nd point is really underrated

by merlgerhold 1 week ago

On average, you will be correct in thinking this.

by Unfair-Ice-6290 1 week ago

These days, being above average is the same as average. Social media has made it so that only exceptional is noticed or celebrated.

by NumberLimp9203 1 week ago

I think we need to embrace more neutral way of speaking about ourselves. Yeah, you don't want to talk down on yourself, but also, hyping yourself up to the point of delusion isn't helpful either.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Agreed. I think it's also okay to admit we're below average at some things. Someone has to be! We can't all be average or above at everything we do. You can be a kind, smart person who is terrible at statistics and admitting to being not just average, but bad at something is an opportunity for humility, honesty and growth.

by gladycecollier 1 week ago

Im average, but I'll try to be the best I can be within my own average limits. Then any failing will be on me

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I love the anonymity of being average.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm totally a 5 or 6/10 and 100% ok with it!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Yes, and it cultivates self-acceptance, self-awareness, humility, and self-compassion. ❤️ We definitely don't have to be perfect or the best at something to be loved!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

You were given truly terrible advice. It's literally some of the worst I have ever read.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I'm rather glad I'm not average. If I were average, I would be sad for mankind

by ActivityImpossible 1 week ago

I consider myself average and I'm ok with that. As a man I don't feel as i have to look that good compared to women.( They look better anyway most of the time) Also there's less pressure when you're not thinking about your looks every day and it's easier to blend in crowd and keep away unwanted attention.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I disagree. I was never told by my parents that I was beautiful while growing up, I was told I was "pretty". I understand that they pursued exactly the same idea of not pushing me to rely exclusively on your looks (not that it could happen anyway). but I think it's important that parents tell their children that they are beautiful TO THEM. you don't have to include what other people think about your child. I just think it's an expression of unconditional love from parents to children. there will be plenty enough people in the outside world that will call you ugly anyway :D

by No_Sample 1 week ago

It's about acknowledging your own strengths and weaknesses and having confidence in what you are actually good at.

by NebulaTough2421 1 week ago

Having a realistic opinion about yourself and setting your expectations accordingly is also a form of self love. Nothing worse than thinking "I'm the best out there", setting up unrealistic expectations and watch them crumble because, spoiler alert, you're not the best out there and other people see it and will not follow your delusions.

by Jamalkonopelski 1 week ago

Average is as normal as it gets, by definition.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

By definition, most people are average. If everyone was above average, above average would be the average. We are all automatically pretty normal, in some dimensions more than in others, and it evens out. But for some reason, everyone has to think they're soooo special. Honestly this is more pronounced in certain cultural context, most notably the US. This obsession with better is unhealthy and counterproductive.

by ClearSection 1 week ago

This is true plus a lot of forcing yourself to really love yourself can take you out of accepting yourself and just being you

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I think it's better to know your strengths and use them

by felipaeichmann 1 week ago

Average would be an improvement for me.

by Okonmaxie 1 week ago

I'd say quite confidently I'm a 5/10. You can't go wrong with being in the middle, am I the most gorgeous person in the world? Of course not. But am I the most repulsive? Hell no. Am I happy with how I look? Yes indeed I am for the most part.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

49% of every body is below average . So that means if you're average you're a 1%er . Statistics are a big lie Quit comparing yourself to others and just enjoy who you are

by Financial_Top 1 week ago

Hard disagree. Everyone should think that they're below average.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I've struggled my entire life with feeling that I belong on another planet. Being average would be excellent for the likes of me.

by Either-Sir 1 week ago

I think if you honestly call yourself a 10/10, you're not a 10/10. Anyone deserving of a rating equating to perfection would not call themselves perfect in my eyes

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Too true! There's nothing wrong with living the average life. You don't need to be famous or exceptional. There is honor in just being a decent person, having a job that can pay for the necessities in life, raising a family, and growing old. I think it will be easier the more honest we are with each other and ourselves about it. I take an active role in that currently, whenever my coworkers complain about their current situation not being enough I remind them that we are in a great place. It's always smart to strive to continue forward progression but that's no reason to degrade the journey.

by Anonymous 1 week ago