What does the word, Misconception mean?

You may be hearing of this word “misconception” for the first time. Or you may be familiar with the meaning of this word. Either way, let’s see what makes this long word unique and important.

According to Merriam Webster,

A misconception is defined as a wrong or inaccurate idea.

In today’s world, misconceptions get so popular that they look like the truth. It starts from a wrong idea being passed on from one person to the next. Before a blink of an eye, this idea becomes a popular opinion. And just like that, a misconception is born.

Let’s look at four misconceptions I picked up over the years:

1) You need to fit in to be accepted

This is what you hear parents tell their children, and even the society makes it look that way but that’s not true. The moment you try to fit in, you are simply trying to wear someone’s shoes when you had yours all along.

What the society truly needs is

for YOU to Be YOU.

This is because you have so much you can do only when you accept and embrace who you are. Still, trying to be yourself is scary while trying to fit in is difficult.

Face your fears, come out strong, and be yourself.

2) You are not good enough

Who says so?

Let me just get my hands on them!!!

Just because you haven’t found what you are good at, does not automatically mean you are not good enough. Imagine Albert Einstein crying to you because he could not play the flute. You simply need to find out what YOU can excel at.

Do not get it confused because you will still need to put in a lot of hard work and patience. But, with dedication, consistency, and persistence, you can do it.

3) It's either LOVE or MONEY for me

Life is all about the balance while Variety is the spice of life.

Well, you might have heard that statement before. You need to realize that you need both love and money in your life.

You need love, and support from loved ones such as family, friends, and a lover. And you also need money, a sustainable source of income in your life.

But I think you are missing something; you need contentment and happiness in your life. These will help you appreciate both the money and the love.

4) No one cares about me

I do admit that humans are self-centered. They are concerned mostly about what’s going on in their lives but it doesn’t mean they don’t care about you. Sadly, they get too busy which can be disappointing but there is something you can do.

When things get difficult, you need to stretch out a hand and ask for help. When you feel hurt or sad, don’t stay locked in a box you created for yourself.

Get out of that box, embrace another person and ask for that help you need.

Which Misconceptions have you heard lately?

This makes you realize that everything you hear needs some research, and serious thinking before accepting them as facts. Some talks are just common opinions that keep being passed around so you have to be careful.

Do not contribute to these misconceptions or make them grounds on which you plan your life but live your life according to your own set rules and blossom through them.

Simply be YOU.