Every statement we make becomes part of who we are. If we joke about ourselves in a derogative manner, this actually is no joke because in truth this projects our belief that we are failing in something or some way. We plant the seeds of inadequacy and nurture them with the disbelief in ourselves. We all have different abilities some obvious and others can be a quiet strength within in. Listen to what you say about yourself, are your words kind and loving? Walk tall in who you are, talk brightly about your day and then you will project the beautiful person that you already are, rather than the one that you refer to.