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Like what? Joy. And if not “like everyone else”, then self-esteem is either overestimated or underestimated, which is both good and bad if these parameters go off scale.
However, the question itself is provocative. In this interpretation, “like everyone else” is something other than”sucks”. But these “like everyone else”, as a rule, are engaged in the production sector and create material benefits. If the Almighty has rewarded you with special makings, use them for the benefit of “like everyone else” and self-esteem will level out.
First, you need to find out what it means to be “like everyone else”, by what characteristics it is determined. If you have 2 legs, 2 arms, then you are already like everyone else. They say that a person is determined by his actions, principles, and judgments. If a person does not fit into the generally accepted norms, does not share the foundations of society, then we can say that such a person is “Not like everyone else”.
Not being like everyone else is more interesting, but the price is constant confrontations, so being like everyone else is a blessing.
It is worth rejoicing, because this understanding is as close to the truth as possible.
Although it is perceived as a loss of position. From the point of view of psychological research, it is common for an ordinary person to exaggerate their importance, to assign themselves a dominant role for the result in collective work. We easily think of ourselves as more competent, happier, and smarter. At the same time, we are confident in our own uniqueness. It is this perception that is characteristic of us. There is a peculiar distortion and danger in this – it is easy to exaggerate your own strength due to over-optimistic forecasts.
For example, most smokers are confident that they will be able to quit smoking within a year. Drivers who exceed the speed limit or drive at high speeds downplay personal risks, but do not approve of others. A couple in love predicts a more optimistic family future than their parents and friends…
There is a great joke:
We conducted a social survey. The question was:”Are you special or just like everyone else?” 99 people answered that they are special, and one – that he is like everyone else.
We can't be like everyone else, because if you have 2 legs and 2 arms, then someone was born without them
We can't be completely different from everyone else, because according to probability theory, there are 7 more of the same you.
What to do? And what do you want? Do whatever you want! Even if I suggest something else , you won't listen to me.
The same as all who …
A human?! We are all human beings
Blonde?! – everyone has their own drawbacks�
A communist? Hooray comrade!
Vegetarian?! bon appetit, we will get more
…
But there is a more difficult question! Suddenly, “Like everyone else” is a life position! �That is, “I don't have my own opinion – I will do as everyone else does”!
If so, then this is already a real problem (for me at least) and in order to deal with it, you need to find its roots and fight them…
Being not “like everyone else” or being against everyone is not always right and justified… On the other hand , “the crowd is no smarter than its dumbest representative”…=)
Do nothing, enjoy life, but why should you be different from everyone else? Stand out to get into the same pile of people who stand out) It's better to spend time on yourself, maybe this in itself will make you stand out!
If you admit that you are like everyone else, then something is already wrong with you. Most likely, you are simply confused with your self-definition, unable to discover your individual purpose or talent. After all, talent is the main “excretor” of a person. So that's the problem, and that's the direction to go. More precisely, the problem is rather that you stand still and do not try to solve it. Start trying yourself in different directions, your strengths will definitely show up. What you are good at is your “uniqueness”; more precisely, it is a rough diamond that still needs to be worked on. Do not think that all outstanding personalities have become so simple and easy, all this is work on yourself. The main thing is to find something that you really like. Good luck.
Good news for you. If you are at least partially aware of your similarity to other people, or accept some conformity on your part, then you are not like everyone else.
The classic psychologist, Carl Rogers, wrote: “A curious paradox is that when I perceive myself simply as I am, I gain the ability to change.”
So you probably have a lot of resources to stand out.