Title: Humility | SkillsYouNeed
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Humility
What is Humility?
In other words, humility is not being a ‘doormat’, and allowing people to walk all over you.
Why does humility matter?
What about the fit between humility and self-esteem?
Developing Humility
To try to cultivate humility, you may want to try one or more of these activities:
Further Reading from Skills You Need
The Skills You Need Guide to Life: Living Well, Living Ethically
A final thought
Humility may sound old-fashioned, but that does not mean that a little humbleness is not as important now as ever.

Content: There is more about this in our page on Gratitude. Ask for help when you need it
There is, as many of us will ruefully recognise, a form of pride that lies in being able to solve our own problems. Humility, therefore, lies in recognising when we need help, and being able to ask for it appropriately. You may find it helpful to read our page on Transactional Analysis to identify how to ask for help without losing a sense of equality. Seek feedback from others on a regular basis
This is, perhaps, particularly important for leaders, but we can all gain from hearing what others think of us. Take time to ask others to provide feedback, anonymously if necessary, and make it clear that you welcome their opinions. Listen to the feedback openly and then be grateful. There is more about this in our page on Giving and Receiving Feedback. Review your actions against the language of pride
Pride and arrogance, which also cover smugness, snobbery, and vanity, are unpleasant words. It can sometimes be hard to avoid feeling a bit proud of ourselves, or vain, or even snobbish.