Rethinking Narcissism

Send us Fan Mail Narcissism is a hot topic lately. Everyone seems to be wondering if that difficult person we know may be a narcissist, and if so, what to do. We find ourselves asking: How should I interact with them? Do I need to cut them out of my life completely? Is there any hope for them to grow and change? How do I set boundaries? And if you're like me, there may even be moments when you ask yourself "Wait, could I be a narcissist?" Because we notice ourselves doing things that seem narcissistic at times. In this episode, I'll share my perspective on narcissism, which is a bit different than what you'll hear from most people. I'll talk about: ✨ Narcissistic personality disorder vs narcissistic traits ✨ The link between emotional immaturity and narcissism ✨ How all humans are emotionally immature at times, so we have to de-shame it ✨ Why focusing on whether THEY are a narcissist is not very useful (even if true) ✨ What I recommend you focus on instead. Once you understand these concepts, it becomes so much easier to interact with the (potential) narcissists in your life. You'll waste less energy on being annoyed or trying to get them to change. This will free up more energy to understand YOURSELF better. To choose if you want to stay in a relationship with them. To stick to your boundaries calmly. From a place of love rather than shame & judgment. And when you're in a place of love, you will always end up feeling better. Whether they're a narcissist or not. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help: https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult _________ Everything on this podcast and website is for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Views are our own, and do not necessarily represent those of our past or present employers or colleagues.