What do you think when you hear the word ego? Do you immediately think of good or bad things? It’s easy to assume it’s all bad because the word is often used when referring to a person who is arrogant or cocky. We will often say they have a "huge ego." However, ego is certainly not inherently ‘bad’, indeed it is essential to our being able to live an autonomous and … [Read more...] about Understanding Ego – The Good and The Bad and the Narcissist
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How to Stop Being a Narcissist
There’s a very thin line that separates narcissism as a trait and narcissism as a disorder. It’s worth noting that everyone has some capacity for narcissism, albeit at varying degrees. It’s only when narcissistic traits become debilitating to a person’s life and negatively affects his or her relationships that narcissism turns to become a diagnosable mental health condition … [Read more...] about How to Stop Being a Narcissist
How to identify a Covert Narcissist
What Is a Covert Narcissist? It’s often easy to spot a narcissist because they are the ones you notice first. They are usually loud, (so they get everyone’s attention), have an outgoing personality, and exude a demanding presence to match. We don’t normally think of a narcissist as someone who is shy, quiet, and introverted. However, there are individuals of this … [Read more...] about How to identify a Covert Narcissist
8 Ways To Detect A Narcissist
We all need to build relationships to sustain our lives. It’s in our nature to relate with other people, to grow close, and to connect with them. Building relationships will always be a huge part of our life’s purpose and is key to our mental and emotional wellbeing. However, what if you find yourself in a toxic, unhealthy relationship with someone who tends to love … [Read more...] about 8 Ways To Detect A Narcissist
How To Recognize Toxic People and What You Can Do About It
Save Your Sanity From Toxic Friends You have the one friend or client that is toxic. You know this and you wonder why this person is still in your life. Why haven’t you ended the relationship? The reason isn’t that you’re weak or that you’re a bad person. The real reason is that toxic people are very good at manipulating others. Often, they seek to control you and they do … [Read more...] about How To Recognize Toxic People and What You Can Do About It
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