An inferiority complex（自卑情结） as the name suggests is a complex in which an individual has strong feelings of inferiority. While we all have weak points, the person with an inferiority complex will focus on these weaknesses and use them to evaluate their overall worth. As a result, they see themselves generally less important or successful than others.
In some cases inferiority complex can lead to overcompensation. Here the individual does everything in his power to overcome his inferiority and this can mean that they end up in highly successful jobs, gaining great wealth and succeeding in powerful relationships. However while such a person might be a high achiever, a sense of inferiority will mean that they will always be less happy than they could be and it may have other negative impacts on their life.
Another possible outcome of an inferiority complex is that the individual ends up backing down from difficult situations and acting without any sense of worth or entitlement（权利）. Here the person's low self belief changes the way he behaves, and that in turn changes the way he is treated by others which in turn results in him actually becoming inferior in some ways.
There are many factors that may lead to inferiority, but they tend to be the result of conditioned beliefs that come from continuous failure or criticism. Often parental attitudes can result in an inferiority complex if the child did not receive the right encouragement or unconditional love when growing up. In some cases an inferiority complex could also arise as a result of some kind of defect（缺陷） either physical or mental.
If you are suffering from an inferiority complex, it's time that you did something about it.
One of the very best ways to improve your self esteem is to find a loving partner. This is a great way to make you more confident as he or she will love you for who you are and always be there to support you and increase your confidence. Another is to take up a hobby. Find one thing that you are good at and then get your confidence from that. For instance, you might choose to take up a sport or woodwork, and then you can practice getting better at that and gain more confidence. Moreover, you can turn to self-help book. If you find the right books and follow the advice carefully, then it is possible to transform the way you view yourself and the way you present yourself.
| Concept of an inferiority complex | An inferiority complex refers to a of self-worth and a mental state where people think they are not as good as others. |
| Outcomes of an inferiority complex | ● People with an inferiority complex may misjudge their value and consider other people to themselves. ● People with an inferiority complex are likely to spare no to fight inferiority and becomes a higher achiever finally, but they may still feel less happy. ● An inferiority complex can lead people tofrom difficult situations and act improperly. |
| of an inferiority complex | ● People who often lose out or are blamed continuously are more to suffer from an inferiority complex. ● Children having no to unconditional parental love and proper encouragement tend to have an inferiority complex. ● Physical or mental disabilities can increase the chances of an inferiority complex. |
| Suggestions on overcoming an inferiority complex | ● Find a loving partner who will always love you and be around to you, which helps you be more confident. ● Choose something you are in and practise it for better, thus getting your confidence developed and increased. ● Find the most suitable self-help books and do as they advise, and you can change you view and represent yourself. |
